 The Friends of the Oakton Library was founded in 2001 in response to community
enthusiasm for creation of the new branch. Planning and design of the building
started in 2002. The groundbreaking ceremony was held April 8, 2006 and the
library opened on September 29, 2007. The main activity of the Friends is
to facilitate community involvement and to support the library's ongoing programs.
To become a Friend of the Oakton Library, please complete this online form.
Friends Choice Award Recipient
October 14, 2009:
Ann Balch
Jane Boyers
Tooley Milstead
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| Mission |
The mission of the Friends of Oakton Library is to enhance Library resources and services, and foster a strong connection between the Library and the local community.
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| Upcoming Events |
Author Series
Book Sales
- Art Books – Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6, while supplies last
- Big Used Book Sale – Friday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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| Oakton Friends Newsletters |
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| Accomplishments |
The Friends raise funds through used book sales, annual dues, special fundraisers, and community donations.
The Friends have helped pay for many library programs and events, including Mystery Night, the Easy Reader Program, puppet shows, story tellers and musical performances. The Friends participated in the Fairfax County “Art in the Pages” project by sponsoring a beautiful sculpture that sums up Oakton’s history in a book and is titled “Oakton Roots”. The sculpture is located outside of the Oakton Library. The Friends also purchased a sturdy rocking chair, tables and sign holders, shelves, decorations, and indoor plants.
Under our Collection Enhancement Program, the
Friends have donated $2,500 worth of new books
to aid students in their studies. The Friends
also have partnered with the library to purchase
outdoor seating as part of an initiative to expand
the library outdoors.
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| Membership |
Membership is open to all who support the purpose of the group.
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| Meeting Dates |
Annual meeting will be held Monday, January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the library.
Monthly meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the library meeting room.
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| Friends Officers |
President: Tooley Milstead
First Vice President: Frank Gregorsky
Second Vice President: Fred Pitman
Secretary: Corinne Savage Oliverio
Treasurer: Carole Dowd
Book Sale Chair: Ralph Tener
Membership Chair: Ann Balch
At Large: Linda Byrne
Other Friends groups. |
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