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.

This Library is very cool!…read more This was my first time visiting this library and I was very impressed with how aesthetically pleasing it looks on the inside, how many breakout rooms there were, a gaming room, separated area's for children's play, teenagers, study space/working space, lounge space for older patrons with bigger lounge chairs, etc. I spent about 2 hours here with some children and they very much enjoyed the children's learning area. There were magnetic busy boards, busy games, wall games, magnetic dominos, puppets, magnetic people mix and match, and the books! While here, I noticed people of all ages, ethnicities and abilities enjoying the services of the library. It was very clean and I was impressed with the spread of variety of things for different groups. There were DnD groups renting out rooms, coders, puzzlers, arts and crafters, and much more. It was a very pleasant and safe experience, we will visit again.

Love this community library. Beautiful building and plenty of books to browse from. You can get a…read morelibrary card which gives you access to the electronic library which makes it easy to rent books and other offerings. I haven't taken advantage of the other things offered by the library like activity hours for the community, electronic books, computers use in the library etc but i did use the printing service.

Printing services are convenient and affordable! You can easily load your documents to the…read moreSmartAlec app and once you get to the library just print. Staff is available if you need assistance. You can add your library card to your mobile wallet as well. Btw this location is open by entering via right side of the building lower level. General area of library is under construction so customers cannot enter via main entrance.

This library is noisy, many inconsiderate people do not take into account that others are studying…read moreor working, people talking loudly on their cell phones, there is not moderator in the library to regulate the noise level, either signs that encourage people to be silence, the children screaming all the time and parents don't do nothing to preserve the harmony of the library. Please if you don't know how to behave in a public library go to Starbucks.

My family and I used to live in the Lake Ridge area for roughly 2 years. I've always been ignored…read moreor dismissed when I visited this location but I have looked passed it. When we moved out of the area (down the street, basically), I took my 2 yr old there for the first time for toddler storytime- we have been to other locations and loved it. Before storytime started and all of the kids were playing with puzzles and toys provided by the library, Ms. Lynne Casey walked directly up to my son and I (who were in the back) and said "Those toys need to be put away. Now. It's storytime." This comment seemed overly directed to just us so I asked her if she was going to ask the other children to put their toys away as well. She deflected and reiterated that her assistant was supposed to have everything put away already and we needed to put the toys away as "it's storytime". I am not one to jump to "racism" as an excuse but as the 5 other families in the library were caucasian, I can't help to think that my African American son and I were targeted by Ms. Lynne.This is unacceptable and I will for sure never visit this location again. This is a huge disappointment as the library is a nostalgic and comforting place for us to visit.

I'm a big fan of libraries. Love 'em. And this new location…read morefor the Kingstowne branch of the Fairfax County Public Library system has got some upsides over the old branch at Landsdowne plaza. Buuuut it's also got some aspects that make me go 'whaaaa?' Sunday hours - great. Bigger and roomier and far more natural light - great. More seating - great. Green roof - love it. The library opened a little over a week ago, and an elevator was out of order? I assume that'll be up and running soon? There's an entrance on the ground floor, but it's locked? In the children's section, there's a ledge that looks like a big slide. Kids were playing on it. There are signs that say don't sit or slide on the window ledge. Don't make a fixture that looks like a slide *in the children's section* if it's not to be used that way. Also, signage in the parking garage says to park on the 2nd floor for the library entrance. You enter, go up a level, park, enter .... that's not the library entrance. You're actually supposed to keep going up in the garage, park in the roof. THAT's the parking garage entrance level to the library. Aesthetically, I like the library. I like the expanded hours. But some signage and design choices leave me a bit flummoxed. 3.33 stars

My first library to visit in Alexandria. I went to a book sale here and received my first library…read morecard in Virginia & 5 years. I was amazed at the self checkout and the free hiking kits with state park pass to use for free. Most of the books I looked for were checked out or unavailable. Books were priced at $3 but you could purchase a bag of books for $7 after 2 pm. I found a book I was looking for on Irish nationalism and other books. The staff was very pleasant and helpful in assisting me. I noticed most books were new and in good condition in the library. The library was clean, and the new books displayed were impressive. Finding this library was east to drive to, find, and park at despite the busy traffic in the area. Definitely a library I will visit in the future.

