England Run Branch
Opening in the fall of 2010
The England Run Library (named the Falls Run Library in the early stages of the project) is featured on the American Institute of Architects web site. Find out more about the innovative design of our newest library.
Architectural Images
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Directions & Map
From I-95:
- Exit I-95 at exit 133B to merge onto US-17/Warrenton Rd toward Warrenton.
- Follow US-17 for about 1.4 miles, then turn right at Plantation Drive.
- Continue on Plantation Drive for about 1 mile, then turn left on Lyons Blvd.
- Turn left into the library parking lot.
Location
Plantation Dr. & Lyons Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406
Branch Facilities
Computers: Approximately 50 public-access computers
Wireless: All branches have wireless Internet access.
Meeting Rooms: 180-seat theater which can be partitioned to make two
smaller rooms, a conference room, and 6 smaller meeting or group study
rooms.
Collection Size: Approximately 90,000 volumes
Parking: Off-street parking around building, 120 spaces
Transportation: The Fred bus stop is planned for the library.
Architect: The Lukmire Partnership, Arlington, Virginia
Contractor: E. E. Reed Construction
Green Initiatives
Find out more about these green initiatives.
- Bike racks provided to encourage walking and biking to library
- Addition of sidewalks to the library side of Lyons Blvd, connecting to existing sidewalks
- Sun shades on windows
- Reflective roof
- Sensor-operated sinks
- Energy-efficient glass, lighting, and HVAC system
- Occupancy sensors in rooms
- Use of recycled materials in the carpet and countertops
- Bamboo millwork
- Paint, carpet, and adhesive low in volatile organic compounds
