FAIRFAX LIBRARY FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement: Fairfax Library Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable and educational organization committed to providing supplementary support to the Fairfax County Public Library. The Foundation, while reinforcing the need for continued and increased public support for the Library, serves as a catalyst for attracting private funding from individuals, businesses, organizations and foundations to enhance library services for our community.
About This Cause
Fairfax Library Foundation funds the following five major programs areas which are not funded or under fund by the County's tax base: Ready to Read is an Early Literacy Outreach which brings the first essential skills of reading to preschool aged children (ages 3-5). Preschoolers in child care centers or Head Start classrooms are introduced to the joys of reading by an Outreach representative that visits the children for story time. Following the reading session, picture books are given to both the children and their caregivers to extend the benefits of early literacy by incorporating books into everyday life. The program targets children who are unable or are not taken by their caregivers to visit the library. It helps to foster skills and emphasize concepts needed for school readiness which they may otherwise lack when attending school for the first time. Changing Lives Through Literature (CLTL) is an alternative to formal court action for first time juvenile offenders and is used in conjunction with probation and parole. The program uses the power of literature to transform lives by helping participants learn about themselves, gaining insight about their own lives and behavior. Through reading and group discussions, the program rehabilitates offenders by building self-esteem, encouraging critical thinking, facilitating an understanding of how one’s actions impact others, and teaching offenders that they are not alone with their troubles. The Fairfax Library Foundation is proud to fund Academic Scholarships (undergraduate and graduate) and Continuing Education Scholarships. These scholarships are open to employees and volunteers of Fairfax County Public Library. Continuing Education Scholarships are awarded semiannually and provide opportunities for current library employees or volunteers that are not enrolled in a formal degree program to continue their education (through classes, conferences, and other professional enhancement courses) to foster the professional development of the Fairfax County Public Library team. Masters of Library Science Scholarships are merit-based and available to individuals pursuing a Master’s Degree in Library Science at an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school. Eligible applicants must be enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment by an ALA accredited school. Undergraduate Academic Scholarships are merit-based awards available to any current employee or volunteer with Fairfax County Public Library. In order to be eligible, an awardee may be asked to complete up to a maximum of 60 volunteer hours within a twelve-month period. Presentations, including Fall for the Book and the Summer Reading Program, remain popular attractions at the library. These Presentations encourage members to seek enjoyment from great literature, highlighting the importance of reading, literacy, and the library. Events for all ages demonstrate ability of the library to be used as a community gathering space while providing entertaining or informative activities. Presentations show the overall versatility of such a valuable resource in the community. The Foundation uses contributions to fund the purchase of Books and Materials for the 23 library branches. Expanding the collection of resources allows the library to maintain the most up to date materials, as well as to provide new digital, print, and other non-print materials to keep up with demand. Individuals can purchase and donate high-demand books to the library’s collection through the Foundation’s Amazon.com Wish List. The Wish List also allows customers to purchase items which they would personally like to see at the library and to shorten waiting lists on popular books.