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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

Donate Money & Bequests Honorary & memorial Gifts Donate Gently Used Materials Amazon Wish Lists Shop@Amazon via Wowbrary Fauquier County Public Library welcomes donations that support its mission to provide resources and programs that seek to inform, enrich and entertain every member of our society. Donate Money& Bequests Donate Money & Bequests Money & Bequests Monetary gifts and bequests from individuals, businesses and civic organizations are always needed. Donate online via credit card through your online library account or send a check, payable to Fauquier County Public Library, along with a completed donation form to Kim Klepatzki, Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186. Cash donations may be dropped off at your local library. All donations are acknowledged in writing. Download Donation Form Make Honorary & Memorial Gifts Donations may be made in memory or in honor of friends, family members, teachers or any other significant person in your life. Honorees or their families will be notified of your gift and a gift plate will be placed in the item purchased with your donation. Donate online via credit card through your online library account or send a check, payable to Fauquier County Public Library, along with a completed donation form to Kim Klepatzki, Fauquier County Public Library, 11 Winchester St., Warrenton, VA 20186. Cash donations may be dropped off at your local library. Download Donation Form Donate Gently Used Books & Materials Donations of new and used books, media items (DVDs, CDs, LPs and audiobooks) and board games/jigsaw puzzles in good condition are accepted at the Friends of the Fauquier Library’s used book store, the Book Cellar. Please review the Donation Guidelines of what we can and can not accept. Donations are accepted during regular Book Cellar hours (Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). Additional information about donating used materials to the Friends of the Fauquier Library is available here . Amazon Wish Lists “Wish lists” for adults as well as children and teens are posted online through Amazon.com. View the lists (you will need to sign in to your Amazon account to see all library wish lists) and select the title(s) you wish to donate. Check the box “This will be a gift” so that the library is notified of your donation then proceed to pay online. Your donation will be shipped directly to the library. Donate via Amazon Wish Lists Shop Amazon.com via Wowbrary Wowbrary is a free subscription service that provides weekly emails showcasing materials that have recently been added to the library’s collection with links directly to the library’s catalog. Subscribing to Wowbrary is easy – simply provide your zip code and Wowbrary does the rest. Wowbrary also works with Amazon.com to support libraries monetarily. Start your Amazon shopping from http://wowbrary.org/fauquier . The library automatically receives a monetary credit whenever a purchase is made through this link. There is no additional cost to the shopper; no further action is required. Donate via Wowbrary

More for Teens Art & Nature for Teens Join us for a monthly program presented by Oak Spring Garden Foundation. New topic explored each month. Summer Reading Program This annual program provides free programs and activities suitable for all ages, from birth to adult. Participation promotes life-long learning, helps children retain their reading skills during the summer and motivates people of all ages to read. Watch for details about the next summer reading program, coming soon! The Naturalist Is In Members of the Old Rag Virginia Master Naturalists answer questions about Virginia's flora and fauna. Teen Volunteers Each year, the library seeks teen volunteers to assist with the annual summer reading program. Teen volunteers gain valuable work experience, earn service hours, meet graduation requirements or simply fill the need to give back to their community. Teen volununteer applications for the 2024 summer reading program are currently being accepted. Pick one up at your local Fauquier Public Library location or access it online . Visit our calendar of events for the complete list of library programs. Events for Teens

