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Fairfax Libraries' Future - Public Input Opportunities

A crucial conversation is currently underway to decide the future of Fairfax County Public Libraries.  We really need as many people as possible to attend the upcoming public meetings. The message heard at these meetings will determine whether we still require librarians in our libraries, specialists in services to children and youth in our libraries,
full staffing of our libraries with well trained and motivated staff, and much more. Please come out and speak up for your libraries and library services before it is too late.

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Mount. Vernon District
Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Lorton Library
9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton
Contact: David C. F. Ray, 703-244-0851
davidcfray@hotmail.com

Braddock District
Oct. 19, 1:30 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Kings Park Library
9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke
Contact: David C. F. Ray, 703-244-0851
davidcfray@hotmail.com

Dranesville District
Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Great Falls Library
9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls
Contact: David C. F. Ray, 703-244-0851
davidcfray@hotmail.com

Lee District
The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.
John Marshall Library
6209 Rose Hill Dr., Alexandria
Contact: Karen Gates, 703-324-8324
karen.gates@fairfaxcounty.gov

Hunter Mill District
Oct. 30, 7 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Hunters Woods Elementary School Cafeteria
2401 Colts Neck, Rd., Reston
Contact: Karen Gates, 703-324-8324
Karen.gates@fairfaxcounty.gov

Dranesville District
Nov. 6, 7 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
Spring Hill Elementary School Cafeteria
8201 Lewinsville Rd., McLean
Contact: Karen Gates, 703-324-8324
karen.gates@fairfaxcounty.gov

Mason District
Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

The Future of Fairfax County Public Library
George Mason Regional Library 
7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale 
Contact: Karen Gates, 703-324-8324
karen.gates@fairfaxcounty.gov


You can also share your thoughts/concerns/suggestions about our libraries with the Evaluation & Communication Committee which is coordinating the input effort :

David Ray  davidcfray@hotmail.com
Susan Thorniley sthorniley@fcps.edu
Mary Petersen  mpetersen3936@gmail.com

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