Services
Traditional collections
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The Fairfax Community Library offers a broad selection of many traditional forms
of library materials to appeal to the interests and needs of patrons of all ages. Books Browse and borrow from our extensive collection of books, including parenting, large print, children's, young adult, and more. Audiobooks on Playaway The Library has a growing collection of audiobooks on Playaways, which are compact listening devices with 1 book each. Looking for information about e-reading? See our Digital Library. |
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DVDS
Our collection is 1,500+ strong! Find popular and niche titles for kids, young adults, and adults, covering both fiction and nonfiction subjects. |
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Periodicals
The Library subscribes to magazines, which are available to borrow for 1 week check-out periods, and local newspapers, which are available to read in the Library. |
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Games
Bored? Check out the Library's board and card games! Our games check out for 1 week. Many need to be returned in-person as they won't fit in the drop box. Please make sure all pieces are present before returning. |
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Interlibrary loans (ILLs)
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Not seeing the item you're looking for in our collection? We are happy to see if another library has the item and request it for you through the Interlibrary Loans (ILLs) service.
Items usually arrive at our library within 1 to 2 weeks. We are thankful for support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Vermont Department of Libraries (VT DOL) for a generous grant to help offset the cost of deliveries through the ILL Courier Service. |
Tech
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Computers
The Library offers 2 computers for patron use. Please see our Digital Use policy. Patrons are welcome to bring their own devices. Free Wi-Fi We invite everyone to use the free Wi-Fi in the Library and our parking lot. Look for the Wi-Fi network option "Fairfax Community Library" to connect your device. No password required. Thank you to Project Connection for providing the equipment and setup for this free service. |
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Printing & Photocopying
Printing is available on patron computers and wirelessly to personal devices. Please ask the Library staff for help connecting your device. The Library also offers a photocopier for patrons' use. For both printing and photocopying, the first 3 pages are free, and each subsequent page is 15¢. |
Dynamic spaces
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The Library offers several different areas to sit and read, work on a device, and more.
The Fairfax Room is the Library's conference room. Please contact the Library with questions about its use and availability. |
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curbside pickup
book clubs
Are you part of a book club, or wanting to start one, and trying to find a source of multiple copies?
FCL participates in lending and borrowing ~500 book club kits with libraries throughout the state. Books include fiction, nonfiction, and biography/memoir. Note: Availability is not included in this list (see previous link)--contact the Library to reserve a title.
What Do I Need to Know?
FCL participates in lending and borrowing ~500 book club kits with libraries throughout the state. Books include fiction, nonfiction, and biography/memoir. Note: Availability is not included in this list (see previous link)--contact the Library to reserve a title.
What Do I Need to Know?
- The patron who borrows the kit is responsible for the return of all kit components; replacement costs vary.
- Reserve book club kits at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time for transit; reserve kits up to 1 year in advance.
- Borrow kits for 6 weeks.
cool book-related stuff (not in the Library)
StoryGraph reading app
"Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for."
Libro.FM
"Libro.fm encourages more people to read while supporting local, independent bookstores. ...Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.
"Because life's too short for a book you're not in the mood for."
Libro.FM
"Libro.fm encourages more people to read while supporting local, independent bookstores. ...Libro.fm is an employee-owned Social Purpose Corporation that shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy.