This library absolutely hits!…read more Granted, I've never made it past the children's book section but that only means there is so much for me to explore. This library is a grand two levels and is open on Sundays which makes this a great way to spend a rainy day weekend. The librarians are SO friendly and their selection of new children's books and graphic novels is vast. My family and I are avid bookstore goers and library visitors but for some reason we always find new things to read here. They have several study rooms and conference rooms available. We had a Girl Scout meeting that involved a bunch of printing and research needs -- their online reservation system made it so easy to book. It's prime Fairfax City location makes this a great place to run a bunch of errands at once. I recommend grabbing a book and reading at the Layered cafe next door for the ultimate cozy day treat.

My favorite library tucked inside old town Fairfax. Theres plenty of parking in the garage with…read morecovered and uncovered parking accessed on university drive. It's clean and bright, and has great community events! My favorite section has to be the area where the books are themed. There's been spooky themed books for Halloween and now Fall in Love Blind Date with a book. It's in the young adult section near the high top tables. There's also a lot of seating downstairs and upstairs. I also adore all the plants they have on display. It's giving cozy vibes all around for all types of patrons.

AMBIANCE A beautiful place to work/study! I was looking for…read morea more focused work/study place outside of home or coffee shops that offered a quieter setting, and Fenwick Library was perfect. This was my first time visiting the campus, and it was absolutely beautiful. The windows on the floors are floor to ceiling and offer great scenery of the greenery on campus. The second floor is for collaboration, and the third floor is for quiet study. Group study rooms during the summertime are often empty but are only reservable by students/faculty. WI-FI Wi-fi (MASON for guests) is free upon creation of an account. Your account expires every two weeks, so if you visit often as a guest, it might be tedious to keep creating/renewing accounts. BATHROOMS The bathrooms are very clean and tidy with multiple locations on each floor. PARKING Parking garages on campus are $5/hr, so if you're an outsider visiting to study, it can get quite pricy. Bus routes are also available around campus to the rest of the county.

Love this library. Always go here to do work or hop on a zoom class. I always try to reserve a room…read moreand if I am having difficulties getting someone out of my room the staff is super professional and efficient in getting the reserved room at hand available.

My one and only complaint... is I drove by this library almost daily... while driving to a farther…read moreaway library... it's hidden, and the sign is very easy to miss.... But since we discovered it, while looking at google maps for something else, we come here often. It's amazing. Good variety of books for sale at the front. Tons of computers available. Great selection of books, we always leave with a massive pile. We go online and get books often.

What a great community library! It is always bustling with activities from cultural presentations,…read moremusic shows, magic shows, book sales and more. I truly feel like I belong whenever I visit. On rainy days we like to grab coffee from a local coffee shop and play in the children's area. They have several different toys for in-house loan like legos, kitchen accessories, bricks, blocks, and cars. Even though my kids have the exact same toys at home, they can play quietly for hours here. I think they enjoy sharing with different kids and the new atmosphere. The patrons are friendly and their new book selection is on point! I am always able to pick up a few books off my wishlist whenever I visit. I am so glad this place exists!

Best library in the Tyson's area…read more There's ample parking and normally you can get a table or computer to work but on a weekday or weekend mornings but weekend afternoon to close is very busy. There's a quiet study room and phone booths as well. The staff here are all very nice and helpful.

I booked a study room here to attend a virtual meeting and it was super easy and quick! You are…read morelimited to 2 hour sessions but you can go online and choose one of the two study rooms, book the time, and show up at the front desk for one of the staff members to open the room for you. After my meeting ended, I walked towards the back of the library where there are tables to do work. Each table has outlets and I thought it was the perfect spot to get some work done during the day.

Big, clean, helpful staff…read more It is across the street from a high school so it gets busy around 230/3 - especially the roads! But even without students it seems to be a well loved library- it's not overly packed but it is busy during the day. It seems to have a diverse group of ethnicities that come through seeing how they offer one-on-one tutoring and multiple books in different languages. Is a good library. Just avoid school dismissal time.

What a cozy and nice library!!! Do not miss the view in the kids library. The trees around the area…read moreis a view that you dont want to miss. This time of the year the foliage is spectacular.

