Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Relax at a Sensory Zone at the library

For residents who need a place to decompress, relax, and recharge, the George Mason Regional Library and three other branches offer a Wellness and Sensory Zone twice a month. Activities could include interactive sensory elements, puzzles and brain games, loose parts and building materials, art and craft supplies, soothing music, and self-care and wellness books. … Continued

Library friends host book sale Oct. 23-26

The Friends of George Mason Regional Library are selling thousands of books at their semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library Oct. 23-26. The book sale will be open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily. The library is located at 7001 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The George Mason Friends are also hosting a preview sale … Continued

Library renovation to start next summer

A major renovation of the George Mason Regional Library in Annandale will update the aging building and provide a more logical layout. The project calls for more gathering spaces, small rooms for studying and research, and more natural light, said project manager Chris King-Archer, of the Fairfax County Building Design Branch, at a community meeting … Continued

Library offers naturalization test prep

By Shane Gomez Green-card holders and other residents hoping to become United States citizens can turn to George Mason Regional Library for help. The library is offering free drop-in preparation for the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test. The weekly sessions started last week and run through Aug. 29. The U.S. naturalization process involves … Continued

Libraries seek volunteers for Fix-It Clinics

The Fairfax County Public Library seeks volunteers for its Fix-It-Clinics next month. Several library branches, including the Culmore Community Library and the Thomas Jefferson Library, are offering free assistance for fixing small household objects on Saturday, May 10, 1-5 p.m. The Fix-It Clinic at the Culmore library in Bailey’s Crossroads is seeking volunteers skilled in … Continued

George Mason Library book sale this week

The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale is happening next week, April 23-27. The regular sale is Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily.   To get a first look at the books, come to the preview sale on Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., for a $20 entry fee. On Sunday, books are half price. … Continued

New name proposed for Wilson Library

The Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees is considering changing the name of the Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Library Board “has received significant community input” calling for renaming the library, said Brian Engler, board chair and trustee representing the Braddock District. A segregationist president “Over the past few board meetings, residents … Continued

Library book sale opens tomorrow

The Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this Thursday, Oct 19, and extends through Sunday, Oct. 22. It’s open daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The sale, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers thousands of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, and more. There will be something for everyone, including art … Continued