Every friends group makes valuable contributions to the entire library, as well as their own branch. The donate now button below opens a secure online portal where you can make. The foundation supports fairfax countys network of 23 public libraries, providing essential funding for programs and services that benefit more than 1 million residents. Supportwe contribute to the fairfax library foundation and the annual fall for the book festival.
Friends of the library donations fairfax county public. For donations requiring more than a carload of books please contact 718. 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. If youre interested in supporting the ashburn library by joining the friends, please contact the group directly. Help enrich your community by becoming a friend of the fairfax county public library. The deed and statement of value must be signed, dated, and returned to the library before an official acknowledgement can be made. Fairfax librarys food for fines program helps the hungry. Materials left at the bookstore doors are likely to be soiled by the elements and will not be sold. Please note we cannot accept textbooks or other school materials. 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. These individual groups support, assist and promote library activities for the local community. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships. Do you accept donations of books or other materials. We accept all such items, excluding encyclopedias, textbooks, magazines, vhs tapes, cassettes, or records.
Donations are accepted at central library year round. They collect book donations by drop off at either their atlanta, ga office or their st. Fairfax county, virginia do you value public libraries. 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. Visitors to the tysonspimmit regional library used book sale on. The fairfax library foundations amazon wish list is a quick and tangible way to make a difference for your library.
Apr 14, 2020 what is the status of library programs. 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. Collaborative, community focused, service oriented, learning focused, innovative, adaptable, and positive. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Donating online is the easiest way to make a contribution. The foundation for fcps is the 501c3 philanthropic arm of the school system and accepts monetary gifts. Please contact the loudoun library foundation if you have a large donation. 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. All library sponsored programs are canceled through may 31st.
The majority of donated materials are sold in book sales, sponsored by the friends of the library, which raise funds to enhance library services. Friends of the library research center guides fairfax county. Donate books and other materials fcpl accepts donations of popular, lightlyused books and media. No donated materials will be accepted while the library is closed to the public. They collect used books and then sell them to help the library with their fundraising. The foundation is a 501c3 charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the fairfax county. 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. Availability can change throughout the month based on the librarys budget. Friends of the library friends of the library research. We appreciate your donation of books, postage stamps, and time. Liz as she reads from head to toe by eric carle and shares a monkey rhyme. You may request a receipt of donations gift receipt for tax purposes.
Vbpls materials management unit determines whether donated items meet selection guidelines. 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. Are you discouraged when budget issues impact library services. 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. 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. Most libraries have a friends of the library group that helps to raise money for the library. 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. 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. Hear our students questions and thoughts on her books by. Library branches of the fairfax county public library are aided by their friends group. Friends of chantilly regional library fairfax county. Thank you for your support in helping the fairfax library foundation continue to enhance the fairfax county public library. The used bookstore run by the friends of the marin county free library book place accepts larger donations depending on available storage. Friends of city of fairfax regional library library.
No donated materials will be accepted while the library is closed thanks for asking and for your interest in donating. Frederick county public libraries fcpl welcomes donated materials within the following guidelines. View the video on youtube and check out our past storytimes on the fairfax county public librarys youtube channel. Donations to the fairfax library foundation are a simple way to give back to your community, represent your organization, or honor a loved one. Whether big or small, all donations make strides toward library enhancements and improvements in fairfax county and the city of fairfax. 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. Friends of city of fairfax regional library library fairfax county. 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. What you need to know library services during closure. Friends of the library donations fairfax county public library. Fairfax librarys food for fines program helps the hungry patch. Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in general. 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. All librarysponsored programs are canceled through may 31st.
He carried two bags of books one to return, another to donate. We are anchored by the following values which guide us in our vision and the fulfillment of our mission. Jun 25, 20 this post was contributed by a community member. Thank you for your support of public education through this donation offer. Some library friends groups have hundreds of thousands of dollars in their accounts. All meeting room bookings are canceled through may 31st. 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. The fairfax library foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing.
