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Library News and Information
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 Fairfax County Public Library invites you to celebrate reading with All Fairfax Reads. This annual event encourages our entire community to come together for a shared reading experience surrounding a particular novel or author of note. Think of it as one HUGE book club!
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 Celebrate the U.S. Constitution, our democracy and the rule of law with FCPL. From crafting events and author talks to video streaming and reading lists, check out what we have in store this month.
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 Access live and on-demand virtual talks from renowned authors of popular health and wellness titles – all for free! Featuring topics like sleep, brain performance, avoiding burnout and more.
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Use your senses, memories and joy to create and enjoy poems with tips from poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal.
Reston Regional
Thursday, September 3
12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Discover the wonders of U.S. National Parks and bring them to life with a handmade loom.
Chantilly Regional
Wednesday, September 9
4-5 p.m.
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Join fellow researchers and genealogists for an after-hours program with tips, tricks and more.
City of Fairfax Regional
Friday, September 11
5:30-11 p.m.
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Take a musical trip across the Atlantic and enjoy a special afternoon of traditional Celtic dance music, including jigs, reels, hornpipes and slip jigs.
Centreville Regional
Saturday, September 12
2-3:30 p.m.
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Learn about services, programs, employment opportunities, education and recreation available for adults and teens with disabilities.
Great Falls
Monday, September 14
7-8:30 p.m.
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Discover tips for starting, running and enhancing book clubs from the pros. Featuring a keynote address from author Victoria Christopher Murray.
Government Center
Saturday, September 19
9 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
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Rediscover the American Revolution as a world war that unleashed chaos, opportunity and transformation across six continents.
Pohick Regional
Sunday, September 20
2-3 p.m.
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Try out vintage typewriters, both manual and electric, in this open house style event. Collectors are also invited to bring typewriters to show off and share.
Kingstowne Regional
Sunday, September 27
3-5 p.m.
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Protect yourself, your family and your future! Attend this free informational workshop, with featured presentations, information tables, freebies and more.
Pohick Regional
Saturday, October 3
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
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George Mason Regional Library, its grounds and parking lot will close this fall for an approximately two-year renovation.
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Give back to community members in need during our annual Knitting for Charity drive. From September 21 through October 30, interested crafters are encouraged to knit (or crochet) adult winter hats and donate them at any of our branches.
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From September 15 through October 15 on Beanstack, discover books written by Hispanic authors and honoring Hispanic culture and history as you earn badges. Get Bingo and be entered to win a $25 gift card.
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- Fix-it Clinic Repairer (Nov. 14)
- Chess Club Leader
- English Conversation Group Facilitator
- Knitting, Crochet and Sewing
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Stream a variety of entertaining shows and documentaries from featured collections such as The Library of Congress Book Festival, along with other WETA PBS favorites for free.
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Each month FCPL offers a hand-picked digital selection to cardholders for unlimited use. During that month, the selection will be always available with no holds, no waiting. In September, we are offering our cardholders an eAudiobook selection.
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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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