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New Logo, New Look, New Library Cards! Images - Four card designs featuring 1) cartoon bear reading to a cat, frog holding insect book and bunny reaching for a book 2) collage style dog reading a book 3) colorful symbol illustrations in a rainbow of colors and 4) an assortment of native Virginia birds depicted in a carved block print style

New Logo, New Look, New Library Cards!
December 12, 2025
Fairfax County Public Library is excited to share our new library cards with you! From Sept. 1-30, 2025, in honor of our new logo, FCPL accepted submissions for new library card designs. We received over 150 entries, and a committee of Library and Fairfax Library Foundation staff chose four winning designs from a selection of talented finalists.  Through creativity and skill, these artists have turned a library card into a unique work of art that embodies the spirit of our community. The designs will now serve as a daily inspiration and reminder of the joy, knowledge and connection that libraries offer to everyone. Card #1 (bear and cat) - Alex from Fairfax Station Card #2 (read to the dog) - Carolyn from Burke Card #3 (native Virginia birds) - Shawna from Burke Card #4 (colorful drawn collage) - Neil from Fairfax Winners received a $500 prize from Fairfax Library Foundation and were honored at the December 10, 2025 Library Board of Trustees meeting at George Mason Regional Library. The new library cards will be available to the public for selection in our 23 branches in mid-January. We look forward to seeing these cards proudly carried by FCPL patrons across Fairfax County! We also would like to celebrate and thank the many artists that shared their creativity with us in this contest. We sincerely wish we had been able to turn all of your works of art into cards. Card Design Contest Finalists Gallery
Fairfax County Public Library Richard Byrd Library Facility Update
Richard Byrd Library Facility Update
December 11, 2025
Richard Byrd Library will remain closed to the public for an anticipated five weeks while repairs are made to the facility's heating system. What You Need To Know During the closure, library customers are encouraged to visit one of our 21 other locations to attend programs, retrieve materials and utilize services. Nearby branches include Pohick Regional Library and John Marshall Library. Due dates for items checked out from Richard Byrd Library have been extended until February 17, 2026, as a courtesy.  Please note: Items may not be returned to Richard Byrd Library during the closure; but can be accepted at any of our other 21 locations. Customers With Checkouts or Holds New holds cannot currently be selected for pickup at Richard Byrd Library. All customer holds that were available at Richard Byrd Library will be moved to Pohick Regional Library (6450 Sydenstricker Rd). These items will be available for pickup Wednesday, December 17 through Wednesday, December 31 at 5 p.m. All other holds currently in the system designated for pickup at Richard Byrd Library will be updated in the system to Pohick Regional Library. Please note this location on future e-mail notifications. Any customers wishing to pick up their requested material at a different branch may change the designated pickup location or suspend their holds by accessing their account. Questions? Need help? Further updates to this facility's status will be found on this site. For staff assistance, please contact the library by calling 703-324-3100 or emailing WWWLIB@fairfaxcounty.gov.  
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Read For The Gold This Winter with FCPL!
December 1, 2025
By Tina Mraz, Program and Educational Services Director As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp, Fairfax County Public Library invites readers of all ages to warm up with a good book and join the 2025 Winter Reading Adventure - Read for the Gold! This exciting countywide challenge runs from December 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026, encouraging everyone from preschoolers to adults to set reading goals, discover new stories and celebrate their achievements along the way.  Participation is easy through FCPL’s Beanstack platform. Readers can register online at fairfaxcounty.beanstack.org. Depending on the reader’s age, they can earn 10 or 15 virtual badges by reading or listening to books, reading for 20 or 30 minutes, completing activities or a combination of all three. Those who prefer an offline experience can visit their nearest FCPL branch to pick up paper reading logs. Once participants complete the adventure, they can visit any of our 23 branches to pick up a coupon sheet. Additionally, finishers will be automatically entered into drawings for $25 Amazon gift cards.  Joining the Winter Reading Adventure helps readers maintain strong literacy habits year-round and provides a cozy opportunity to discover new favorites from the Library’s vast collection of print, digital and audio titles. Plus, with the added incentive of badges and prizes, there’s never been a better time to curl up with a good book.  Additionally, throughout December and January, several branches will host special programs and activities. From storytimes and scavenger hunts to reading recommendations and themed events, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. These programs are designed to encourage creativity, literacy and community engagement while making reading a fun and rewarding adventure.   This winter, challenge yourself, your friends and your family to read, learn and grow together. Visit bit.ly/FCPL_WRA for details and get ready to Read for the Gold with us! 
Show Us How Much You Saved with FCPL! Share your checkout receipt and be entered to win a free book| December 15-January 16
Show Us How Much You Saved with FCPL!
December 1, 2025
As the year comes to an end, it is once again time to flaunt your frugality and show off your library checkout receipts. You might even win a book!  Fill out the form below, letting us know how much Fairfax County Public Library has saved you this year (hint: it’s found at the bottom of your checkout receipt), and you will be entered to win one of 14 signed books. Books are available in the following categories: early literacy, school age, adult and nonfiction. Available books include: Fresh Start by Gale Galligan (two copies) Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave by Elle Cosimano Gather Me by Glory Edim Saturday by Oge Mora Thank You, Omu by Oge Mora Written In The Waters by Tara Roberts Behind My Doors by Hena Khan Amina's Voice by Hena Khan The Book That Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed (two copies) The Day The Books Disappeared by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard The House Next Door by Ellen Oh Participants can denote their preference when filling out the form. Entries will be accepted from December 15 - January 16, with winners drawn on January 20. Winners will be contacted following the drawing and will be able to pick up their book at their preferred branch at a later date. Good luck!  
