Tag: libraries
Book sale at the library begins this week
The semi-annual book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale begins this week. This event, hosted by George Mason Friends, offers a great selection of high-quality hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, children’s books, and more. The four-day book sale will begin on Thursday, April 18, and go on through Sunday, April 21. It’s … Continued
Library book sale opens tomorrow
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
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
Bike to Work Day will have a pit stop at the Annandale library
For the first time since Bike to Work Day was established 22 years ago in the D.C. area, there will be a pit stop at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale. Bike to Work Day is May 19. Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association are coordinating the event with the goal of raising … Continued
Library systems lists most popular books
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
Book sale at library opens next week
Looking for a book to read to the kids, a travel book to plan your next trip, or a novel for hunkering down on a cool fall evening? The fall used book sale at George Mason Regional Library in Annandale has all that and much more. The sale, sponsored by George Mason Friends. is Thursday, … Continued
Libraries to cut hours in August
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
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
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
School advocates rally for librarians
Nearly 70 people participated in a rally to support school librarians March 24 before a school board meeting at Luther Jackson Middle School. At the meeting, several people attacked librarians for supporting LGBTQ students’ rights. The rally was co-hosted by 4 Public Education, the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT), and FCPS Pride. “The librarians … Continued
Covid tests available at library
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
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
Free Covid test kits will be available at libraries
Fairfax County public libraries will distribute free Covid-19 rapid antigen at-home test kits beginning Friday, Dec. 3. BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Card test kits will be available at 21 libraries, including George Mason Regional Library in Annandale and Thomas Jefferson Library in Falls Church.
FCPS reinstates books challenged by parents
Two books that had been subject to a formal challenge have been reinstated in Fairfax County Public School libraries. The books – Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe and Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison – had been temporarily removed following a complaint in September. Parents had charged the books were inappropriate in schools because of claims … Continued
George Mason book sale returns Oct. 22 – smaller but longer
Some of the books available at the George Mason fall book sale. [Photos: George Mason Friends] After a long break due to the Covid pandemic, George Mason Friends is again hosting a book sale at George Mason Regional Library. This year’s sale, beginning Friday, Oct. 22, will be smaller but take place over 10 days.