Fairfax County Public Library, Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s Office and the Town of Vienna are pleased to share with the public the construction timeline for the Vienna-Carter Library and parking garage project, located at 101 Maple Ave. E, Vienna.

The design and bidding phases were completed in July, and the construction contract was awarded on September 18, 2025, to Costello Construction of Maryland.

Project Timeline:

• Construction fencing, permits and preparation of the site are scheduled for late Fall 2025.
• Demolition of the current Patrick Henry Library building will begin in early 2026.
• Project completion is anticipated in early 2028.

About the Project:

The project will replace the existing Patrick Henry Library with a state-of-the-art, approximately 19,000 SF one-story facility. This new library will feature modern amenities, including a children’s reading area, study rooms, a staff workroom, flexible community spaces, an outdoor reading area and a 209-space, four-level parking structure at the existing site.

The Vienna-Carter Library and garage project aims to meet both the current and future needs of the Fairfax County Public Library system while addressing the growing needs of the community.

This new library will offer:

• A comfortable and modern space for learning, reading and socializing.
• Features such as an outdoor reading and gathering area, a light-filled children’s reading corner, play and study spaces for young readers, and a flexible community assembly room available for events during and after library hours.
• Enhanced landscape features and wider sidewalks with indigenous vegetation to improve the pedestrian experience along the Maple Avenue streetscape.

Sustainability is a cornerstone of this project, with plans to achieve LEED® Gold certification and incorporate Net Zero Energy design. Environmental features include a geothermal heating and cooling system, enhanced building envelope and energy-saving systems, solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations, green materials promoting indoor air quality and improved stormwater management through underground chambers.

For additional information about the project or to stay informed about updates, please visit: bit.ly/FCPL_Vienna-CarterLibrary

Media Contacts:

Sara Prohaska,Marketing and Communications Director,Fairfax County Public Library -sara.prohaska@fairfaxcounty.gov

Sharon North,Section Chief, Communications,Department of Public Works and Environmental Services -sharon.north@fairfaxcounty.gov