Friends of Oakton Library

06/10/2026

https://mailchi.mp/cd41a1d1ec3f/our-june-2026-newsletter?e=4532a389ff

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved the final 2027 budget (spanning July 2026 to June 2027) with the Fairfax County's Public Library (FCPL) system receiving an allocation of $4.155 million toward its materials (collections) budget. That's basically what appeared in the proposed bu....

06/07/2026

Just in time for FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure …

The Friends of Oakton Library has several book sets that we are making available for sale, covering different interests and appealing to various reading levels.

If you are interested, please email the Oakton Friends at [email protected] to reserve your set(s) and arrange to meet at the library to complete the sale. (Cash only, please.)

And, if you know of someone else who may be interested, please share this info with them.

Thank you for your support of the library!

05/02/2026

https://mailchi.mp/48e1495a8e4a/our-may-2026-newsletter?e=4532a389ff

Book clubs, crafts, chess, children's programs and more await you at Oakton Library this month.

04/03/2026

https://mailchi.mp/6580009ca10b/our-april-2026-newsletter?e=4532a389ff

We appreciate our great staff at Oakton Library!

03/12/2026

Friends of Oakton Library is pleased to announce that we've recently provided funding for two upcoming programs this year:

Dementia Man is coming up on Saturday, April 4th.

And Bobby G's Pets will be a part of the Summer Reading Adventure activities again this year.

03/06/2026

https://mailchi.mp/95b53d0a93e8/our-march-newsletter?e=4532a389ff

In our last Newsletter, we talked about the need to increase funding for collections (books and other library materials) for the Fairfax County Public Library system (FCPL). On February 17, the Fairfax County Executive issued the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, and the impact on the library.....

03/02/2026

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In our last Newsletter, we talked about the need to increase funding for collections (books and other library materials) for the Fairfax County Public Library system (FCPL). On February 17, the Fairfax County Executive issued the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027, and the impact on the library.....

02/11/2026

All FCPL branches and offices will be closed Monday, February 16 for George Washington's Day/Presidents' Day. Regular branch hours will resume Tuesday, February 17.

FCPL is always available online! Search our digital offerings via Libby, use your library card to access hundreds of databases or explore other ways to enjoy your local library from home by visiting our website.

02/06/2026

https://mailchi.mp/ebaa4057924d/we-love-the-library?e=4532a389ff

We love our Library!

02/03/2026

Oakton Library has an excellent, hard-working staff. Please consider a nomination for someone who has been particularly helpful or has gone the extra mile for you

Has a staff member at your local library branch recommended a new favorite book or helped you with a research project? Or maybe hosted a fantastic program recently? Nominate them for an FCPL Staff Excellence Award! Nominations can be submitted online or in branches through Feb. 15.

Learn more and nominate: bit.ly/fcpl-staff-excellence