If you wish instead to donate books to children in immigration detention facilities, visit our 2,000 libros page. With this contribution option, you can even be the first to read the book through our first loan. Raising funds through used book sales on line and semiannually, as well as two sales dedicated to childrens materials. You can still place a hold on the title, and your hold will be automatically filled as soon as the title is available again. 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. This program is a way to make a tangible difference for your library. Once logged in to your account you will find the link in the dashboard area of the page see image. Fairfax county, virginia the mission of the friends of oakton library is simple. We will accept 1 bag or small box of donations at the branch. Donate books and other materials frederick county public. Book group book sale branch out business common ground creative writing digital programs health and wellness languages other than english learning english. Fairfax county public library missionwe build community and promote literacies through programming, community spaces, technologies, and collections of educational and recreational resources.
Thank you for your interest in donating to the friends of the burke centre library. 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. Availability can change throughout the month based on the library s budget. 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. Books can be delivered to the returns desk in the central library grand lobby any time during its hours of service. Library events fairfax library calendar library home. Friends of oakton library library fairfax county, virginia. Jun 15, 2018 some library friends groups have hundreds of thousands of dollars in their accounts.
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. Cascades library has a small ongoing used book sale, as well as a large annual book sale in may. All loudoun county public library locations are closed until further notice to help reduce the spread of the new coronavirus covid19. View the video on youtube and check out our past storytimes on the fairfax county public library s youtube channel. Hena khan, through the fairfax network meet the author. 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. Your generosity encourages positive growth in the fairfax community by helping to expand library programs and services, including our key funding areas. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library clash over. Fairfax county public library and friends of the library. 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. Friends of the ashburn library po box 911 ashburn, va 20146 colleen regan, president.
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. Reston regional library is a busy public library located in fairfax county va, serving the residents of reston, herndon, and surrounding communities. Folmc bookstores accept new and gently used items in good, clean condition. Donate now thank you for your support in helping the fairfax library foundation continue to enhance the fairfax county public library.
It is to support and enhance library resources and services and to foster a strong. Due to limited space, we restrict book donations to one 1 box at a time. Cascades library accepts donations of books, dvds and cds. If you want to continuously make a difference for fairfax county public library by generously. 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. In fact, a percentage of the net sale price of every book goes to these great causes. The donate now button below opens a secure online portal where you can make a donation to support all fcps students and educators.
Not only do your book donations through pick up please support us veterans, they also support reading in. Friends of burke centre library library fairfax county. Practice speaking reading and writing english with a volunteer partner. See more of fairfax county public library on facebook. Click here for information about helpful changes to your account and online resources. November 06, 2019 belvedere students participated in a virtual visit with author, hena khan, through the fairfax network meet the author series. 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. Join with other friends of the burke centre library. Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of a good book or the myriad of benefits and services of the library should be.
We welcome donations in good enough condition to resell. 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. In fairfax county, protests over dumping of library books could not. Please note that while folmc bookstores are closed due to covid19, staff are unable to accept donations. Friends of the city of fairfax regional library have supported the fairfax branch and the library system for almost 50 years. The used bookstore run by the friends of the marin county free library book place accepts larger donations depending on available storage space. We cannot accept larger donations due to limited storage space. Fairfax county library revamps system, discards books.
The library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. Donating to another organization may be more effective. 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. 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. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the fairfax county public library digital collection. Apr 10, 2020 the library accepts materials in good condition and prefers current titles by popular authors. Book donations want to donate a book to the library. In fairfax county, protests over dumping of library books. It is to support and enhance library resources and services and to foster a strong connection between the library and the local community. Books and materials, ready to read early literacy outreach, changing lives through literature, scholarships, and presentations. You will need a fairfax county public library card in order to access the several ebook services that the library subscribes to, including. 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.
Donate your new and gentlyused books to support our annual book sale. The due date for physical items has been extended to june 20. Checks should be made to fairfax library foundation and can be mailed to. Group accepts librarys food for fines donations fairfax city, va. While branches are closed, offsite access to is now available.
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