Tag: libraries
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
Fairfax County to give away free LED light bulbs
Energy Action Fairfax is again partnering with the Fairfax County Public Library to host six LED light bulb exchanges throughout the county this spring. One free LED will be given out to everyone who shows up. You’ll also be able to get up to four free LED light bulbs if you bring for each incandescent … Continued
Library will reward young readers with free books
The George Mason Regional Library in Annandale encourages children to keep reading during winter break and throughout the winter. As an incentive, the library is giving kids in grades K-12 a free book of their choice for every three books they read between Dec. 21 and Feb. 28, reports Jane Ampah, the library’s youth services … Continued
George Mason Friends book sale has something for everyone
Thousands of high-quality books, CDs, DVDs, video games, and more will be on sale at the George Mason Friends Fall Book Sale Sept. 27-30. The sale is at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, and if the last sale is any indication, lines will form early. The hours are: Thursday, Sept. 27 – 3-9 … Continued
Three library Friends groups face eviction
Library Friends groups make most of their money through book sales, like this one at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Three library Friends groups are being evicted from Fairfax County libraries because they refused to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that calls for them to hand over all records of their financial transactions to … Continued
Library Friends groups are fighting county eviction threat
A library book sale organized by the Friends of George Mason Library. Library Friends groups are engaged in a bitter dispute with the administrators of the Fairfax County Public Libraries (FCPL), who they say are trying to control their finances and are threatening to kick them out of the library if they don’t sign a … Continued
Huge used book sale at George Mason Regional Library starts today
The used book sale at George Mason Regional Library has some rare antiquities, beautiful art books, signed first editions, and more treasures, as well as bestsellers, science fiction, how-to books, travel guides, cookbooks, children’s books, classics, romance novels, foreign language books, music CDs, movies, and much more. The book sale, hosted by George Mason Friends is … Continued
George Mason Friends book sale starts tomorrow
Library books draw large crowds. [Photos: George Mason Friends] The fall book sale at George Mason Regional Library – starting tomorrow and running through Sunday – features thousands of high-quality books for all ages, CDs, DVDs, and games. The book sale is organized by George Mason Friends, and proceeds from the sale will benefit the … Continued
Summer Reading Adventure program under way
School might be out, but the reading continues. [FCPL] The Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure program, running June 23-Sept. 2, is aimed at encouraging children to keep reading all summer long so, they’ll be ready to succeed when the new school year starts. The program includes rewards and incentives to make reading fun. … Continued