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Beyond the Books: S.A. Cosby
McLEAN, VIRGINIA — Fifty or so fortunate fiction fans were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience when Fairfax Library Foundation hosted a V.I.P. meet-and-greet with bestselling author S. A. Cosby on February 21, at the McLean Community Center . The intimate, ticket-only fundraiser preceded Fairfax County Public Library ’s author talk and booksigning with Cosby at The Alden Theatre that afternoon. Cosby, a The New York Times bestselling author from southeastern Virgini

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Feb 231 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


Mychal Threets Brings the Joy as Fairfax Library Foundation Turns 30
BURKE, VIRGINIA — Fairfax Library Foundation celebrated an inspiring milestone at its 30 th Anniversary Celebration held on Saturday,...
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Apr 7, 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


Fairfax Library Foundation Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Winners
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA — Recipients of Fairfax Library Foundation’s 2024 scholarships were recognized on Wednesday, May 8, at the Fairfax...

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May 14, 20242 min read


Living History: Carlotta Walls LaNier
McLEAN, VIRGINIA —A handful of lucky library supporters were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience when Fairfax Library Foundation...

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Mar 3, 20242 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


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


They Met The Master and Benefitted Their Library in the Process.
CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA — On the Mount Olympus of living American novelists, few sit higher than bestselling author and Fairfax County...

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Oct 6, 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


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


FLF Presents: Emily St. John Mandel
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA — Fiction fans descended upon George Mason University’s Harris Theatre to hear bestselling author Emily St. John Mandel...

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Oct 24, 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


Thank You: 2022 Cinema in the Community
The Fairfax Library Foundation extends our gratitude to all those who attended our Cinema in the Community (CITC) movie screenings this...
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Sep 12, 20221 min read


FLF Sponsors Fall for the Book Headliner Brit Bennett
The Fairfax Library Foundation was proud to sponsor “A Conversation with Brit Bennett” , a headlining event at this year’s Fall for the...

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Oct 22, 20211 min read
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