No donated materials will be accepted while the library is closed to the public. Fairfax librarys food for fines program helps the hungry patch. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. The foundation is a 501c3 charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the fairfax county. All library sponsored programs are canceled through may 31st. This program is a way to make a tangible difference for your library. Please watch this space or follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news.
Collaborative, community focused, service oriented, learning focused, innovative, adaptable, and positive. These individual groups support, assist and promote library activities for the local community. Are you discouraged when budget issues impact library services. Donate now thank you for your support in helping the fairfax library foundation continue to enhance the fairfax county public library. Friends of the library friends of the library research. As all branches of fairfax county public library, including reston regional library, have been closed to the public, our spring book sale has been canceled, and we are not currently accepting book donations. Purchasing a book from the wish list helps fill the shelves of the 23 branches of the fairfax county public library with the books the library staff know we need most. Library events fairfax library calendar library home. The foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts. Library branches of the fairfax county public library are aided by their friends group. Friends of the library research center guides fairfax county. Hays says that the friends already commit about 90 percent of their resources to the fairfax county library, but many groups also participate in other community and charity efforts, such as book.
He carried two bags of books one to return, another to donate. Group accepts librarys food for fines donations fairfax city, va. Raising funds through used book sales on line and semiannually, as well as two sales dedicated to childrens materials. If you want to continuously make a difference for fairfax county public library by generously. View the video on youtube and check out our past storytimes on the fairfax county public librarys youtube channel. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. In fairfax county, protests over dumping of library books could not. November 06, 2019 belvedere students participated in a virtual visit with author, hena khan, through the fairfax network meet the author series. The majority of donated materials are sold in book sales, sponsored by the friends of the library, which raise funds to enhance library services.
Donate books and other materials fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media. You will need a fairfax county public library card in order to access the several ebook services that the library subscribes to, including. The due date for physical items has been extended to june 20. Please note that while folmc bookstores are closed due to covid19, staff are unable to accept donations. Checks should be made to fairfax library foundation and can be mailed to. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. Cascades library accepts donations of books, dvds and cds. Help enrich your community by becoming a friend of the fairfax county public library. Apr 14, 2020 what is the status of library programs. Please contact the loudoun library foundation if you have a large donation. All loudoun county public library locations are closed until further notice to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus covid19. Yes, but we recommend that you check our list of other books to prisoners programs as there might be a similar organization closer to you. Donating to another organization may be more effective. We are anchored by the following values which guide us in our vision and the fulfillment of our mission.
Vbpls materials management unit determines whether donated items meet selection guidelines. Whether big or small, all donations make strides toward library enhancements and improvements in fairfax county and the city of fairfax. Reston regional library is a busy public library located in fairfax county va, serving the residents of reston, herndon, and surrounding communities. Just click the schedule a pickup button below, choose a date for your donation pickup, leave your clearly labeled donations outside on the day you choose, and our driver will pick up your donation rain or shine. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details you may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. All meeting room bookings are canceled through may 31st.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. Books are sold online to help raise funds for awesome nonprofit literacy organizations changing the world through teaching kids, supporting families, building schools and filling libraries. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Donating online is the easiest way to make a contribution. See more of fairfax county public library on facebook. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library clash over.
Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be. With this contribution option, you can even be the first to read the book through our first loan. Consider purchasing a book from the foundations wish list, helping to fill the shelves of the 23 branches of fairfax county public library with the books the library staff knows we need the most. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their fundraising. You can still place a hold on the title, and your hold will be automatically filled as soon as the title is available again. Join with other friends of the burke centre library. The friends groups should be spending a large percentage of the donations they receive each year on the libraries with which they are affiliated or fairfax county library system as a whole. Thank you for your support in helping the fairfax library foundation continue to enhance the fairfax county public library. Fairfax county, virginia do you value public libraries. Fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media. Donations to the fairfax library foundation are a simple way to give back to your community, represent your organization, or honor a loved one. Fairfax county public library missionwe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources. Friends of the library donations fairfax county public library. Hear our students questions and thoughts on her books by.
Fairfax county, virginia the mission of the friends of oakton library is simple. Friends of the marin county free library we are a nonprofit 501c3 group of volunteers dedicated to making our library system and its programs the best they can be. Friends of the city of fairfax regional library have supported the fairfax branch and the library system for almost 50 years. Visitors to the tysonspimmit regional library used book sale on. But as sam clay, fairfaxs longtime library director, launched a plan to revamp the county system, no books were given to the friends of the library for seven months this year, and more than. It is to support and enhance library resources and services and to foster a strong connection between the library and the local community. Donations are accepted at central library year round. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. Click here for information about helpful changes to your account and online resources. Most friends groups hold book sales, and the proceeds are donated back to the library to help the library acquire books and equipment as well. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships. The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors.
Friends of city of fairfax regional library library. Friends of burke centre library library fairfax county. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the fairfax county public library digital collection. Hena khan, through the fairfax network meet the author. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes. We appreciate your donation of books, postage stamps, and time. The fairfax library foundations amazon wish list is a quick and tangible way to make a difference for your library. Monetary donations to fcps the foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts from the community on behalf of fcps. No donated materials will be accepted while the library is closed thanks for asking and for your interest in donating. Folmc bookstores accept new and gently used items in good, clean condition. Thank you for your support of public education through this donation offer. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships, and presentations.
