For over 50 years, the George Mason Friends have been a fixture in the Annandale community. Founded in 1975, the Friends serve George Mason Regional Library, the community and the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) by providing funding for a myriad of library projects.
Recent Accomplishments:
- Donations towards FCPL's Summer Reading Adventure
- Sponsorship of Fairfax Library Foundation scholarships
- Sponsorship of the Fall for the Book Festival
- Books, equipment and software to assist people with visual impairment to access books and computers
- Purchase of library furniture, program materials and equipment for George Mason Regional Library
Temporary Location - United Baptist Church
The GM Friends will continue to accept book, CD and DVD donations in a temporary space while George Mason Regional Library is being renovated.
Donations, book sorting and book sales will take place at the United Baptist Church, 7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale, beginning October 19, 2026, until renovation is completed in late 2028.
Donation Process
Donations make our book sales possible. Used books, CDs and DVDs in good, saleable condition are always appreciated.
Please place your donations in the bin located on the southwest side of the building in the main parking area. Signage will direct you.
If your donation is 3 or more boxes/bags, please call us at 703-720-9019 to arrange a drop-off time.
The George Mason Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization so your donation is tax deductible, but The Friends cannot provide a valuation of your donation.
Donations sought include books of all types (children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction) as well as music CDs, DVDs, recorded books and recent textbooks. Please do not donate condensed books; vinyl records; encyclopedias more than 10 years old unless they are antique (published before 1945) or National Geographic magazines unless they are either current year or antique (dated before 1945).
The Library staff gives the Friends lists of books with high reader demand. When those items are found among the donations, they are added to library collection for circulation.
Book Sales
The George Mason Friends typically hold two large book sales each year, in the spring and the fall. They also sell books online. The proceeds from these activities support George Mason Regional Library, the community and FCPL. The Friends will continue to hold book sales during the library renovation with the first planned for April 2027 at the United Baptist Church in Annandale.
Volunteers
New volunteers are welcome. Friends are recruited to assist with processing donations, sorting/ packing books and especially to help unpack boxes and staff the semi-annual sales. Community service hours are available for middle school and high school students. To volunteer with the George Mason Friends, call 703-720-9919 or email us at georgemasonfriends@gmail.com
George Mason Friends Officers
President: Sally Hacskaylo
Vice President: Cathy Schagh
Treasurer: Emily Chavez
Co-Secretaries: Lorraine Creely and Julianne Wojay
For More Information
Visit the George Mason Friends Blog for more information about book sales, volunteering, and donations.
To contact or to volunteer with the George Mason Friends, call 703-720-9019 or email us at georgemasonfriends@gmail.com
To stay up to date on George Mason Friends activities during the library closure email us at georgemasonfriends@gmail.com; subject: Stay Connected.
Thank you for your donations!