Closure Alert: Culmore Library will close for HVAC upgrades starting January 17, 2026.
Culmore Library Closing for HVAC Upgrades Beginning January 2026
November 17, 2025
Falls Church, VA — Fairfax County Public Library’s Culmore Community Library will be closed to the public starting January 17, 2026, to undergo significant system repairs and upgrades aimed at ensuring optimal comfort and safety for visitors and staff. The project will also include its parking lot and grounds, and is expected to last approximately one year, with tentative plans to reopen in January 2027. The closure is necessary to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system to better serve the needs of the community. In advance of the closure, patrons and visitors to Culmore Library will notice that items on shelves may be relocated or unavailable as FCPL begins to transfer the collection to another library location or storage.  Timeline and Dates to Know January 5, 2026 - Last day holds will be sent to Culmore Library January 12, 2026 - Last day meeting rooms are available for booking January 16, 2026 - Last day Culmore Library will be open to the public Culmore Library staff will be shifted to other locations during this closure. While this library is closed, customers are invited to visit a nearby branch – close options include Thomas Jefferson, Tysons-Pimmit Regional and George Mason Regional libraries. Staff at any branch can assist customers with redirecting holds for pick up at nearby locations and 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. "We understand that the temporary closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we work to improve our facilities for the long-term benefit of our patrons," said Fairfax County Public Library Director Eric Carzon. "We thank our partners in the Facilities Management Department for implementing this project.” Updates on the repair progress and reopening plans will be shared here on the library’s newsroom and on our social media platforms.
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Fairfax County Public Library + WETA = An Education and Entertainment Partnership for You
November 1, 2025
  Fairfax County Public Library is excited to announce a new partnership with local PBS member station WETA to provide easy access to free video streaming services for FCPL’s visitors, customers and cardholders. The mission and vision of public television and public libraries are closely aligned – to inform, engage and inspire our communities with trusted sources of information and entertainment that respect a diversity of views, culture and heritage. Supporters of both organizations value education, creativity and curiosity, making the partnership a natural fit.   WETA+ is a free and easy-to-use streaming service and app for all ages and interests. It offers thousands of on-demand hours of acclaimed PBS and WETA shows* that have been curated by WETA programming staff with local D.C.-area audiences in mind. Among the free local programming of interest to FCPL customers are programs exploring local and national history news, current affairs and documentaries, arts, food and travel, dramas, comedies and more. Live television streaming of every WETA channel is also available with WETA+, including WETA UK, WETA PBS, WETA Metro, WETA World and WETA PBS Kids. The WETA+ streaming app is available for download on Roku, Apple TV and iOS, fire TV, Samsung, LG, Google TV and Android. Throughout the year, Fairfax County Public Library will help viewers continue the adventure after watching WETA+ programs with specially curated book recommendations and in-person programming based on shows, themes and topics.  To celebrate the partnership, FCPL and WETA will also host a series of events centered around the much-anticipated PBS premiere of “The American Revolution”, a six-part, 12-hour documentary series directed and produced by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.  * Monday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. at Oakton Library * Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 12 p.m. at City of Fairfax Regional Library * Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. at Dolley Madison Library * Friday, Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library At these events, attendees will be able to learn more about the WETA+ streaming service and app, be able to sign up for a free Roku streaming device and customer support, check out one of the recommended books and watch a portion of the documentary.  We look forward to developing even more exciting ways that you can enjoy FCPL and WETA together!  *Some premium programming offered on WETA+, such as select Masterpiece shows, require a paid PBS Passport membership not provided by FCPL or WETA. A select number of memberships may be distributed during the partnership.  
Show Your Appreciation For Veterans and Military Families at Your Local Library
Show Your Appreciation For Veterans and Military Families at Your Local Library
November 1, 2025
Fairfax County is home to a large and thriving military community. According to the county’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, which coordinates the Veteran and Military Families Commission, more than 45,000 active-duty military, selected reserve members, and an estimated 65,000 veterans live in Fairfax County. To honor these members of our community, Fairfax County Public Library will be celebrating National Veterans and Military Families Appreciation Month this November. Throughout the month, library visitors can join us at branches around the county to connect with and celebrate our military neighbors with programming that includes author talks, storytimes, demonstrations and more.   Check out a small sample of what we have planned at a library near you:     *Please note that dates/times of the following events are subject to change. Check the event listing for the latest information.     Write a Letter to a Soldier! – Herndon Fortnightly Library – November 3-26 Stop into the library and write an encouraging letter or draw a picture for a soldier. Letters will be sent to the Support Our Troops organization at the end of the month. All ages.  Veterans Day Family Fun Fest – Kingstowne Library – Saturday, November 8 Join us in celebrating those who serve and their families! We will have presentations, performances, crafts, snacks, and an opportunity to share about your military family's journey. All ages. Letterboxing in the Library: National Veterans and Military Families Month – Chantilly Regional Library – Sunday, November 23 Ready for a different kind of scavenger hunt? Letterboxing is a hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art, and puzzle solving. Letterboxers hide small boxes in publicly accessible places (like the library or a park) and distribute clues to finding them. Each letterbox contains a hand-carved rubber stamp. A letterboxer stamps an image of it into the logbook each participant carries. Try out this fun hobby at Chantilly Regional Library where you’ll find a series of military-themed hand-carved stamps in honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month. Drop by any time between 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to get started, as hidden letterboxes will be removed at 4 p.m. Clues and logbooks will be available to participants. All Ages - children must be accompanied by an adult. For a complete list of related events, visit bit.ly/FCPL_MilitaryFamilyAppeciation. 
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