Renovation of a library in Annandale, Virginia. Working plans call for the renovation of a 28,000-square-foot library.

$15,000,000 has been approved to renovate and 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. While the population in the service area has not grown significantly, usage patterns at this location place it amongst the busiest of libraries in both door count and circulation. The current floor layout does not provide for efficiency in operations or reflect a modern library design. This location has suffered from recurring issues with the HVAC, inadequate electrical wiring to support device usage by customers, and a myriad of other facility related repairs/incidents. Based on the age and condition of the facility, significant renovation is needed to revamp infrastructure, and new technology is required to support customer needs. This project was approved as part of the 2020 Library Bond Referendum. This project is included in the county's 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). TIMELINE: As of September 25, 2026, the library has received all required approvals. An architect has been identified. A general contractor has not been disclosed. The project is currently in the bid evaluation phase. The library will close at the end of October 2026 for a 2-year renovation. Construction is expected to commence Winter 2026 and be completed by Winter 2028. * *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.