When I walked into the doors of the library to sign up for a new library card, I was very surprised…read moreby how small it was inside. Despite its size, it was packed with moms and their little ones for a story time morning. It was easy to sign up for a card with my license. After my information was in the system, I received my card, a magazine that talked about upcoming library events, and an insert that described how to access digital content. They let me know that all library patrons will have to show proof of residency every five years in order for a card renewal. I also learned about the fee structure for any fines. Luckily, they have a system set up to email and/or text you with reminders, should you want them. Since this particular branch is so small and seems to cater to little ones and their parents, I would probably go to another PW location if I needed to do research or was looking for a variety of academic texts. However, I do appreciate the nice service when signing up for a card and learning more about the PW library system.

This location needs a serious update. It's basically a quick stop to pick up books. Very little…read moreselection and services (no place to relax or for children). If I really want to browse and check out books I go to Chinn which is larger. It would probably be more beneficial to close this location and build a larger more state-of-the-art library in Dale City. Psst -- Prince William take a look at the Germantown, MD new library -- gorgeous~!

I just found this neighborhood library when I wanted to take my daughter to exchange her books, but…read morenot too far from where we were. This is indeed a neighborhood library because it is very small. However, they have a good amount of computers (maybe 8-10), at least two private rooms, it is very clean, and the staff is welcoming and nice. Since it is very small, the book selection isn't as big, but since it is a PWC library, I am sure you can request a book to be sent to this location. Just like other PWC library locations, they have toddler/kid/adult groups/activities, and shows. You just have to look at their schedule. The kid area has tables, a computer, an ottoman, a coloring desk, and puzzles. There is a free parking lot out front and it is in a shopping center.

It's hard to miss this unique building from an architectural standpoint. We really enjoy this…read morelibrary for the wide range of events for babies, toddlers, and kids. We have visited for story times, play dates, and crafts. The children's section is also really nice and includes lots of toys and a play kitchen that is popular. As far as inventory, this is a very well stocked library. Lots of bilingual Spanish books, noticed some Japanese and Korean books too. The book sales they do a few times a year are great opportunities for inexpensive children's books.

One of my favorite places is a library. Fairfax County has an impressive system. There's no…read morequestion of that. This branch in Springfield is decent enough. I will say that it's reference section is excellent. Yet they seem to lack the technology, that other branches have. If you need to use a computer, best of luck as probably won't happen with haste. Friendly staff. Also quiet compared to some of the others. That is a plus, as some of them, are getting rather chaotic. Also the selection of non fiction and fiction is more than adequate. If in the area I'll stop by, but with the price of gas these days, well you understand. It gets a conditional nod, as it works for basic purposes

Wow, what a library! The outside is a little intimidating just because of the sheer beauty and…read moreesteem of it all. However, don't let that stop you from entering. The staff are extremely helpful as they are cordial and the inside is just as beautiful as the outside. The library has a ton of resources and is a quite place to get some work done. They have CAC-enabled computers and a lot of them. Stop in for a book or a look. Enjoy!

It is clean bright and quiet. There a few conference rooms you can use for private conversations…read more The staff are helpful.

I will disclose that I used to work for the library system but am retired. While there is always…read moreroom for improvement, the PWPLS has managed to add community libraries (Montclair, Haymarket, Manassas) and refurbish older buildings, provide additional services like free movies and e-books, and keep traditional programs like story time, all while dealing with a Board of Supervisors that sees the Library as something easily cut from the budget. Great thanks go to the Friends of the Library for raising money to support things like summer reading programs for all ages. If you haven't visited in a while, stop into your local branch and see what they have to offer, all free with a library card.

When I was a teenager Chinn Park Library was new and was a big improvement over the original…read morelibrary in Woodbridge. Fast forward and at age 41, I moved back for 1 year and the library hasn't changed for the better. The selection of books compared to libraries in other counties is poor and the library could use a definite remodeling especially where lighting is concerned. I was sad to see that the library has not continued to improve and for a county this size, it is far too small. By now Woodbridge should have had another new location. I am moving back to Stafford in the Spring and I greatly miss the library there. I feel sorry for the librarians in this area who have to work with such limited materials.