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Events & Programs
Pre-K: Babies & Preschool
Sensory Time, part of a series
Stories, songs, and activities to support early literacy practices in an environment that adapts to youth with developmental challenges.
Elementary: Grades K-5
Fabulous Friday: Harvest Fair
Oct 9th | 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Autumn-themed games, activities, and more for grades K-6.
Teens: Grades 6-12
Teen Council Presents: Scarily Bad CGI Movie Night
Oct 6th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bring your favorite movie snacks, pillows, and blankets! For grades 6-12.
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Your Personal Reading Advisor
My Librarian: Remembering Annie Dillard (1945-2026)
Annie Dillard won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975 for her book, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Here is a selection of her poetry, essays, and fiction.
Latest Staff Recommendations
Books & Short Stories that Capture the Essence of October
This carefully curated collection of books and short stories endeavors to capture the multifaceted spirit of October.
Brand New for Every Age
Hot New Titles for 10/6/26
Just released Tuesday, October 6, these titles are ready for your requests! Get more information on each title by clicking on its cover.
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Online Tutoring Right at Your Fingertips
A unique live tutoring, homework help, and studying resource designed to help all ages succeed.
On Hoopla Digital
A whole week of bear hugs, big lessons, and bedtime stories!
Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister Bear as they navigate life's everyday adventures in their cozy countryside community.
On Kanopy Streaming Video
Free to Borrow and Impossible to Forget...
Whether you’re a jump-scare devotee or a psychological horror purist, there’s something here to unsettle you.
Research at Your Fingertips
Browse A-Z Online Resources
Use your library card to access online databases for researching, regional resources, reading suggestions, and more.
Genealogy at the Library
Dive Into These Genealogy Resources
Includes access to Ancestry for Virginians, a Library of Virginia-provided database with select collections and content from Ancestry.com.
The Latest in Regional History
Of Hauntings and History: Virginia Ghost Stories
This article tells tales of some Virginia ghosts and shares titles in the Library's collection for further reading.
Homework Help
Haunting Halloween History
October 31st: a night for spooks, shrieks, and overall thrills. Monsters, witches, ghosts, pumpkins - where did they all come from?
Educator Resources
The Library is Your Partner in Education
No matter which grade you teach, the library has the tools you need to ensure a successful school year.
At the Fredericksburg Branch
Visit The Virginiana Room
A spacious and attractive local genealogy room, complete with historical records, historical wall panels, free computers, and databases.