Question 1

Where can I find more information about the library's online catalog?

Accepted Answer

Discover more about the library's catalog, Vega, including details on searching, the account portal and more in the online documentation.

Question 2

Are there limits to what I can borrow, and for how long?

Accepted Answer

​Check Out Limits
Launchpad tablets - 1
Mobile hotspots - 1
Nature Adventure Packs - 1
CD Book, DVD - 10
Libby e-books/e-audio books - 12; e-magazines - unlimited
Kanopy - 20 tickets per month (effective Jan. 2026); Kanopy Kids - unlimited
Hoopla - 5 borrows per month (Fauquier County residents only)
 
Check Out Periods
Most physical library materials (books, DVDs, etc.), apart from reference and other non-circulating materials, can be checked out for 21 days. You can return your items at any library location.
Electronic materials vary by provider:
Libby e-books/e-audio books - 14 days; e-magazines - 21 days
Kanopy - 72 hours for most titles
Hoopla (varies by content type) - most e-books, e-audio and comics - 21 days; most movies and tv episodes - 72 hours; most music albums - 7 days; BingePasses - 7 days

If you wish to borrow physical items (books, DVDs, etc.) owned by another library system, make your request through our interlibrary loan service. Checkout periods will vary depending on the lending institution.

Question 3

Am I able to renew my checkout(s)?

Accepted Answer

Library cardholders may renew their own materials online, in the mobile app, or by contacting their local library at (540) 422-8500.
​Note: Due dates for renewed items are three weeks from the date you renew, not from the original due date.
Renew items in Vega
​Renew items in the Classic Catalog
 Why some items may NOT be renewed...
the item has pending holds
you have fines over $10.00
your card is expired
you've renewed the item the maximum number of times
the item is NEW
the item is a tablet, mobile hotspot or nature backpack

Question 4

Does the library charge overdue fines?

Accepted Answer

Excluding mobile hotspots, overdue fines are 15 cents per day, per item. There is a maximum fine of $5.00 for most items. The overdue fine for materials acquired through interlibrary loan is 25 cents per day, per item.
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You may continue to check out items if you have less than $10.00 in fines/fees.
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Fees for lost or damaged materials include the replacement cost plus the cost of processing, which varies by item type. See our Fines & Fees page for details.
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You may pay for your library fines and fees by cash, check or online via credit card.

Question 5

How do I keep track of what I've read?

Accepted Answer

If you want to keep track of the items you've checked out from the library, you can opt in to the Reading History service. The Reading History service is only available through your online account and the mobile app - library staff do not have access to your reading history.​
​View/manage your reading history in Vega
View/manage your reading history in the Classic Catalog
 Once you opt in to the service, all items you check out will be recorded in your account, displayed in the order of checkout. If you would like to see the latest items in your Reading History, you will want to select your last/close-to-last result page. You can sort your Reading History by Author and Title by clicking on the column headings. You can delete specific entries or all entries or opt out of the service.

Question 6

Am I able to make a list of titles I want to read?

Accepted Answer

Lists allow you to keep track of titles you'd like to check out at a later time or to create your own book lists, i.e., "Books to Read on Vacation."​
Create Lists/Bookmarks in Vega
​Create Lists in the Classic Catalog

Question 7

Can I track the latest titles by my favorite author?

Accepted Answer

If you have a favorite author or subject for which you often search for, you can save the search with the click of a button. This will prevent you from having to key in the search each time and allow you to quickly place reserves on new materials.
Save a search in Vega
Set up a preferred search in the Classic Catalog

Question 8

Does the library have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

The Mobile App enables patrons to search the catalog, place holds, and check fine status directly from their smartphone. Other features include:
Use the Managed Accounts feature to add family members’ accounts so you can manage their holds, renew checkouts and more!
Store your library barcode (when you forget your library card but not your phone/device).
Access “new and notable” items added to the library’s collection.
Enable notifications regarding your account (hold pickup, due soon, overdue) and library news. To do so, go into your account settings, under Preferences, and enable notifications (Library News and Account Notifications).
The app is available for download in the app store or Google Play – search for “Fauquier public library.”

HELP & Faq

Where can I find more information about the library's online catalog?

Are there limits to what I can borrow, and for how long?

Am I able to renew my checkout(s)?

Does the library charge overdue fines?

How do I keep track of what I've read?

Am I able to make a list of titles I want to read?

Can I track the latest titles by my favorite author?

Does the library have a mobile app?

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