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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...

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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


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...

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Nov 1, 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


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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Aug 19, 20231 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


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...

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May 31, 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


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...

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Oct 10, 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


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...

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Oct 4, 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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Jul 2, 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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May 20, 20211 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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Nov 9, 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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Oct 16, 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...

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Sep 21, 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...

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Sep 15, 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...

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Sep 7, 20201 min read
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