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JBP Meeting Room Policy The Fauquier County Public Library maintains the John Barton Payne Community Hall at 2 Courthouse Square as a meeting room intended for the exchange of information and ideas. To that end, priority is given to library-sponsored programs and activities that supplement and enhance library services. Fauquier County and other local government agencies may use the room for official business and are given priority. The room may be rented by non-profit or not-for-profit organizations engaged in educational, cultural, intellectual, charitable or civic activities; businesses may rent the room for education, meetings and training purposes. As available, the room may be rented by individuals for private or social events. After library or government use, priority is given to non-profits, not-for-profit organizations or businesses based in Fauquier County. The room may only be reserved by an adult 18 years or older. The Library Board of Trustees has established guidelines for room use and fees for the use of the room. Commercial activity and/or solicitation are prohibited. Fundraising, unless it benefits the Fauquier County Public Library or the Friends of the Fauquier County Public Library, is not allowed. Admission fees may not be charged to people attending meetings or events. Publicly funded institutions and accredited educational facilities may charge fees to cover the cost of materials and supplies. The room may be reserved up to ninety days in advance. Except for library and library-related programs, groups may not use the meeting room more than once a month. Regular meeting times are not guaranteed. A single one-time event or a limited series of meetings may be scheduled at the discretion of the library director. All users must adhere to the library’s Code of Conduct. Use of the meeting rooms by an organization does not constitute endorsement of its policies or beliefs. Publicity must state the name and address of the sponsoring organization or the name and telephone number of the organization contact person. Publicity must not state or imply that the program is jointly sponsored by the library. Groups should not advertise use of the meeting room until their reservation has been confirmed. Groups or individuals failing to comply with any part of this policy or established procedures may be denied further use of the meeting room. A denial may be appealed to the Library Board. Activities sponsored by Fauquier County or the library are not subject to the guidelines of this policy. Adopted: 2/19/88 Revised: 1/21/99, 10/19/00, 12/00, 10/16/93, 2/19/04, 10/19/06, 1/23/08, 11/20/88, 4/24/09, 5/19/10, 5/19/11, 11/19/15, 11/19/19

