Renovation of a library in Alexandria, Virginia. Design plans call for the renovation of a library.

$18,000,000 has been approved for the renovation of the Sherwood Regional Library. Renovation is required to upgrade building systems and infrastructure that are well beyond the end of their life cycle and meet current and future operational needs of the Library System. This Library is located off a main thoroughfare and is unique in that it serves a large middle school population from the Walt Whitman Intermediate School, located next door. This location has suffered from recurring roofing problems, inadequate electrical wiring to support device usage by customers, and a myriad of other facility related repairs/incidents. In its present configuration, the layout does not adequately satisfy current operation needs and usage. Based on the age and condition of the facility, significant changes to the overall layout and systems may be required to support the technology requested by library customers. This project was approved as part of the 2020 Library Bond Referendum. Project is included Fairfax County FY 2025 - 2029 CIP. As of April 9, 2025, per owner, they are currently undergoing a master plan study with an architect, which includes the Sherwood Regional Library. They are in the early planning stage, and a construction schedule for the library has not been determined. As of October 21, 2025, there are no recent permits on file with the County of Fairfax. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.