The Friends of the Martha Washington Library recognize the need to supplement and enhance the services and facilities provided by the Fairfax County Public Library at the Martha Washington branch.
To become a Friend of the Martha Washington Library, please visit the branch.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of the Martha Washington Library includes:
Publicizing library services to all segments of the community
Encouraging all to use the library
Providing volunteer help and stimulating giving to the library
Holding programs of community interest
Funding branch needs not covered by the library budget
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Programs, equipment, and staff support made possible by the Friends of the Martha
Washington Library include:
- Replacement front door counter to measure library traffic
- Free book coupons for the summertime reading program
- 3D printer for community use
- Ellison Die Cut system with cutter and die
- 2 open air tents for outdoor programs
- Books for children's story walk
- Children, teen, and adult programming
- Craft supplies for children and teens
- Water cooler rental and refills for staff
BOOK SALES
The Friends of the Martha Washington Library has an ongoing book sale near the library
entrance. FMWL also hosts quarterly big book sales at the library. For information on
upcoming sales, please visit the branch.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- Shop our ongoing book sales and quarterly big book sales
- Donate your gently-used books, DVDs, and CDs*
- Give your time as a Martha Washington Library Friend
- Make a monetary contribution to the Friends*
* The Friends of the Martha Washington Library (TIN 510153572) is a nonprofit 501(c)3
organization and your in-kind and monetary donations are tax-deductible
CONTACT US
Friends of the Martha Washington Library
6614 Fort Hunt Rd
Alexandria, VA, 22307
presidentoffmwl@gmail.com
Friends Officers
President: Katy J. May
Vice President: Steven May
Treasurer: Alison Miller Richards
Book Sale: Steven May