John Marshall Library To Reopen Next Week

ROSE HILL, VA—John Marshall Library will reopen on Saturday, Oct. 27 after renovations, the county announced. Residents are invited to the grand reopening, kicking off with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.

"I’m so excited for the community to see the major renovations that have taken place and be able to experience this wonderful new space firsthand," said Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay. "Between the new meeting spaces and all the natural light, this is truly an environmentally-friendly building of which we can all be proud."

The 14,700-square-foot library will offer 44,000 items in its collection. The building comes with upgraded technology, including a Wi-Fi bar and additional outlets and USB ports. The building is also LEED certified.

Other features are 12 public computers, a six-person study room, multiple meeting spaces for up to 56 people and two conference rooms with potential for community meetings. Children have a teen gaming center, early liteacy station and children's alcove.

Renovations cost $6.3 million with money funded from a bond referendum approved by Fairfax County voters in 2012.

John Marshall Library originally opened as part of a shopping center in 1963 with 6,000 books. The current building first opened in 1975.

The ribbon cutting will be followed by a music and dance show for kids at 11 a.m., face painting and glitter tattoos from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., music at 12:30 p.m. and storytime at 1 p.m.

The library is located at 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria.

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