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Library News and Information
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 Throughout 2026, Fairfax County Public Library and its branches will be hosting a year-long celebration in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. In alignment with national, state and local initiatives, this commemorative year will feature monthly themes, special events and engaging activities that explore our nation’s past, present and future.
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 During our Winter Reading Adventure, participants are invited to read for the gold and tap into their inner artist by creating a tiny art piece to be displayed on our library website! Staring January 12, kits will be available at select FCPL branches.
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 Give yourself the best shot at keeping your New Year's resolution with help from your local library! Whether you want to focus on your health and fitness, hone a new hobby or take a chance on traveling more, FCPL has programs and resources to help.
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Celebrate your favorite fandoms and fan culture! Meet other teens, share what you love about your fandoms, and join in the discussion and activities.
Centreville Regional
January 6
4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Watch a screening of Dr. Michael Greger’s presentation, “How Not to Age” then discuss it with a certified nutrition coach.
Dolley Madison
January 10
4-5:30 p.m.
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Celebrate the season and enjoy a musical performance featuring popular winter selections from around the world.
Thomas Jefferson
January 10
2-2:30 p.m.
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Visualize your life for 2026 and beyond in this adults-only crafting hour with all materials provided.
Reston Regional
January 15
2-3 p.m.
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Enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to celebrate Dr. King and others from history in this interactive storytime.
Herndon Fortnightly
January 17
11-11:30 a.m.
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Experience a dramatic performance featuring the true story of man facing an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Chantilly Regional
January 17
2-3:30 p.m.
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Discover the world of spies and secret agents as you make invisible ink and work with different coding techniques used during the Revolutionary War.
John Marshall
January 24
2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Join this bestselling and award-winning author as she shares her path to becoming an author and guides us through the process of creating graphic novels.
City of Fairfax Regional January 24
2-3 p.m.
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Enjoy a performance from some of the finest musicians in the world as the members from the United States Navy Saxophone Quartet entertain all ages with melodic tones.
Sherwood Regional
January 25
3-4 p.m.
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Throughout the months of January and February, FCPL is collecting donations of food for local organizations to distribute to those in need. Community members can drop off unexpired, commercially produced food items to any FCPL branch during regular hours.
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Each month FCPL offers a hand-picked selection featured for unlimited use. During that month, the selection will be always available with no holds, no waiting. The featured eBooks can be used for reading with friends, as virtual book club picks or just because you like to read what we suggest!
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2025 was another great year for Fairfax County Public Library. Check out the highlights including our top print and eMaterials of the year now!
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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.
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Fairfax County Public Library actively builds community, furthers literacy, and promotes freedom of access and expression through programming, community spaces, technology, and collections of educational and recreational resources.
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