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Library News and Information
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 Join Fairfax County Public Library as we officially say, “Happy Birthday!” to the U.S.A. and honor all that our country’s independence and those who fought for it have gifted us. Check out a sampling of some of the great books, crafts, presentations, children’s programs, movie viewings and author talks available this July.
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 It is no surprise that Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure is about reading, but that’s not all you will find when you visit your local library this summer.
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 Get creative and embrace your inner writer with FCPL’s The World We Write Short Story Contest! Choose one of five prompts, let your imagination flow through a 250-word original piece and you might win!
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Get in the spirit of the America's semiquincentennial (250) and stop in for USA-inspired crafts for all ages.
Martha Washington
Thursday, July 2
2-3 p.m.
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 First Aid and Emergency Response
Learn how to evaluate emergency scenes and relay critical information to 911 dispatchers with a Fairfax County CERT team member.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Wednesday, July 8
7-8 p.m.
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Enjoy an afternoon of storytelling and song featuring the world-class musicians of the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own."
Sherwood Regional
Sunday, July 12
3-4 p.m.
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Get tips to identify common scams, phishing emails, romance scams and computer fraud in this informative presentation.
John Marshall
Saturday, July 18
2-3 p.m.
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Meet local FCPD Mason District Station police officers, and join them in decorating the sidewalk with creative chalk drawings.
Thomas Jefferson
Tuesday, July 21
10:30-11:30 a.m.
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Explore opportunities and network with staff from government agencies, public service organizations and nonprofits.
Kingstowne Regional Wednesday, July 22
2-5 p.m.
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 More Than a Toy: An American Girl in a Politically Divisive Era
Study how the American Girl Doll series encourages children to enjoy learning about history with a look at the story of Felicity Merriman, a girl from 1776.
Virtual
Thursdays, July 23 & 30
9:40-11:05 a.m.
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Meet the artists, celebrate their accomplishments and learn more about the role of art in mental and emotional healing in the closeout to this month-long exhibition.
City of Fairfax Regional
Tuesday, July 28
5:30-7:30 p.m.
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Get a peek behind the curtain of college admissions with a representative from GMU and discover what students may encounter when applying to schools.
Chantilly Regional
Friday, July 31
2:30-3:30 p.m.
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Stream Ken Burns collection favorites such as "The American Revolution" or "The Civil War," along with "Walking with Dinosaurs" and selections from the DC/DOX film festival for free.
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Help us celebrate the winners of the 2026 Poetic Musings Poetry Contest!
Congratulations go to all the winners and a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated.
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- Sewing Club Leader
- Event Support
- Scratch Coding Program Leader
- Cricut Instructor
- Crochet Teacher
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Thank you to all the students who participated in our Where We Belong Art Contest. Take a look at the winning pieces and browse our gallery of all the wonderful submissions.
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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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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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