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Events & Programs
Upcoming Adult Programs
LAUNCH IT! Trebuchet Contest
Oct 17th | 9:30am - 12:00pm
The Politics of Independence in Colonial Virginia
Oct 17th | 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Beginner Photography Class
Oct 17th | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Westmoreland State Park Presents: Fossils, part of a series
Oct 26th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
In partnership with Westmoreland State Park. For Grades K-6. STEM.
Teens: Grades 6-12
LAUNCH IT! Trebuchet Contest
Oct 17th | 9:30am - 12:00pm
Bring your handcrafted trebuchet and test it against your competitors! All ages.
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Your Personal Reading Advisor
My Librarian: Meet Characters Experiencing Homelessness
Explore what life is like for those experiencing homelessness through the eyes of these characters.
Latest Staff Recommendations
Book Corner: Books Featured in Fall Talks at Your Library
Here are some of the books that will be discussed in author talks at your library this fall!
Brand New for Every Age
Hot New Titles for 10/13/26
Just released Tuesday, October 13, 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
Spooky Tales & Tunes for Every Age
No matter your Halloween vibe, Hoopla has something for you! Browse these Hoopla Halloween collections and get into the spooky spirit.
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.