I like that it is a relaxing place. This is probably among the most laid back county libraries…read more Also you don't have to fight for parking. That alone makes me pleased. It's set back from the main road, but close enough to be visible. Also if you want to donate books, or get cheap used ones, this could be a place for that. There's not many computers. Quite a few of them are dated. Sure you'll find plenty of newspapers, but sadly not much good writing in them anymore. Staff here is friendly and helpful. Families with little ones will love the children's section. This is a pleasant community library. There are meeting rooms and events also.

This is my local library and, although it's on the smaller side, they have a great children's…read moresection and it's never crowded (except during the twice a year book sale), making it an ideal place if you want to read in peace or study. The reservation system, which is Fairfax county-wide, is easy to use and the books come quickly. Parking is plentiful, with the exception of during the book sale. Since I've mentioned it a couple of times, the book sale is the highlight of this library. Held in April and November, make sure you come the first day, usually a Thursday, to take full advantage of the kids room. All paperback books are 50 cents! I bought about 20 children's books in good condition for $15.00. The hardback books were around $1.00 each. Even if you live a bit further than I do, I still highly recommend stoping by during the sale, particularly if you're searching for board ,toddler, and early reader books.

Beautiful, inviting ,and clean library. Very spacious with high ceilings. It was very easy to find…read moreand had a large parking lot beside it. I was impressed at how clean, new, and refreshing this library was upon entering it. I noticed the library has a community center and a library. The community center seemed alive and full of people engaging in fun activities. It even had a gym for people to play games and do sports. I came there to return library books for the closed Kingstowne Library. I liked how quiet the library was and how helpful the staff was in assisting me. This is the closest public library near me and the most exciting library I have encountered in this area.

We live close to this library and we go there a lot. I take my son there all the time. The library…read moreis very clean and organized. Everyone who works there is lovely. Our holds are always ready to go in a timely manner. They have great displays and lots of activities for little kids. They always have a scavenger hunt and a directed drawing station. We check out the toys often. If you have a teen, you can take them to the game room. There's also a great playground.

I visited this library for a book sale, primarily, but also to just check out another FCPL…read morelocation. It's very modern looking on both the outside and inside with lots of windows allowing for natural sunlight to pour in. The book sale was in a couple of rooms off to the side in the front. I took a quick lap around and the children's section seemed well placed. I'll definitely return to peruse the selections more.

It's a decent library. I like the regional ones, as they have a lot more selections. Architecture…read morewise stunning looking. Really appreciate this, and I know others who likewise are grateful. This one can be rather busy. Unfortunately getting a computer can be a challenge. I wish they'd put more in here. As for the book selection, it's pretty good. I've had better luck with fiction than non fiction. Magazines and newspapers are here, as are considerable reference selections. For students this can be quite helpful. It is comfortable with nice chairs. If you're in the area, this one should be good enough to stop in at.

Neat little library, in the heart of West Falls Church area. It's within walking distance of some…read morenew townhomes that have sprung up. One floor only, and about the same size of the Ashburn Library, which I think is also cool. Nice design and layout. They have a few computer stations, and I didn't check to see if they have a study area. I signed up for a new library card here. Process was rather involved and required logging in to a computer to answer a brief-ish survey on closest library etc. as well as furnishing a photo of a temporary passcode. Yeah, the applicant process is a bit convoluted. I had the time to burn so I didn't mind overmuch though. Overall, cool spot and library. I will hopefully visit here at least once more, to get the full scope of things.

Good standard FCPL library location, filled with tons of books and kits to borrow, computers to…read morebrowse the web with, study rooms to find some quiet in, and activities for children to enjoy. Librarians here have always been helpful. There's also a self-checkout station if you happen to be embarrassed by the contemporary romance novels you occasionally borrow like me. There's a small for-sale section with vintage and used books at the front. There are also fliers advertising activities for all ages, though I have never attended one. This library does keep odd hours, so I'd check before heading out. There is also often a cop seated at the entryway, which I guess is for security concerns? Overall, this location isn't much different than others, and doesn't provide any special features that I am aware of, but libraries are great and are certainly worthy of our taxpayer dollars!