The Friends of the
Lorton Library was formed in 1983. We have been active
in support of the library and the surrounding Lorton
community. We are very active in the support of what
we feel is the best library branch in the county.
The history of the Friends of the
Lorton Library goes back to the time when Lorton had
only a storefront branch in Williamsburg Square. Early
Friends supporters were Harry Lattimore, Joanne Foster
and Nancy Roper. With the opening of the Community Library
in April, 1990, a new Friends organization was formed
and helped sponsor opening day festivities for the new
branch. Since the opening, the Friends have continued
to support branch needs, including a period when several
officers of the Friends were no longer able to offer
their support. In January 1998 the Friends group was
revitalized with new officers under the leadership of
Anne Marsh.
To become a
Friend of the Lorton Library, please complete this online
form.
| Mission
Statement: |
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| The Friends
are committed to sponsoring a love of reading
and encouraging everyone to avail themselves
of the wide variety of resources our library
offers.
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| Accomplishments: |
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The Friends
have supported library programs for adults
and children; purchased computer-related equipment
and supplies, furniture and display items; assisted
in holiday and commemorative activities; conducted
ongoing and periodic book sales; met other library
needs not in the formal Fairfax County Public
Library budget.
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| Membership: |
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| There are
no membership fees. There is a bulletin board
in the vestibule which has current Friends information
on meeting times and membership. We welcome you
to attend our meetings and are always looking
for new members. We hope to see you at our next
meeting.
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| Meeting
Dates: |
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| We meet about
five times a year from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,
usually on a Monday night.
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Donation Process: |
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| General
information on donations of books.
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Friends Officers: |
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| President:
Cheryl Smith
Vice President: Joe Closs
Secretary: Lorna Murphy
Treasurer: Jud Sage
To
become a Friend of the Lorton Library,
please complete this online
form.
Other
Friends groups.
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