Library

CONTACT INFORMATION: Office: 8:00–4:30 M–F, Branch: hours vary. Please call your branch's direct line with account and eBook questions.
703-324-3100 TTY 711
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 324
Fairfax, VA 22035
Eric Carzon
Director

Department Resources

Richard Byrd Library

Richard Byrd Library Closed an Anticipated Five Weeks for Heating System Repairs

  • 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. 
  • Item Returns: items may not be returned to Richard Byrd Library during the closure; but can be accepted at any of our other 21 locations.

More Information, including how to change your holds pickup location in the catalog system.

Richard Byrd Library

Community Branch Hours:
Community branch hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

703-451-8055 | TTY: 711

The Richard Byrd Library originally began as a storefront in 1958. The building at the current location opened in March 1965 and was completely renovated in 2010. The library received certification with a Gold rating under the Leadership Energy Environmental Design (LEED) program, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council. A distinctive feature of the new library is our weathervane, an accurate replica of the airplane flown by Admiral Byrd during his exploration of Antarctica and his flight over the South Pole.

We offer free Internet access, programs for children and adults, and meeting space for the Springfield community. The library has books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and recorded books. Reflecting the diversity of our community, we provide materials for learning English and a World Language collection for all ages.

Richard Byrd Library Events

Your Richard Byrd Library staff is committed to providing programs and events that appeal to all members of our community.

 

Richard Byrd Events

 

Branch Contacts

Available Facilities

Display Cases: One

Book Sale: Ongoing; Two large book sales per year.

Meeting Areas:

Reservations can be made for regular hours and extended hours.
(Number of chairs limited, call branch to check availability)

  • Meeting Room: capacity 75
  • Conference Room: capacity 10
  • Group Study: capacity 4
  • Quiet Study Room: Yes

Branch Services

Internet Access: 21 Internet stations with Microsoft Office plus wireless access is available.

Parking: 100 parking spaces, 5 accessible spaces, 3 of which are van accessible.

Public Transportation

Metrobus Routes F81 and F83.

Fairfax Connector Routes 310, 321 and 322.

Phone Menu

703-451-8055
1: Hours and location
2: Account information, including renewals, lost items, and curbside service
4: Items on hold, library programs, and meeting rooms
9: Repeat the menu

Library-Affiliated Organizations

Friends of the Richard Byrd Library
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