Alexandria, VA — Kingstowne Community Library's current location will close to the public starting February 15, 2026, to prepare for its upcoming move to the new Kingstowne Regional Library located in the Franconia Governmental Center. 

In advance of the closure, visitors to Kingstowne Library will notice that items on shelves may be relocated or unavailable as FCPL prepares to transfer the collection. 

Timeline and Dates to Know

• February 4 - Last day new holds will be sent for pick up
• February 13 - Last day to pick up holds
• February 14 - Last day of service at the 6500 Landsdowne Ctr., Alexandria location. The doors and book drop will close at 6 p.m.
• Early Spring - The new Kingstowne Regional Library at Franconia Governmental Center (7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria) will open. Updates on the grand opening of the new location will be shared on the library’s newsroom and on our social media platforms.
• April 15 - As a courtesy, Kingstowne Library due dates have been extended to this date. Materials may be returned to any FCPL branch. 

Customers With Holds

• Starting February 4, 2026, available holds will not be sent for pickup at Kingstowne Library.
• All customer holds will be paused for the duration of the closure and move unless otherwise changed in your library account to another branch. Your place in line will remain.
• Currently available holds at Kingstowne Library must be picked up by 6 p.m. on February 13.
• Any customers wishing to pick up their requested material at a different branch while Kingstowne Library is closed may change the designated pickup location or suspend their holds by accessing their account.

Questions? Need help?

For staff assistance, please contact the library by calling 703-324-3100 or emailing WWWLIB@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

During Kingstowne Library's Closure

Customers are invited to visit a nearby branch – close options include Lorton, Martha Washington and Sherwood Regional libraries. Staff at any branch can assist customers with redirecting holds for pick up at nearby locations. Materials may be picked up at or returned to any FCPL branch. Digital library resources, including e-books, audiobooks, and online databases, remain available 24/7 to all cardholders via the library’s website.

Updates on the grand opening of the new location will be shared here on the library’s newsroom and on our social media platforms.