Events for Adults 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 Multiple Dates Book Cellar Open Fri, Jan 03 John Barton Payne Building (basement) Jan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM John Barton Payne Building (basement), 2 Courthouse Sq, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 03, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM John Barton Payne Building (basement), 2 Courthouse Sq, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Books, DVDs and more at unbeatable prices. Learn more Multiple Dates Book Cellar Open Sat, Jan 04 John Barton Payne Building (basement) Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM John Barton Payne Building (basement), 2 Courthouse Sq, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM John Barton Payne Building (basement), 2 Courthouse Sq, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Books, DVDs and more at unbeatable prices. Learn more Great Books Discussion Group (Virtual Book Discussion) Mon, Jan 06 Virtual event Jan 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Virtual event Jan 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Virtual event Share what you read with other book lovers at one of our book clubs. New members always welcome! Learn more Multiple Dates Tech Time @ the Library Tue, Jan 07 Warrenton central library Jan 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 07, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Demystify your device! Learn more Multiple Dates The Naturalist Is In Wed, Jan 08 Warrenton central library Jan 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Speak with a Master Naturalist. Learn more Marshall Afternoon Book Club Wed, Jan 08 John Marshall branch library Jan 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Jan 08, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Share what you read with other book lovers at one of our book clubs. New members always welcome! Learn more Multiple Dates OWLs (Older Wiser Learners) Wed, Jan 08 Bealeton branch library Jan 08, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Bealeton branch library, North, 10877 Willow Dr, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 08, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Bealeton branch library, North, 10877 Willow Dr, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Older, Wiser Learners, this group is for you! Learn more Multiple Dates Book 'N Craft Time Wed, Jan 08 Bealeton branch library Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Adults and teens discuss books and do crafts. Learn more Multiple Dates English-as-a-Second-Language Class Wed, Jan 08 Warrenton central library Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Learn or improve your English language skills. Learn more Adult Be a Maker (BAM) Cart Mon, Jan 13 John Marshall branch library Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 5:00 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 5:00 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Get creative! Learn more Adult Be a Maker (BAM) Cart Mon, Jan 13 Bealeton branch library Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 5:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – Jan 19, 2025, 5:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Get creative! Learn more Socrates Cafe Tue, Jan 14 Warrenton central library Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA January discussion topic: Is America becoming ungovernable? Learn more Winter Reading Program (All library locations Jan. 15 - Feb. 28) Wed, Jan 15 Warrenton central library Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Cozy up with a good book. Learn more Multiple Dates The Naturalist Is In Wed, Jan 15 Bealeton branch library Jan 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bealeton branch library, North, 10877 Willow Dr, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 15, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bealeton branch library, North, 10877 Willow Dr, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Speak with a Master Naturalist. Learn more Bealeton Book Club Wed, Jan 15 Bealeton branch library Jan 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 15, 2025, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Share what you read with other book lovers at one of our book clubs. New members always welcome! Learn more Meet the Author: The Magic of Found Family: In Conversation with Author TJ Klune Wed, Jan 15 Virtual/On-Demand Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual/On-Demand Jan 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Virtual/On-Demand Meet the Author is a virtual program and is available on-demand following the event. It is sponsored by Friends of Fauquier Library and made possible through the Library Speaker's Consortium. Learn more Load More Sample of Events by Category Page Multiple Dates Winter Break Art Cart (At all Library Locations) 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 Express your creativity with a special winter wreath paper craft from our art supplies. Learn more Multiple Dates Art Cart Mon, Jan 06 John Marshall branch library Jan 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Jan 06, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Express your creativity with our art supplies. Learn more Multiple Dates Preschool Story Time Mon, Jan 06 Bealeton branch library Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Bring your little ones to story time - for children up to age 5. Learn more Multiple Dates Tiny Tots Story Time Mon, Jan 06 Warrenton central library Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 06, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Lapsit story time featuring songs, rhymes and simple books for tots accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Learn more Multiple Dates Tiny Tots Story Time Mon, Jan 06 Warrenton central library Jan 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 06, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Lapsit story time featuring songs, rhymes and simple books for tots with a parent or caregiver Learn more Multiple Dates Pajama Story Time Mon, Jan 06 John Marshall branch library Jan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Jan 06, 2025, 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA A perfect story time for children and families. Learn more Multiple Dates Raising Readers Story Time Wed, Jan 08 Warrenton central library Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Longer stories, finger plays and songs. Learn more Multiple Dates Preschool Story Time Wed, Jan 08 John Marshall branch library Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM John Marshall branch library, 4133 Rectortown Rd, Marshall, VA 20115, USA Bring your little ones to story time – for children up to age 5. Learn more Multiple Dates Preschool Story Time Wed, Jan 08 Bealeton branch library Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Bring your little ones to story time – for children up to age 5. Learn more Multiple Dates Raising Readers Story Time Wed, Jan 08 Warrenton central library Jan 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 08, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Longer stories, finger plays and songs. Learn more Multiple Dates Pajama Story Time Thu, Jan 09 Warrenton central library Jan 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 09, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA A perfect story time for children and families. Learn more Tales & Trails: Rocks & Stones Sat, Jan 11 Warrenton central library Jan 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 11, 2025, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Children and their families are invited to attend a rock-ing story time, make a pet rock and then take it on a walk to find and examine rocks and stones in nature. Learn more Multiple Dates Paws to Read with K-9 Caring Angels Sun, Jan 12 Bealeton branch library Jan 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Children read aloud to trained and certified therapy dogs. Learn more Crafts on the Go (All library locations) Mon, Jan 13 Warrenton Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Pick up a winter craft for your child. Learn more Winter Reading Program (All library locations Jan. 15 - Feb. 28) Wed, Jan 15 Warrenton central library Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Jan 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Cozy up with a good book. Learn more Multiple Dates Pajama Story Time Tue, Jan 21 Bealeton branch library Jan 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA Jan 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM Bealeton branch library, 10877 Willow Dr N, Bealeton, VA 22712, USA A perfect story time for children and families. Learn more Crafts on the Go: Valentine Craft (All library locations) Mon, Feb 10 Warrenton central library Feb 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Feb 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Craft bags for children. Learn more Be an Artist (All Library Locations) Fri, Feb 21 Warrenton central library Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Feb 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Warrenton central library, 11 Winchester St, Warrenton, VA 20186, USA Children are invited to celebrate Black History Month with our Art Cart supplies. Learn more

Distribution of Free Materials Items that publicize community organizations and local events further the role of the library as the central source for civic, cultural, educational, and recreational information. Display space is available for community organizations to disseminate information. Posters and flyers displayed on the bulletin board may be no larger than 8½ inches x 14 inches. Bulletin boards may not be used for personal or commercial advertisements. Items may be displayed for a maximum of one month. Library staff will remove items that have expired or that have been posted for one month. Items removed will be discarded; library staff can not return posters and flyers that have been displayed. Items that may be distributed include flyers, brochures, leaflets, newspapers, and pamphlets that provide information about non-profit civic, educational, cultural, or recreational organizations and events. Materials that promote programs or projects of a personal or commercial nature may not be distributed in the library. Items may be distributed for as long as they are valid. If space becomes limited, preference will be given to items of a timely nature and to organizations or groups that have not recently distributed items. Literature related to political campaigns will be distributed for thirty days preceding an election. All items for posting or distribution must be presented to the library director for approval; library staff will date and place items on the bulletin board or in the information rack. Distribution or posting of items by the library does not indicate endorsement of the issues, events, or services promoted by those materials. Items left or posted without approval will be removed and discarded. Adopted: 2/17/05

Unclaimed Property & Lost and Found The Fauquier County Public Library is not responsible for the security of personal items brought into any library facility. Patrons are expected to keep their belongings, especially valuables such as wallets, purses, cell phones, and laptops, within their sight at all times. Reasonable attempts will be made to reunite an owner with a lost item. In some instances, the library may presume that an abandoned item may present a risk and will take appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of patrons and staff. Perishable items such as food, personal care, baby bottles or water bottles, etc. will be thrown out. Other lost and found items will be dated and stored at central sites in all library facilities. If an owner satisfactorily identifies his/her lost item, it will be returned to him/her. Unclaimed Items such as wallets, purses, cell phones, and laptops, etc. will be turned over to the Fauquier Sheriff’s Department. All other items not claimed within a reasonable amount of time become library property. Unclaimed books will be added to the collection or sold with proceeds benefiting the library. Unclaimed money will be donated to the Friends of the Fauquier Library. Clothing will be disposed of or donated to a charity as appropriate. Bicycles that are chained to the bike rack for an extended period will be removed and turned over to the Sheriff’s Department. Other unclaimed items will be disposed of in a manner to be determined by the Library Director. Adopted: 10/25/2012 Revised: 02/22/2024

