Friends of the Thomas Jefferson Library

04/02/2022

Fairfax County
Public Libraries
to resume regular hours on April 3

04/02/2022

Friends of the Thomas Jefferson Library updated their business hours.

Friends of the Thomas Jefferson Library updated their business hours.

03/08/2022

New categories in our Kids area!
- Kids Theme of the Month: Spring, Easter, Spirituality
- Picture Books for Preschoolers
- Picture Books for School-Agers
- Young Reader chapter books: Fantasy, Folklore, Legends, Poetry, Short Stories, Tales
- Kids Nonfiction: Biography, History (events, places)

03/08/2022

Interested in LPs? Find our vintage collection on our special red cart.

03/08/2022

We have a collection of books with weird world news, surprising history, hilarious blunders, obscure trivia, fascinating factoids, witty wordplay, and quirky quotations. Come and check out our new category: Bathroom Readers

03/08/2022

Happy March! The Theme of the Month is “Spirituality”. A few books on this shelf include:
- 30-Day Walk with God in the Psalms
- Salaat: The Islamic Prayer from A to Z
- Art of Islam
- Catholic Moral Theology from Social Ethics
- Responses to 101 Questions on Hinduism
- Lost Women of the Bible

All proceeds benefit the programs and services at the Thomas Jefferson Library.

02/24/2022

Do you love books?
Do you want to support your local library?
Join the Friends of Thomas Jefferson Library!

We are seeking volunteers to help with the library’s used book sales.

Main duties involve:
- sorting and evaluating donated materials
- restocking our ongoing book sale shelves
- and/or staffing our special Saturday book sales

All book sale proceeds fund Thomas Jefferson Library’s literacy programs and education endeavors such as:
- Story time supplies
- Furniture for the library
- Puppets
- Family-age programs
- Supplies for Take and Make activities for all ages to encourage lifelong learning

Pick up a Friends Application at the Information Desk
or download a copy from:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/friends-of-thomas-jefferson

Fill it out and return it to the Library or email it to: [email protected]

01/12/2022

Happy New Year! The Theme of the Month for January 2022 is “Needlecraft Arts”. It aligns with a new weekly program the Branch has kicked off called “ Needlecraft Circles”, which meets Wednesdays at 1pm where they teach a needlecraft. Supplies provided.
All proceeds benefit the programs and services at the Thomas Jefferson Library.

12/03/2021

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🤩 Thank you all for donating your gently used books to support our library! 💕

08/11/2021

Masks Required at County Facilities Starting Aug. 9 - Fairfax County Emergency Information

Beginning Monday, Aug. 9, all employees and visitors – regardless of vaccination status – will be required to wear a mask while inside all Fairfax County facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Read this post in: Spanish Arabic Chinese Korean Farsi Vietnamese Beginning Monday, Aug. 9, all employees and visitors – regardless of vaccination status – will be required to wear a mask while inside all Fairfax County facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19. This week, the rise in COVID...

06/21/2021

Check out the new section in our Ongoing Book Sale area:
Comic Book Corner!!

06/14/2021

Friends of the Thomas Jefferson Library updated their business hours.

Friends of the Thomas Jefferson Library updated their business hours.

06/14/2021

FCPL to Resume Normal Services & Introduce New Hours June 5 | Library

Fairfax County Public Libraries resumed normal services along with curbside services, indoor or outdoor in-person and virtual programming, and Ask Your Library chat support. However, due to capacity restraints, branches cannot yet accept donations.

Fairfax County, Virginia - Fairfax County Public Library reopens for full services and new hours June 5, 2021.

11/23/2020

Our ongoing book sale is still available during library hours!

Also note that the payment kiosk has been moved closer to the book sale area.

11/01/2020

11/24/2019

Thank you everyone who came to our special Saturday sale! You helped us raise $740.50 for the Thomas Jefferson library.

09/18/2019

Research Center Guides: My Perfect Read: Laurel Tacoma

Check out what books our branch manager Laurel Tacoma suggests

FCPL staff can help you find it. Meet your Topic One librarians

06/18/2019

We raised $463.26 this past Saturday!!! Thank you to all who came to support us.

06/01/2019

Next time you stop by the library, please take a few minutes to fill out this short questionnaire to share with us your opinions about our booksale area. If you prefer to fill it out online, check back with us in a few days for the link to it.

05/27/2019

County Conversation ~ Smartphone Apps and the Library w/ Laurel Tacoma (May 8, 2019)

Check out our branch manager, Laurel Tacoma, talk about library apps and services you can access through your phone!

The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax Count

10/27/2018

$442.80 were raised today for Thomas Jefferson Library programming!!!

10/24/2018

A Used Book is a Shared Adventure

Why you should buy used books:

The best parts about reading is sharing your adventure with others!

Source: https://www.theodysseyonline.com/used-book-shared-adventure.amp

Why we're lucky to still have used bookstores today

10/24/2018

Why you should buy used books:

Cheaper means more books!

07/07/2018

Check out our own Vicky Chu and TJ’s book display on fraud

Read and learn how to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Check out the display at the Thomas Jefferson Library, and pick up a Silver Shield brochure with tips at your local branch. The Silver Shield Campaign helps older adults avoid being scammed by sharing critical information about current scams.

For more information: http://bit.ly/2tyGQH4

10/16/2017

Thank you to all who have supported the Thomas Jefferson library through the sale of books. Since January 2017, patrons have bought a total of 9947 items, including 4756 adult books, 3282 children's books, 401 CDs/DVDs, and 1508 magazines!

10/14/2017

Thank you to all who came to support the library by buying books at our special book sale! We raised $298 for the Thomas Jefferson Library. Come check out our ongoing book sale if you missed today's sale! Our shelves are packed with new titles.

11/29/2016

Amazon Wish List - Fairfax Library Foundation

Public libraries are the great equalizers in society: everyone – regardless of income, birthplace, or education – is invited to expand his or her mind and access critical community resources. Today, while public funding dwindles, organizations like Fairfax Library Foundation make all the difference. The Foundation supports Fairfax County’s network of 23 public libraries, providing essential funding for programs and services that benefit more than 1 million residents.
In an age when libraries are needed more than ever, the Foundation helps them flourish. So can you. On #GivingTuesday, support your Fairfax County Public Library by donating to Fairfax Library Foundation

This program is a way to make a tangible difference for your library! Purchase a book from the Amazon Wish List & donate to the library. Thank you!

10/26/2016

A house without books is like a room without windows. Visit the Ongoing Book Sale at the Thomas Jefferson Library!

10/26/2016

I cannot live without books. --Thomas Jefferson

10/24/2016

Looking for used books? Want to support your local library?

Come Browse our Ongoing Book Sale!
All proceeds benefit TJ’s library programs and services

From casual reading to scholarly texts, there’s something for everyone. Terrific bargains, great books for the whole family, including a special children’s section

Hardbacks $1
Paperbacks $.50
Children’s hardbacks $.50
Children’s paperbacks $.25
Red Dot coffee table books $5
Magazines $.10
CDs/DVDs $1