Alexandria, VA — Fairfax County Public Library is pleased to announce that the new Kingstowne Regional Library, located in the Franconia Governmental Center (7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria), will open to the public on Saturday, April 11 at 10 a.m. After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, please join us for a special storytime, scavenger hunt, games and performances, as well as a photo booth. We can't wait to welcome you to our newest library!
| SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | |
| ALL DAY | Scavenger Hunt, Games and Library Card Sign Up |
| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Silly Shotz Photobooth |
| 11 a.m. | Lane Elementary School Choir |
| 12-2 p.m. | Storytime and Parade with Princess Belle |
| 2 p.m. | Hayfield High Honors Orchestra |
Sneak Peak Photos
About Franconia Governmental Center and Kingstowne Regional Library
This new combined facility is approximately 90,000 square feet and offers structured parking and easy transit access. It houses the Franconia Police Station in approximately 28,000 square feet, the Franconia District Supervisor’s Office in approximately 4,200 square feet, and the Franconia Museum is located off the lobby giving it great exposure. The Active Adult Center has approximately 7,200 square feet, and a new Child Care Center with approximately 10,000 square feet will offer care for infants to pre-kindergarten children. The Kingstowne Community Library has been expanded to a Regional Library and occupies approximately 30,000 square feet. Learn more about the project here.
How to Move a Library
Moving into Kingstowne Regional Library took months of planning and logistics! Staff at Kingstowne Community Library loaded books on carts and packed up program materials, while our Technical Operations division ordered and prepared new books, and Library IT transferred technology to the new building from mid-February to early-March. At the new location, materials have been unboxed and shelved. Public computers, printers, Wi-Fi and copiers have been installed, chairs and tables arranged, and more!
Let's do the math - 36,802 items were moved from the community location to the new regional library + 18,500 new items that were purchased to expand the branch's collection for the larger location = over 55,000 items that are now on the Kingstowne Regional Library's shelves, waiting for customers, including some in-demand titles.
During Kingstowne Library's Closure
Customers are invited to visit a nearby branch until the grand opening celebration – 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.
Questions? Need help?
For staff assistance, please contact the library by calling 703-324-3100 or emailing WWWLIB@fairfaxcounty.gov.