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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...

xanderer
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...

xanderer
Dec 2, 20221 min read


Fairfax Library Foundation Listed by Spur Local as “Critical Nonprofit” for 2023.
We are proud to announce that Fairfax Library Foundation has once again been selected by Spur Local (formerly The Catalogue for...

xanderer
Nov 19, 20221 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...

xanderer
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...

xanderer
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...
giovonnybland
Sep 12, 20221 min read


Fairfax Library Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners
ANNANDALE, VIRGINIA — In May, the Fairfax Library Foundation (FLF) awarded over $46,000 in scholarships to 28 recipients for both...
giovonnybland
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Fairfax Library Foundation Announces Miriam Smolen as Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors
FAIRFAX, Va. – The Fairfax Library Foundation is excited to announce that Miriam Smolen has been elected chair of the board of directors...
giovonnybland
Jul 18, 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...

xanderer
Dec 2, 20211 min read


Fairfax Library Foundation Awarded Cox Charities Community Grant
November 30, 2021 — Fairfax Library Foundation was among 18 local nonprofits, six in Northern Virginia, receiving a $5,000 Cox Charities...

xanderer
Nov 30, 20211 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...

xanderer
Oct 22, 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...

xanderer
Oct 4, 20211 min read


A Pivot & A Promise: FLF Publishes FY20-21 Annual Report
It’s been an unusual couple of years, to say the least. But if nothing else, it’s made for a packed and interesting FY2020-2021 annual...

xanderer
Sep 9, 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:...

xanderer
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...

xanderer
May 20, 20211 min read


There’s a Seat at the Table
The Fairfax Library Foundation is looking for nominees to join their Board of Directors. The Foundation focuses on short- and long-term...

xanderer
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Welcome, Year of the Ox!
A handful of homebound gourmands joined local chefs from the Culinaria Cooking School Tuesday evening via Zoom® to prepare some delicious...

xanderer
Feb 19, 20211 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....
cheryllee3
Oct 16, 20201 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...

xanderer
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Fairfax Library Foundation Announces 2020-2021 Board of Directors
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA – The Fairfax Library Foundation (FLF) welcomed its 2020-2021 Board of Directors on July 1, 2020. New to the Board is...
cheryllee3
Jul 23, 20201 min read
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