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A Record-Breaking “Deck the Shelves” GivingTuesday Fundraiser
A wave of community support from donors and followers of Fairfax Library Foundation has helped bring 414 in-demand books, board games, and measuring devices to Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) branches across the region. Now in its sixth year, the Foundation’s “Deck the Shelves” GivingTuesday campaign invites supporters to purchase “most needed” titles from our Amazon Wish List , which are then donated directly to FCPL. Upon arrival at the library’s Technical Operations

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Dec 9, 20252 min read


Misako Rocked!
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation was excited to sponsor an appearance by manga comic artist Misako Rocks on Saturday, October 11, as part of the annual Fall for the Book festival. The artist performed a free, live workshop for children aged 7 to 12 on the City of Fairfax Fall Festival ’s children's stage. Attendees learned, step by step, how to draw in manga and anime styles. Fairfax Library Foundation is a longtime sponsor of Fall for the Book, now in its 26t

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Oct 13, 20251 min read


Kicking Off Summer with Stories and Smiles!
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation proudly hosted its annual Children’s Summer Reading Festival on Saturday, June 14, at...
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Jun 20, 20252 min read


Celebrate a Foundation Milestone with TikTok Sensation Mychal Threets
CELEBRATE WITH FAIRFAX LIBRARY FOUNDATION AS IT MARKS ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY! For three decades, Fairfax Library Foundation has dedicated...

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Jan 21, 20252 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,...

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Jun 17, 20242 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...

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May 30, 20241 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...

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Nov 29, 20231 min read


FLF Presents: Nick Hornby
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — An audience of movie buffs and literature junkies packed the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, Virginia, on October 13 to hear rock star author/screenwriter Nick Hornby discuss his legendary writing career—including his latest book, Dickens and Prince . The event, affably moderated by Stephen Goodwin, was the headline event of the 2023 Fall For The Book Festival , and was sponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation . 2023 marks the 25th anniv

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Oct 16, 20231 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 21, 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...

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Jun 12, 20232 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...

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May 11, 20231 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...

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Dec 2, 20221 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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Dec 2, 20211 min read


FLF Brings Tommy Orange to Fall for the Book
The Fairfax Library Foundation was proud to sponsor “There, There: A Conversation with Tommy Orange” this past Wednesday evening. The...

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Oct 8, 20201 min read


Q: What is the First Book You Plan to Read in 2020?
What is the First Book You Plan to Read in 2020? Might we offer some suggestions?

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Jan 1, 20203 min read


Debate Time: eBooks vs. Printed Books
Hello, my name is Rachel E. Kim, and I am an intern writing on behalf of the Fairfax Library Foundation. Welcome to “Debate Time: eBooks...
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Dec 3, 20182 min read
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