Fairfax Library Foundation Celebrates A Library Jubilee!

The Fairfax Library Foundation and the many library lovers of Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax celebrated a successful Library Jubilee on Saturday September 25th. Guests were treated to a wide selection of hors d'oeuvres and the sounds of the George Mason Jazz Band, all in a celebration to raise money for the library programs and services Fairfax County residents have been utilizing in record numbers.

The event was held at the Mathy House, home of George Mason President Dr. Alan and Sally Merten. “We are thrilled to announce that A Library Jubilee raised over $90,000! This will certainly help the Foundation fund many needed library programs such as Changing Lives through Literature, Author Presentations, Early Literacy Outreach, scholarships, and more,” said Sally Merten, co-chair of the Jubilee.

The live and silent auctions, which included vacation packages, sporting tickets, autographed books, and more, garnered proceeds of over $11,000. The event was attended by almost 100 people.

The Foundation will look to carry the momentum of A Library Jubilee into a month-long celebration of Fairfax Library Foundation during October. A Library Jubilee marks the second annual and highly successful celebration of Fairfax County Public Library programs and services.