Fauquier Public Library
🏢 Fauquier County Public Library System · Warrenton, Virginia
Fauquier Public Library
The Fauquier Public Library sits in the heart of Warrenton's historic district at 11 Winchester Street — the main branch of a county-wide system that also serves Bealeton, Marshall and a Vint Hill kiosk, open seven days a week including Sundays.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 11 Winchester Street, Warrenton, VA 20186
Phone: (540) 422-8500
Website: fauquierlibrary.org
Plus Code: 87C4P673+QQ (Warrenton, VA)
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📖 About Fauquier Public Library
The Fauquier Public Library is the public library system of Fauquier County, Virginia, governed by the county government's Library Board. Its Warrenton branch at 11 Winchester Street is located within the Warrenton Historic District and serves as the administrative headquarters, with three additional service points: the Bealeton Library, the Marshall Library on Rectortown Road, and the Vint Hill Book Kiosk. The system provides residents access to a rich physical collection alongside digital resources including the Blue Ridge Download Consortium's Libby collection, hoopla, Kanopy, and the NoveList Plus reader's advisory database. Specialized services include proctoring, community room rentals at the historic Bealeton Depot, homework help through BrainFuse and BookMatch personalized reading recommendations.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located within the Warrenton Historic District, operated by Fauquier County's Library Board
- Four service points county-wide: Warrenton (HQ), Bealeton, Marshall and Vint Hill Kiosk
- Open seven days a week including Sundays (1–5pm) at all three branch libraries
- Digital library access through Libby/OverDrive (Blue Ridge Download Consortium), hoopla and Kanopy
- Specialized services: exam proctoring, BrainFuse homework help, BookMatch personalized reading picks
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Fauquier cardholders can borrow, stream and learn for free through the library's digital collection:
📚 Services
- Circulation of books, DVDs, audiobooks and magazines
- Reference and reader's advisory assistance
- Children's, teen and adult programming
- Exam and course proctoring services
- Community room and Bealeton Depot rentals
- Interlibrary loan
- Public computers, printing and free Wi-Fi
- Local history and genealogy resources
- Online library card registration
- Ask-a-Librarian reference service
🎸 Programs
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten early literacy program
- Storytimes and youth programs for children
- Teen services and young adult programs
- Adult programs and Meet the Author events
- Book clubs and reading initiatives
- Summer reading program
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fauquier Public Library operated by the town of Warrenton or by Fauquier County?
It is run by Fauquier County government through its Library Board, not by the town. The Warrenton branch at 11 Winchester Street is within the Warrenton Historic District but serves the entire county, which also has branches in Bealeton, Marshall and a book kiosk at Vint Hill.
What are the hours at the Warrenton branch?
The Warrenton Library is open Monday through Thursday 10am–8pm, Friday and Saturday 10am–5pm, and Sunday 1–5pm. The Bealeton and Marshall branches follow the same schedule. The Vint Hill Kiosk keeps different hours: Monday–Friday 9am–9pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, closed Sunday.
Does Fauquier Public Library offer proctoring services?
Yes. The library offers exam proctoring for online or distance-learning courses. Contact the library in advance to schedule a session; the service is available at the Warrenton branch.
What is BookMatch and how do I use it?
BookMatch is the library's personalized reading recommendation service. Patrons fill out a short form describing their reading tastes and a librarian curates a custom list of book suggestions. It is a free service available to all Fauquier County cardholders.
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