Mary R. Styles, huh?…read more Do yourself a favor, just remember it as MRSPL. For a mnemonic, try Mr. SPL -- that's an abbreviation-within of Special. Thank you, I'll be here all day /end chorus On a more serious note, I swung by here on Saturday afternoon, right after the FC Farmer's Market closes up shop on noon -- I was visiting here, actually my first time at the Market. Parking is always a test of the mettle for me. I knocked out parallel street parking for the Market so I decided to just stick with it, no questions asked. There might be library parking but I was none the wiser. Also some spots are 2-hrs only but I parked there for way over, and again didn't see any raised eyebrows so I figure that's just business as usual, so let's not dwell overmuch on that. Let's speak on the Library itself. It's a bit quaint but also modern. I spoke with a librarian and 'twas mentioned they had remodeled recently. I say more power to them. This spot has its own library card -- can you imagine that? Like way outside the law. Part of no county either. A roll-yourself a brand new card. I never heard of no library that had its own card before, and don't call me Shirley no how. Feet on the pedal though, that means any books you check out need to be returned only at this location hereabouts. Exactamente, capeesh? All in all, good day and visit here. I stayed too long ogling the different study rooms and areas, as well as the large shelves of books. Oh, and I checked out two books. Just don't write me up for that, ok? I'm just a lendee here. I promise I won't flout the law. But again, no one's the wiser, me foremost. Anyways, great banter. Watch out for the Farmers Market close by that apparently draws the spotlight. And remember Mr. SPL -- he's got his eyes squarely on you, so be silent while on the premises for goodness sake!

Well organized, well kept & amazing librarians - gem in Falls Church. The library is a great place…read morefor parents to take the children to explore different topics on their own. They have crafts, performances, story reading, CDs and DVDs as well. It is an oasis from screen time where kids can learn more than just want to be a YouTuber or influencer.

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.

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!

The smallest branch in the Arlington system, but it's still good. If Central Library's like a…read moregiant tour bus filled with nerdy gloriousness, then Glencarlyn's more of a clown car. Tiny but packed with some great finds. If you have children/teens or just have a nostalgic fondness for hardcover Nancy Drews and Hardy Boys, Encyclopedia Brown's solve it yourself mysteries, every single Princess Diaries ever penned, or Dr. Seuss's, this branch is definitely worth a browse. The adult fiction section is limited, but they have an excellent and well stocked children's books section and a not too shabby YA section, too. There's even some carpeted steps by the windows for sitting and reading with your kids, siblings, and baby sittees. An added bonus is that the back garden is maintained by the Master Gardeners of northern VA. At this time of year it's a lovely place to walk around and admire the various plants and flowers or to sit on a bench with a good book.

This is my favorite branch of the Arlington County Library. It's so quaint. It just sits on its…read morelittle side street in the sleepy neighborhood of Glencarlyn, surprising unsuspecting new patrons who enter it to find a book they ordered, expecting a branch library in one of the richest counties in the country and not a one room schoolhouse with books (a good thing...five stars!). Even the walk from my house is fun, along the trails in Glencarlyn Park and the Long Branch Nature Center. The selection is small, because the branch is small, but the last time I went in I left with two books just from browsing. That's the sign of a good library.

Book selection - Very small graphic novel collection, only two rows and missing key series like…read moreOutcast. Decent fiction collection but very limited nonfiction. Amenities - None of the outlets for the desks work, and the molding on them prevents most stuff being plugged in anyway. I had to crawl under the table and remove the desk plus and use the floor plugs directly. Setting - Terrible, the staff do nothing to enforce a good library setting conducive to reading and studying. It's always incredibly loud, lots of screaming kids, and just obnoxious people talking full volume, laughing out loud, or big meeting groups humming around. They let homeless people sleep and malinger around all over the place and it STINKS. Cleanliness - Disgusting, the floors and surfaces are always very dirty and the bathrooms are third world. Shit smeared everywhere, USED TP all over the place, broken soap dispensers off the walls never replaced, never any paper towels, etc. I also witnessed a homeless guy doing drugs off the sink. Comfort - Need more comfy seating. Only a few soft seats and none with feet support or reclining. Most of the chairs are very hard and the desks/tables are set too low. Staff - Seems overall to be friendly but very aloof.

Arlington Pulblic Library is well organized, quite large with plenty of quiet places to read and…read morestudy. They have computers that are free to use. Plenty of parking available. Plenty of books, videos, etc available as well. Helpful and friendly staff to assist you.

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.

Very nice and well organized library and with several conference meetings rooms available to host a…read morevariety of glass.

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.

Very helpful staff getting me what I needed. Children's and young adult sections are goodread more

Has a great variety of resources. Is a living tool of 21st century information for students,…read moreteachers, professionals, and all who need to fulfill their curiosity for just about any need. Wonderful courteous staff. They make me proud to say I am a citizen of Alexandria.

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!