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Jun 172 min read

Reading Fun Under Magnificent Sun!

FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation held the first of its two 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Festivals on Saturday, June...

We’re doing it again! 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Festival

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May 301 min read

We’re doing it again! 2024 Children’s Summer Reading Festival

Fairfax Library Foundation will reprise its highly acclaimed Children’s Summer Reading Festival beginning in June with two free events...

Annual GivingTuesday Fundraiser Puts Nearly 200 “Most-Needed” Books on FCPL Shelves

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Nov 29, 20231 min read

Annual GivingTuesday Fundraiser Puts Nearly 200 “Most-Needed” Books on FCPL Shelves

Thanks to the generosity of friends and followers of the Fairfax Library Foundation, 196 books deemed “most-needed” by Fairfax County...

Fairfax Library Foundation is Children’s Stage Sponsor Again at City of Fairfax Fall Festival

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Oct 31, 20231 min read

Fairfax Library Foundation is Children’s Stage Sponsor Again at City of Fairfax Fall Festival

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — Though the weather left much to be desired, the City of Fairfax Fall Festival, held Saturday, October 14, still...

A Second Chance to Celebrate Summer Reading

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Aug 21, 20232 min read

A Second Chance to Celebrate Summer Reading

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation held the second of its two inaugural Children’s Summer Reading Festivals on Sunday,...

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Aug 18, 20231 min read

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA — The weather was idyllic as nearly 400 wannabe princesses and snowmen gathered on the lawn of the Chantilly Regional...

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Jun 11, 20232 min read

A Great Day for Young Readers!

LORTON, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation held the first of its two inaugural Children’s Summer Reading Festivals on Saturday, June...

Former Foundation Board Member Yo Atkins Honored

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May 30, 20232 min read

Former Foundation Board Member Yo Atkins Honored

BURKE, VIRGINIA — The Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees recently honored longtime Friends of Pohick Library President and...

A New Event to Keep Kids Reading This Summer

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May 11, 20231 min read

A New Event to Keep Kids Reading This Summer

Fairfax Library Foundation is excited to announce the launch of an exciting new event which will kick off Fairfax County Public Library’s...

“Deck the Shelves” Lands 137 Most-Needed Books on Fairfax County Public Library Shelves

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Dec 2, 20221 min read

“Deck the Shelves” Lands 137 Most-Needed Books on Fairfax County Public Library Shelves

Thanks to the generosity of followers and friends of the Fairfax Library Foundation, 137 books deemed “most-needed” by Fairfax County...

Fairfax Library Foundation Sponsors Children’s Stage at 2022 City of Fairfax Fall Festival

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Oct 10, 20221 min read

Fairfax Library Foundation Sponsors Children’s Stage at 2022 City of Fairfax Fall Festival

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — Enticed by a particularly spectacular autumn day, crowds flooded the streets of Old Town Fairfax for the City of...

Foundation’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser Makes FCPL’s Collection 114 Books Richer

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Dec 2, 20211 min read

Foundation’s Giving Tuesday Fundraiser Makes FCPL’s Collection 114 Books Richer

Since its beginnings in 2012 as a coordinated pushback to the runaway commercialism of “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday,” Giving Tuesday...

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Oct 4, 20211 min read

A Mamma Mia! Sing Along

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA — More than 200 library lovers and dancing queens joined forces on a balmy autumn night on the lawn of the Chantilly...

Fairfax Library Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors

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Jul 2, 20211 min read

Fairfax Library Foundation Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA – The Fairfax Library Foundation (FLF) welcomed its 2021-2022 Board of Directors on July 1, 2021. New to the Board are:...

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May 20, 20211 min read

Harry Potter Sells Out

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA — Library lovers, Harry Potter fans, and cosplayers alike gathered beneath the stars on the lawn of the Chantilly...

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Nov 9, 20201 min read

Open S.T.E.A.M Labs

By Sophia Dort If you’ve followed the FLF blog recently, you know that my mom volunteers a lot at the Fairfax County Public Library. I...

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Oct 16, 20201 min read

In Memory of Will Jasper

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Mr. Will Jasper, longtime Fairfax County Library Trustee for Lee District. Mr....

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Sep 21, 20201 min read

LEGO and Pokemon Nights

By Sophia Dort If you follow the FLF blog regularly, you may remember that I discussed my mom’s library volunteer work in my previous...

Bonds Build Libraries, Libraries Build Communities

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Sep 15, 20201 min read

Bonds Build Libraries, Libraries Build Communities

Most of us already know who we’ll be choosing in the November 3rd Presidential Election, but what you may not know is there will be...

English Conversations: Now Happening Online

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Sep 7, 20201 min read

English Conversations: Now Happening Online

By Sophia Dort My mom has volunteered for Fairfax County Public Library in several capacities, one of which is the English Language...