Sweet CakeLove for the Library

On Sunday, March 28th, Warren Brown discussed his inspiration to transition from lawyer to baker before a full house at the Alden Theatre. The evening included a CakeLove cupcake reception and signing of over 115 books, including the soon to be released, United Cakes of America. Thanks to Warren's generosity, the Library Foundation's book sale raised over $1,200 for future library programs!

If you love libraries, please leave a comment!

Children's author, Jama Rattigan is determined to enhance the Fairfax County Public Library through the Foundation's Amazon.com Wish List. She is generously offering $1for each comment received by midnight on Saturday, March 27th.

Please take a moment to leave a comment on Jama's Blog.

RESULT: Thanks to all who posted 174 comments, encouraging Jama to round her gift up to $200. This contribution allowed her to add 22 children's books, including some by her personal idols Cynthia Rylant and Cynthia Kadohata, to our library shelves. Thank you, Jama!

Library Reduction in Operations

The proposed $3.4 Million Budget Cut to the Fairfax County Public Library system would reduce service to immigrants and children as reported in the Falls Church News-Press.

Foundation recognizes Patrick Dexter's service

On Tuesday, March 16, the Fairfax Library Foundation proudly recognized Patrick J. Dexter for more than a decade of dedicated service as a valuable Board Director and Chair of the Fairfax Library Foundation. See his exemplary contributions.

Raise taxes to reduce cuts?

The Washington Examiner reports on the possibility of resurrecting the Fairfax County vehicle registration fee and hears a plea from residents to raise taxes to avoid drastic service cuts in the Second Richest County in the nation according to Forbes Magazine, as announced via WTOP News.

Don't Let This Happen in Fairfax County

World-class educational opportunities attract people and businesses to Fairfax. Libraries provide life long education. The Fairfax County Executive has recommended an additional $3.4 million cut in library funds – that’s a nearly one-third reduction in two years. This will substantially reduce hours, services, books, and staff. Tell your Supervisor to restore the funding to the libraries. Learn how.

This ad was made possible through support of the Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library and the Fairfax Library Foundation.