All librarysponsored programs are canceled through may 31st. Friends of oakton library library fairfax county, virginia. Fairfax library foundation funds many events at the 23 library branches, including such programs as the librarys summer reading program, author prizes and presentations at the annual fall for the book festival, and the book club conference. What you need to know library services during closure. The fairfax library foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the fairfax county public library, the largest public library system in the commonwealth of virginia. Cascades library has a small ongoing used book sale, as well as a large annual book sale in may. Friends of chantilly regional library fairfax county. We welcome donations in good enough condition to resell. If you wish instead to donate books to children in immigration detention facilities, visit our 2,000 libros page. Jan 14, 2020 group accepts library s food for fines donations fairfax city, va fairfax countys 22 library branches collected about 9,000 items of nonperishable food from residents during the month of. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. Book donations university of delaware library the university of delaware library accepts a limited number of books and other materials that support the instructional and research programs of the university and that meet the criteria in the university of delaware library gifts. Donate books and other materials frederick county public.
Jun 15, 2018 some library friends groups have hundreds of thousands of dollars in their accounts. Donated items may be placed in the librarys collection or provided to the friends of virginia beach public library, which supports vbpl and the community with proceeds from used book sales. Each branch may have different guidelines for what they are able to accept, so please contact the friends group of your local branch for more details. Availability can change throughout the month based on the librarys budget. The donate now button below opens a secure online portal where you can make.
Group accepts librarys food for fines donations fairfax city, va fairfax countys 22 library branches collected about 9,000 items of nonperishable food from residents during the month of. Friends of city of fairfax regional library library fairfax county. Rbdigital formerly oneclickdigital ebooks and audiobooks. We will accept 1 bag or small box of donations at the branch. Every friends group makes valuable contributions to the entire library, as well as their own branch. Jun 25, 20 this post was contributed by a community member. Do you accept donations of books or other materials. Friends of the ashburn library po box 911 ashburn, va 20146 colleen regan, president. Fairfax librarys food for fines program helps the hungry. Availability can change throughout the month based on the library s budget. Friends of the library donations fairfax county public.
In fairfax county, protests over dumping of library books. The library offers free access to ebooks and eaudiobooks, which are digital books that you can read or listen to on a computer or a portable device. Thank you for your interest in donating to the friends of the burke centre library. Materials left at the bookstore doors are likely to be soiled by the elements and will not be sold. The deed and statement of value must be signed, dated, and returned to the library before an official acknowledgement can be made. Practice speaking reading and writing english with a volunteer partner. Supportwe contribute to the fairfax library foundation and the annual fall for the book festival. The friends of the reston regional library is an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization, driven by an active team of volunteers who support the library through blood, sweat, and book sales. Feb 04, 2020 help enrich your community by becoming a friend of the fairfax county public library. The library may not legally appraise potential donations. They collect book donations by drop off at either their atlanta, ga office or their st. Your generosity encourages positive growth in the fairfax community by helping to expand library programs and services, including our key funding areas.
Fairfax county library revamps system, discards books. In august, after hearing reports of largescale book dumping, fairfax county supervisor linda smyth went to the librarys chantilly technical operations center and found another trash bin full. View the video on youtube and check out our past storytimes on the fairfax county public library s youtube channel. Oct 01, 2019 book donations university of delaware library the university of delaware library accepts a limited number of books and other materials that support the instructional and research programs of the university and that meet the criteria in the university of delaware library gifts of library materials policy. Book group book sale branch out business common ground creative writing digital programs health and wellness languages other than english learning english. Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. If youre interested in supporting the ashburn library by joining the friends, please contact the group directly. The fairfax library foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing. As an allvolunteer organization with many volunteers that rely on public transit, we do not have the capacity to pick up donations from most donors. The used bookstore run by the friends of the marin county free library book place accepts larger donations depending on available storage. Liz as she reads from head to toe by eric carle and shares a monkey rhyme. While branches are closed, offsite access to is now available. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library.
Today, while public funding dwindles, organizations like fairfax library foundation make all the difference. The donate now button below opens a secure online portal where you can make a donation to support all fcps students and educators. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records. The used bookstore run by the friends of the marin county free library book place accepts larger donations depending on available storage space. Some library friends groups have hundreds of thousands of dollars in their accounts. Due to limited space, we restrict book donations to one 1 box at a time. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Welcome to fairfax county public schools fcps online donation website. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Once logged in to your account you will find the link in the dashboard area of the page see image. Donation items clothing, furniture, vehicles, computers planned giving charitable bequest, estate planning partners of hope apply today and start giving monthly donation pickups priority donation pickup services.
Book donations want to donate a book to the library. Neighbor news new book donation bins by books for america, neighbor jun 25, 20 9. It is to support and enhance library resources and services and to foster a strong. Apr 10, 2020 the library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. The foundation supports fairfax countys network of 23 public libraries, providing essential funding for programs and services that benefit more than 1 million residents. The foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts from the community on behalf of fcps. Please refer to our material donations policy for details. We cannot accept larger donations due to limited storage space.
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