RECIPROCAL JURISDICTIONS
| Library | Libby | Hoopla | Kanopy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 10 | 30 | |
| Arlington | 20 | 30 | |
| Fairfax | 10 | ||
| Alexandria | 20 | 4 | |
| Prince William | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| Mary Riley | 10 | ||
| Loudoun | 0 |
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Counties of:
- Frederick
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Counties of:
- Virginia
- Cities of:
- Alexandria
- Falls Church
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Counties of:
- Arlington
- Fauquier
- Loudoun
- Prince William
- Cities of:
https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=726085&p=5445065
FCPL Reciprocal Library Card System
Key Rule
Persons who live, work, own property, or attend school in reciprocal jurisdictions are entitled to a free Fairfax County Public Library card. Reciprocal borrowers get all FCPL privileges except Interlibrary Loans.
Reciprocal Jurisdictions
District of Columbia
- DC Public Library
Maryland
- Counties of:
- Frederick
- Montgomery
- Prince George’s
Virginia
- Cities of:
- Alexandria
- Falls Church
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Counties of:
- Arlington
- Fauquier
- Loudoun
- Prince William
eBooks & Audiobooks (Libby/OverDrive)
| Library | Libby Checkouts | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 10 | Via Overdrive/Libby app |
| Montgomery | 10 | Has own independent OverDrive pool |
| Arlington | 20 | |
| Alexandria | 20 | |
| Prince William | 6 | |
| Loudoun | — | OverDrive via Library of Virginia |
| DC Public | 15 | Large collection |
| Prince George’s | 10 |
Pro Tip
You can add multiple library cards to the Libby app simultaneously and borrow from each system separately. Stack your holds across all reciprocal libraries to dramatically cut wait times on popular titles.
Streaming Video
| Library | Kanopy (tickets/mo) | Hoopla (items/mo) | WETA+ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | ❌ Dropped Feb 2025 | ❌ | ✅ Free | Kanopy too costly; WETA+ partnership new |
| Montgomery | ✅ 10 | ✅ 5 | — | |
| Arlington | — | ✅ | — | |
| Alexandria | ✅ 10 tickets | — | ✅ Free | Alexandria also has WETA+ partnership |
| Prince William | ✅ 15 | ✅ 3 | — | |
| Loudoun | ✅ | ✅ | — | |
| DC Public | ✅ | ✅ | — | |
| Prince George’s | ✅ 6 | ✅ 6 | — |
Fairfax Kanopy Status
FCPL ended its Kanopy subscription January 31, 2025 due to costs nearly doubling. They are “on the lookout for similar services with more sustainable pricing.” Use a Montgomery County or Prince William card for Kanopy access in the meantime.
Great Courses via Kanopy
The Great Courses lecture series is available through Kanopy at libraries that still carry it (Montgomery, Prince William, Alexandria, etc.). It is NOT a separate subscription — it’s bundled inside Kanopy.
Professional & Career Learning
| Library | LinkedIn Learning | Universal Class | LearningExpress | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | ✅ | ✅ 500+ courses | ✅ | LinkedIn org URL: fairfaxlibrary |
| Montgomery | ✅ | — | ✅ | |
| Arlington | ✅ | — | — | |
| Alexandria | — | ✅ Gale Courses | ✅ (TERC) | |
| Prince William | — | — | ✅ | |
| Loudoun | ✅ | — | — | |
| DC Public | ✅ | — | ✅ |
O'Reilly / Safari Books Online
None of the reciprocal libraries currently offer O’Reilly (Safari) Learning as of April 2026. Check your employer or alma mater — many universities provide O’Reilly access to alumni.
Newspapers & News (Digital)
| Library | NYT | Wash Post | WSJ | LA Times | Chicago Tribune | PressReader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | ✅* | ✅* | ✅* | ✅* | ✅* | — |
| Montgomery | ✅ | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Arlington | — | — | — | — | — | ✅ |
| Alexandria | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince William | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince George’s | ✅ | ✅ | — | — | — | ✅ Flipster |
*FCPL Newspaper Access — Important Detail
FCPL’s newspaper access comes via the “US Major Dailies” (ProQuest) database — this is a searchable archive interface, not a live subscription to the papers’ full websites/apps. It covers NYT, WaPo, WSJ, LAT, and Chicago Tribune with archives back to 1985, updated each morning.
Music Streaming
| Library | Freegal Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | ✅ 5 downloads/wk | Unlimited streaming |
| Arlington | ✅ | |
| Alexandria | ✅ 5 downloads/wk | 3 hrs/day streaming |
| Loudoun | ✅ | |
| Prince George’s | ✅ |
Magazines
| Library | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | Libby/OverDrive eMags | 4,000+ publications |
| Montgomery | PressReader, Flipster, Hoopla BingePass | Extensive |
| Arlington | PressReader | |
| Alexandria | Magzter | Unlimited access |
| Prince George’s | Flipster | Includes Essence, Time, People |
Language Learning
| Library | Mango Languages | Transparent Language | Rosetta Stone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | ✅ 70+ languages | ✅ | — |
| Montgomery | ✅ | — | ✅ 30 langs |
| Arlington | ✅ | — | — |
| Alexandria | ✅ Mango + Transparent | — | — |
| Loudoun | ✅ | — | — |
Comics & Graphic Novels
| Library | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | Comics Plus | Unlimited access |
| Prince George’s | Comics Plus | Unlimited, 7-day checkout |
| Loudoun | hoopla comics | Via hoopla |
Hoopla Deep Dive
What Hoopla Offers Beyond Video
Hoopla includes eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, movies, and TV — all with no holds/waitlists. Some libraries also offer Hoopla BingePass (single borrow = unlimited access to an entire platform like The Great Courses, Criterion Channel, etc.)
| Library | Monthly Limit | BingePass | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 5 | ✅ | Great Courses via BingePass |
| Arlington | — | — | Confirm with library |
| Prince William | 3 | — | |
| Loudoun | ✅ | — | |
| Fairfax | ❌ | ❌ | Not currently offered |
Quick Reference: Where to Get What
| Need | Best Library Card(s) to Use |
|---|---|
| Most Libby ebooks | Arlington (20) or Alexandria (20) |
| Kanopy / Great Courses video | Montgomery or Prince William |
| hoopla streaming | Montgomery (5/mo) |
| LinkedIn Learning | Fairfax or Arlington or Loudoun |
| NYT / WaPo (full site access) | Prince George’s |
| NYT / WaPo (archive/database) | Fairfax (US Major Dailies) |
| Music (Freegal) | Fairfax or Alexandria |
| Language Learning | Fairfax (broadest: 70+ langs) |
| Comics / Manga | Alexandria (unlimited) |
| WETA+ / PBS Streaming | Fairfax or Alexandria |
FCPL LinkedIn Learning Access
URL: https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/fairfaxlibrary
Org ID if prompted: fairfaxlibrary
Requirements:
- Active FCPL card (must have been used within the past year)
- 14-digit card number + PIN
Tip
Reciprocal borrowers fully qualify. If your card has lapsed, you can reset it at any FCPL branch or online.
Sources & Last Verified
- FCPL Research Portal: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov
- FCPL Kanopy discontinuation: FFXnow, January 8, 2025
- MCPL Downloads: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library
- Alexandria Digital Collection: https://alexlibraryva.org/digital-collection
- Prince William Digital Library: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/library/digital-library
- Last updated: April 2026