October 27, 2020 at 2:30pm
Young readers now have virtual access to the Fairfax County Public Library through a new program created in partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools.
LEAP, or Library Equity Access Pass, started on Oct. 1. The program was initially piloted in 2019 and was created to ensure student access to library materials, even without a library card or an account with the library, according to the program website.
Now, the program has been adapted to a virtual platform, making access even easier in the midst of the pandemic.
Through LEAP, students grades PreK-12 only need their name to check out materials. Additionally, the program will never charge fines or fees. Each account will allow students to check out up to three items at a time for six weeks each.