Tag: libraries
School advocates rally for librarians
Nearly 70 people participated in a rally to support school librarians March 24 before a school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School. At the meeting, several people attacked librarians for supporting LGBTQ students’ rights. The rally was co-hosted by 4 Public Education, the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT), and FCPS Pride. “The librarians … Continued
Covid tests available at library
A limited supply of free Covid-19 rapid antigen test kits will be available Wednesday, Jan. 12, at four Fairfax County libraries, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. The library opens at 8 a.m. Only 300 tests will be available at each branch. The last time the libraries offered Covid test kits, they were snapped … Continued
Libraries to close on Sundays and Mondays
All Fairfax County libraries will be closed on Sundays and Mondays starting this Sunday, Jan. 16, and running through April 1. That includes George Mason Regional Library in Annandale, Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church, and Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The schedule change is being done because of the surge in Covid cases, … Continued
Free Covid test kits will be available at libraries
Fairfax County public libraries will distribute free Covid-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits beginning Friday, Dec. 3. BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Card test kits will be available at 21 libraries, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church.
FCPS reinstates books challenged by parents
Two books that had been subject to a formal challenge have been reinstated in Fairfax County Public School libraries. The books – Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe and Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison – had been temporarily removed following a complaint in September. Parents had charged the books were inappropriate in schools because of claims … Continued
George Mason book sale returns Oct. 22 – smaller but longer
Some of the books available at the George Mason fall book sale. [Photos: George Mason Friends] After a long break due to the Covid pandemic, George Mason Friends is again hosting a book sale at George Mason Regional Library. This year’s sale, beginning Friday, Oct. 22, will be smaller but take place over 10 days.
Fairfax County libraries reopen for normal service June 5
George Mason Regional Library, before the pandemic. Fairfax County libraries are reopening for normal service – with no capacity limits – on Saturday, June 5. Community members will be able to reserve most library meeting rooms starting on June 5.
Libraries to reopen for express service on March 22
The Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. Fairfax County public libraries will re-open for express services on Monday, March 22. Customers will be able to visit library branches for up to 30 minutes. Express service will be available on Monday and Tuesday 10-a.m.-8 p.m. and Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Libraries open for express services on July 13
Thomas Jefferson Library on Arlington Boulevard. All Fairfax County libraries are opening for limited, express services beginning on Monday, July 13. Library visits are limited to 30 minutes. Visitors can browse the shelves, use a computer, and pick up holds. To support social distancing, each branch will have a capacity limit, and there are plexiglass … Continued
Fairfax County supervisors approve bonds for libraries, parks, and Metro
George Mason Regional Library The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 23 authorized four bond referenda totaling $441 million for this fall’s general election. A $90 million library bond includes $15 million for improvements at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and upgrades at three other libraries. A $112 million park bond includes $100 … Continued
Libraries to offer curbside pickups
George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. The Fairfax County Public Library system will begin curbside pickup of holds and grab bags on Monday, June 1. Curbside pickup is available at all branches, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. To prevent the … Continued
Libraries offer extensive digital services
George Mason Library is closed but lots of online resources available from Fairfax County Public Libraries. All Fairfax County Public Libraries remain closed until further notice, but there are plenty of digital programs under way for all ages, including yoga, book discussions, kids’ crafts, and more. (Many of these events are listed on the blog … Continued
Digitize your memory collection at the library
A photo scanner at the library. [FCPL] You can now convert your old collection of family photos and the like for free at the new Memory Depot at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Memory Depot is a do-it-yourself station for digitizing old photos, videos, scrapbooks, audio cassettes, or other materials. You’ll need to bring … Continued
New library catalog to launch in November
George Mason Regional Library. The Fairfax County Public Library is rolling out a new catalog system, called Polaris, Nov. 13, which is expected to provide a more user-friendly experience. Polaris will help library users navigate the system’s collection of 2.3 million books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, and other items with a faster and more intuitive searching tool. … Continued
Book sale at the library opens Thursday
Find thousands of high-quality used books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and so much more at the George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale Sept. 26-29. The sale is held at George Mason Regional Library on Little River Turnpike in Annandale. The hours are 3-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday; 10-5 on … Continued