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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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.
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