Materials Selection Role of the Library’s Collections The role of the Fauquier County Public Library is to select, organize, preserve, and make available to all individuals in the community materials that reflect the library’s vision, mission, and values. The library recognizes that for many residents of Fauquier County the public library serves as the primary resource for information access. The library is responsible for providing a broad range of materials, information and assistance, presented in a variety of formats such as print, audiovisual, and electronic for patrons of all ages. The library actively integrates information and referral services, interlibrary loan functions, and collection management to provide the most efficient and timely delivery of information services to our patrons. Intellectual Freedom Statement The library takes no sides on public issues and does not attempt to promote any beliefs or points of view through its collections. The library does not endorse the opinions expressed in the materials held. The library recognizes its responsibility to provide materials presenting various and diverse points of view. Responsibility for the use of library materials by minors rests with their parents or legal guardians. Parents who wish to limit or restrict the use of the library by their child should personally oversee their child’s selections. Acquisition of materials for the adult collection should not be restricted by the possibility that the item may come into the possession of minors. The library believes that each individual has the right and responsibility to determine for himself or herself whether an item from the library’s collection is acceptable and suitable. Collection Development Management/ Responsibility The ultimate authority for selection rests with the Library Board through its role in setting policy. The responsibility for coordinating the selection process lies with the Library Director. Daily selection is handled by the Manager of Collection Services and the Youth Services Librarians. Funding The library’s primary sources of funding for materials are from a Virginia state aid grant and Fauquier County. Additional funding through private donations from individuals and community organizations, and groups such as the Friends of the Fauquier Library are generally used to target special projects or specific sections of the collection. Funds received from county writ tax receipts are used to purchase legal resources. The library, using careful stewardship of the funds it receives, recognizes the wealth of resources available through other libraries and agencies and does not needlessly duplicate materials. Selection Process The library strives to maintain a diverse collection of materials responsive to community needs. Selection of materials, whether purchased or donated, is based upon the library’s mission statement. Selection is determined by factors such as budget, space, and the content of existing collections. While the library tries to maintain copies of standard and important works, it does not automatically replace all materials that have been lost or damaged. Each item must be considered in terms of its own excellence and the audience for whom it is intended. Materials are judged on total effect rather than specific illustrations, words, passages or scenes that in themselves may be considered by some to be offensive. A policy, however detailed, cannot replace the judgment of individual librarians. Professional judgment and expertise is based on an understanding of user needs and knowledge of both authors and publishers. Reviews from professional, specialized and general periodicals, in addition to standard lists of basic works, are also consulted as part of the selection process. The library acquires materials in a variety of formats and will select materials in the media most appropriate to their efficient use. In some circumstances the same work may be acquired in more than one format; for example, hardback, paperback, large print and audio and digital versions of popular titles are often purchased to meet patron demand. Expanding areas of knowledge, changing social values, technological advances, and cultural differences require flexibility, open-mindedness, and responsiveness in the evaluation and re-evaluation of all library materials. Material will not be excluded or included because of the race, nationality, or the political or religious views of the writer. In order to build collections of merit, materials will be considered according to the general criteria listed below. General Criteria for the Evaluation of Library Materials Reputation and/or significance of the author, producer, performer Suitability of subject and style for intended audience Relation to existing collection and other material on the subject Suitability of physical format for library use Present and potential relevance to community interests Value of the resource in relation to its cost Appropriateness and effectiveness of medium to content Prizes, awards, or honors received Gift Policy The library accepts gifts of books and other materials with the understanding that items added to the collection must meet the same selection criteria as purchased materials. All gifts become the property of the library and will be used in the manner most beneficial to the library. Factors such as the physical condition of the material, the number of copies already in the collection, or the currency of the information contained in the item may prevent the addition of an item to the collection. The library retains the right to accept or reject gifts and to make all decisions as to their use, housing and final disposition. Gifts not added to the collection will be made available to the public, through the Friends of the Library Book Cellar, a used book shop located in the basement of the John Barton Payne building. (See Library Policy for Gifts ) Patron Requests for Materials Library patrons may nominate books or other materials to be added to the collection. Requests are referred to Manager of Collection Services and the Youth Services Librarian at Warrenton who will apply the same selection criteria described above in determining what will be added to the collection. The library also provides several other mechanisms to facilitate community involvement in the selection process. These include active monitoring of holds or requests placed by patrons for specific titles, and a variety of questionnaires and surveys. Reconsideration The library recognizes that individuals may question library materials that do not support their tastes and views. Library staff is available to discuss concerns and to identify alternate materials that may be available. If concerns are not satisfied through a discussion with staff, a formal reconsideration of library materials may be requested. (See Reconsideration of Library Materials ) Collection Review The content of the present collection is continuously reviewed so that gaps in various subject areas, series of special interest and various formats may be filled, replacement of worn, damaged or outdated materials take place and unnecessary duplication may be avoided. Some materials that are withdrawn from the library collection may be offered for sale through various channels, such as in the library, at the Book Cellar, or through online resources. Adopted: 1/25/99 Revised: 4/15/99, 10/25/12

Local Government Documents The Fauquier County Public Library supports the County policy of providing public access to local government information. Documents published or produced under the authority of Fauquier County that are of “high interest” to the public and are not available on the County Web site or from the originating agency may be maintained by the library. These can include annual documents, such as the county budget, the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), and financial reports, special reports, and major planning documents. Other documents of long-term interest including codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans may be retained. Retention and storage of documents will be determined by the library, based upon currency and space. Adopted: 4/20/00 Revised: 11/22/04

Petitions, Surveys and Solicitation Petitions As a public institution, the Fauquier County Public Library must remain impartial in matters of local or national debate or controversy. For this reason library patrons or staff may not be approached for petition signatures while in the library. The library reserves the right to display petitions approved by the Library Board of Trustees which are directly related to library services or activities. Surveys The Board of Trustees of the Fauquier County Public Library does not permit surveys to be conducted within the library or on library property with the following exceptions: With the approval of the Library Board, surveys may be conducted by the library itself or by library-related groups such as the Friends of the Library, when information from such surveys will benefit the library and its patrons. Requests may be made to the Library Board to conduct surveys of informational or educational nature. Solicitation The Board of Trustees of the Fauquier County Public Library does not permit non-library affiliated persons, groups or organizations to sell, solicit or collect for goods or services on library property. Adopted: 7/15/93 Revised: 11/19/98