01-29-2026

Fairfax County Public Library Cardholder Notice

01-29-2026

Kingstowne Community Library Closing Feb. 14

Kingstowne Community Library's last day of service will be February 14 to prepare for the move to its new location. 

In advance of the closure, visitors to Kingstowne Library will notice that items on shelves may be relocated or unavailable as FCPL begins to transfer the collection. 

Timeline and Dates to Know

• February 4 - Last day new holds will be sent for pick up
• February 13 - Last day to pick up holds
• February 14 - Last day of service at the 6500 Landsdowne Ctr., Alexandria location. The doors and book drop will close at 6 p.m.
• Early Spring - The new Kingstowne Regional Library at Franconia Governmental Center (7130 Silver Lake Blvd., Alexandria) will open. Updates on the grand opening of the new location will be shared on the library’s newsroom and on our social media platforms.
• April 15 - As a courtesy, Kingstowne Library customers' due dates have been extended to this date. Materials may be returned to any FCPL branch. 

Customers With Holds

• Starting February 4, 2026, available holds will not be sent for pickup at Kingstowne Library.
• All customer holds will be paused for the duration of the closure unless otherwise changed in your library account to another branch. Your place in line will remain.
• Currently available holds at Kingstowne Library must be picked up by 6 p.m. on February 13.
• Any customers wishing to pick up their requested material at a different branch while Kingstowne Library is closed may change the designated pickup location or suspend their holds by accessing their account.

During Kingstowne Library's Closure

Customers are invited to visit a nearby branch – 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.

We understand that the temporary closure may cause inconvenience and appreciate the community's patience and understanding as we work toward opening the new location. We look forward to welcoming you to our innovative space.

Questions? Need help?

For staff assistance, please contact the library by calling 703-324-3100 or emailing WWWLIB@fairfaxcounty.gov. 

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.