November 21, 2024
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New name proposed for Wilson Library

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The Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees is considering changing the name of the Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The Library Board “has received significant community input” calling for renaming the library, said Brian Engler, board chair and trustee representing the Braddock District. A segregationist president “Over the past few board meetings, residents … Continued

Library book sale opens tomorrow

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The Fall Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this Thursday, Oct 19, and extends through Sunday, Oct. 22. It’s open daily, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The sale, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers thousands of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, and more. There will be something for everyone, including art … Continued

Join the Teen Chopped Challenge

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The Fairfax County Public Library invites youths age 12-18 to show off their culinary skills by entering the Teen Chopped Challenge. To enter the contest, create an original recipe using three “mystery ingredients”: one can of black beans, one box of Jiffy corn mix, and one packet of Swiss Miss dark chocolate hot cocoa mix. … Continued

Library systems lists most popular books

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The most popular title circulating at the Fairfax County Library is an e-book set in a fantasy library – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. The FCPL reports the top print titles of 2022 are: Adult fiction: The Judge’s List by John Grisham Adult nonfiction: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner Teen: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne … Continued

Libraries to cut hours in August

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Once again, all Fairfax County public libraries will reduce their hours, as of Aug. 14, due to staff shortages. As library employees quit or retire, the library system is having trouble recruiting new staff. Under the new schedule, libraries will only be open two evenings a week. Libraries will be open Monday and Tuesday 9 … Continued

Library room dedicated to community activist Carmen Fernandez

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Community activist Carmen Fernandez was posthumously recognized July 9 at a ceremony to name the meeting room at Woodrow Wilson Library in her honor. Fernandez founded the nonprofit Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN), an educational and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening families through parent education and out-of-school activities for youths. Fernandez spent many … Continued

Library book sale starts next week

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The George Mason Friends’ big book sale is May 19-22 at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale, 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. Books on sale range from mysteries to biographies, graphic novels to cookbooks, fiction to art books, and much more. There will be plenty of children’s books, as well as audiobooks, CDs, and DVDs. … Continued

Covid tests available at library

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A limited supply of free Covid-19 rapid antigen test kits will be available Wednesday, Jan. 12, at four Fairfax County libraries, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. The library opens at 8 a.m. Only 300 tests will be available at each branch. The last time the libraries offered Covid test kits, they were snapped … Continued

Libraries to close on Sundays and Mondays

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All Fairfax County libraries will be closed on Sundays and Mondays starting this Sunday, Jan. 16, and running through April 1. That includes George Mason Regional Library in Annandale, Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church, and Woodrow Wilson Library in Bailey’s Crossroads. The schedule change is being done because of the surge in Covid cases, … Continued