Community Corner

10 Years Since Library Arson

Patch is seeking your memories of the fire that closed the Dale City Neighborhood Library in 2001.

On March 26, 2001, an apparent act of arson at the Dale City Neighborhood Library caused severe damage that forced the library to close. The library remained closed until November 13, 2001.

Do you remember that fire nearly 10 years ago? Dale City Patch wants to hear from you. What did you think at the time, and what was the community response like? Email nathan.curby@patch.com and share your memories with us.


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