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Library News and Information
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 National Library Week is an annual celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries and library professionals play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. From books and author events to craft programs and storytimes, we invite you to discover some of the amazing free ways you can FIND YOUR JOY with Fairfax County Public Library.
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 Have you ever found yourself wanting to make a difference for the world around you? Just become a citizen scientist! All you need to get started is a bit of curiosity, a desire to solve problems and a little help from your local library branch.
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 In April each year, we give special thanks to our 1,000+ library volunteers who contribute over 90,000 hours annually. FCPL has many volunteer opportunities available for you to give back to your community too by sharing your time and talents.
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Discover what Centreville Regional Library has to offer with programs and activities for library visitors of all ages during this spring celebration.
Centreville Regional
April 2
11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Celebrate World Art Day with puzzles inspired by famous artworks. Spend your time enjoying a leisurely puzzle or compete in a speed-puzzling challenge!
George Mason Regional
April 6
6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Explore the founding ideals of the United States in this three-part series encouraging discussions on the Declaration of Independence.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional
April 9
2-3 p.m.
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Celebrate the opening of our newest library branch with a ribbon cutting followed by special storytimes, programs and performances.
Kingstowne Regional
April 11
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Teens and tweens can reminisce on experiences from their younger years while making memory-keeping journals.
City of Fairfax Regional
April 12
11 a.m-12 p.m.
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Experience the fun of improv theater and create scenes together through games and the exploration of spontaneity and creativity.
Chantilly Regional
April 15
7:30-8:30 p.m.
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Honor the earth and celebrate our amazing planet with sensory activities and crafts.
Herndon Fortnightly
April 22
2-3 p.m.
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Learn about the man known as “The Grandfather of Black Basketball” and his lifelong commitment to civil rights.
John Marshall
April 25
2-3 p.m.
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Hear from author Terry Catasús Jenning as she reads from her new book "The Little House of Hope."
Centreville Regional
May 2
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Join Fairfax County Public Library in celebrating America’s natural legacy, spanning from sea to shining sea. Attend nature programs, crafts, history presentations, children’s programs, book discussions and more.
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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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Embrace your inner poet and take part in our annual poetry contest! Choose one of three styles of poetry – free verse, rhymes or acrostic – and craft a masterpiece to show off to all of Fairfax County.
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At their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11, the Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees took time to honor several library employees with staff excellence awards.
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In partnership with the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination's Sustain Fairfax program, FCPL is offering a special Beanstack Bingo Reading Challenge. Fill your Bingo board with badges by listening to or reading books and completing activities.
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Have difficulty seeing a computer screen or navigating with a mouse? Fairfax County Public Library offers several tools and services for individuals with low vision or other print disabilities - now including JAWS and ZoomText programs on our public PCs.
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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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