Libraries in Fredericksburg region reopening to public today Libraries in the Fredericksburg region will reopen to the public on March 1. Residents will be able to go inside library branches, including two in Stafford County, the Porter Branch at 2001 Parkway Boulevard in North Stafford, and the Howell Branch at 806 Lyons Boulevard, browse collections, and check out materials. “The goal has been to maintain a safe environment for library staff and customers,” said CRRL Board of Trustees Chair Kimberly Young. Masks are still required to be worn inside the buildings. And, the library will maintain its curbside pickup service for those who choose to check out materials online, drive to a branch, and have the materials brought to their cars.