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Holidays & Closings Fauquier County libraries observe most federal and state holidays. During inclement weather, the library closes when county offices close. Weekday closures are announced on network television stations, many radio stations and on the county website . On weekends and evenings, call (540) 422-8500 to confirm the library’s planned hours of operation. Up to the minute closings can also be found on our Facebook page . Scheduled holiday closings - 2025: Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Monday, February 17 (President’s Day) Sunday, April 20 (Easter) Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth) Friday, July 4 (Independence Day) Monday, September 1 (Labor Day) Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day) Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day) Tuesday, November 11 (Veterans' Day) Wednesday, November 26 - close @ noon Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) Friday, November 28 Wednesday, December 24 - close @ noon (Christmas Eve) Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day) Friday, December 26 Wednesday, December 31 - close @ 5 p.m. (New Year's Eve)

Hoopla is the newest service available to Fauquier County residents with library cards. Enjoy a wide range of audiobooks, e-books, comics and manga, music, movies, TV and more - all with no holds or waiting. Try Hoopla My Account Events Get a Card Digital Library See More Sicard, Tristan Learn More A field guide to cheese : how to select, enjoy, and pair the world's best cheeses Gordon, Elizabeth, 1976- Learn More Allergy-free desserts : gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and nut-free delights Kieffer, Sarah Learn More Baking for the holidays : 50+ treats for a festive season Gonzalez, Robert Learn More Baking : the ultimate cookbook Whitney, Alyse Learn More Big dip energy : 88 parties in a bowl for snacking, dinner, dessert, and beyond! Festive Foods and Drinks Featured Programs Jigsaw Puzzle Swap (At all library locations Jan. 2 - 25) Thu, Jan 02 Warrenton central library Jan 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Teens and adults can swap out old jigsaw puzzles for different puzzles. (See details below.) Learn more New Year's Intentions (All library locations - Jan. 2 - 15) Thu, Jan 02 Warrenton central library Jan 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 02, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA What's your yearly intention to start 2025? Learn more Noon Year's Eve Countdown (All library locations) Tue, Dec 31 Warrenton central library Dec 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Dec 31, 2024, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA New Year's Eve countdown to noon for children and families. Learn more Holiday Cooking Turn to The New York Times Cooking for traditional holiday dishes and fantastic new recipes to try! Free, with your library card Get Started

Registration of Temporary Patrons Fauquier County Public Library temporary borrowing privileges are available to residents of any Fauquier County temporary shelter. A temporary card follows the same library policies and fine schedule as permanent cards with a few exceptions. A temporary card is valid for one month, can be renewed, and has a check-out limit of two items per card at all times. Verification of temporary residency may be established by a written statement on official letterhead from the director of a temporary shelter, or other proof of temporary address deemed acceptable by library staff. Adopted: 7/21/10

In this double issue you’ll find some great information about health and fitness, right on time for making a solid start on your New Year’s resolutions … this time around.   Read “The Way to Stay Fit at Home” for a very helpful product update that explains how to safely and effectively use the gym equipment on the market today.  The article explains equipment for use at home as well as equipment for “The Full Gym Experience.”  It includes ratings for some of the most popular gym equipment such as: exercise bikes, ellipticals, and rowers.           Achieving or sustaining a good healthy diet may be high on your list of resolutions.  A close second might be learning how to use “Natural Cures” to avoid costly doctor’s office visits.  Citing record high interest in this topic based on statistics gathered in 2022, CR is here to help you learn about nontraditional treatments.  They explain “Which Ones Work (and Which Don’t).  If you suffer from back pain, achy joints, sleep problems, heart issues or just the occasional cold and flu or digestive problem, check out this article to understand options for natural cures.  The article includes sidebar tips on “How to Pick a High-Quality Supplement,” “How to Find a ‘Natural’ Healthcare Pro,” and “Risky Remedies to Avoid.” If you aren’t planning to give up using a cell phone in 2025, learn how to save money on service.  CR offers advice on how to “Save $500 on Cell Service This Year.”  According to statistics on cell phone use, the average American “shells out $135 a month” for service.  Find out if you can “Save Without Switching.”  If you do need to switch, find out how to “Get the Best Deal for You.”  This article includes ratings for some cell service providers and points out that “Smaller Can Be Better.”     Other Products / Services    How to Find a Great Home Health Aide The Truth About Energy Bars   Your Healthy Teeth Toolkit   What to do if You Buy a DUD  CR’s Ultimate Guide to Laundry (Washing Machine and Dryer Ratings)  Consumer Reports magazine is available free in print and online  to Fauquier Public Library card holders, providing access to articles, reviews and ratings on over 8,000 products and services. The library has copies of Consumer Reports dating back to 2022. Learn about library programs and services - sign up  for our newsletters.

Frances, the badger in Bread and Jam for Frances , refuses to eat any food except bread and jam.   “How do you know what you’ll like if you won’t try anything?” her father asks. Good question.    When was the last time you tried something new? A new year provides an ideal opportunity to have a fresh start.    The library can help.   Our New Year New You  booklist covers exercise, diet, mindfulness, getting out of debt and organizing.  If you prefer visual or audio aids, check out our Universal Class  or Hoopla  offerings.  There’s plenty to help right your ship of state.   Oak Spring Garden Foundation is on board to teach us how to calm our minds  using plants like lavender, basil, eucalyptus and verbena.     How about learning something new?   Jessica Mathews, international affairs expert, will sit down with veteran journalist Lou Emerson to talk about global affairs, national security, the media and future of journalism for the next installment of Sundays @ 2 .   If this is the year you will finally finish writing your book, tune in to   Meet the Author   with   literary agent Seth Fishman  who will provide an inside look at the publishing process.    And our picky badger?    Frances, finally full of jam, decides to give other food a go.  Her school lunch includes cream of tomato soup, a lobster-salad sandwich, celery, carrot sticks, and black olives, two plums, a tiny basket of cherries and vanilla pudding with chocolate sprinkles (and a spoon to eat it).   Good for you, Frances! Now, that’s a fresh start!   Maria Del Rosso Director, Fauquier Public Library

What better way to spend a cold winter evening than relaxing in your favorite easy chair with a cup of hot chocolate and a used book from the Friends of the Library Book Cellar? In January and February the Book Cellar will feature a display of “Winter Reads,” staff picks from the store’s extensive selection of fiction and non-fiction books.  We guarantee you will find a great read; don’t forget, all Book Cellar sale proceeds support the programs of the Fauquier Public Library. In February, the Book Cellar will observe Black History Month and Presidents’ Day with special displays of books and media.     Fridays & Saturdays | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. John Barton Payne Bldg. , Warrenton

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