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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've always been happy with the selection at the City of Fairfax Regional Library in downtown Fairfax City. My kids are 6 and 8 and we love the early readers, the graphic novel shelf, and the biographies. The librarians also do a good job of keeping the shelves organized and displaying diverse books.[/quote]

+1, we usually hit the 'new books' sections first (both JFIC and picture books), then go for the deep cuts on the shelves. We also utilize the hold system a LOT as my older child will tear through a series in no time flat. As far as I can recall, there's only one 'computer' in the children's section, plus the little puppet stage and lots of places for kids to sit. They also host a ton of rotating programming for toddlers/preschoolers. Most of the librarians are underwhelming but there are a few we really like and make a point to chat with when we go.[/quote]
Yes, there is only one computer and I've said "no" enough times when my kids asked to use it that they mostly just ignore it now. The puppet show is fun and they recently got some new puppets.

We also put books on hold for pickup there quite often when we find a series we like and want more.

And I forgot to mention the awesome scavenger hunts that the librarians hide throughout the Juvenile section. We can't leave the library without completing the scavenger hunt![/quote]

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