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HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR LIBRARY

Our March Newsletter, linked here, https://mailchi.mp/95b53d0a93e8/our-march-newsletter?e=4532a389ff, has important information about the County’s proposed 2027 budget and how it affects the library. Please take action to increase the library’s budget

Who to Write: The Board of County Supervisors approves the County Budget. Find your Supervisor at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/boardofsupervisors/members-and-districts and write him or her and also Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Board.

When to Write: Over the next two weeks is best because the Board of Supervisors will be publishing the proposed FY 2027 tax rate on March 17. The Board will be holding hearings and marking up the budget in April, so writing in early to mid-April will also be effective.

What to Write: Either an email or comment through the Supervisor's website will work. Here are some ideas for what a personal email or letter might look like:

Start by introducing yourself and make sure they know that you are a constituent.
Thank your Supervisor for their support of the library system.
Tell them why your library is important to you and how you use it. For example, what programs do you or your family use? Do you frequently check out books for pleasure reading, research or education? Do you need access to a computer, quiet space to work, a place to amuse young kids?
Tell them if you've been disappointed by your library's collections. Do you have to order common books that should be on the shelf? Are you waiting too long when you order books? Are the books outdated or worn?
Tell them what you want: The County's commitment to improve the library's collections budget, starting with an additional allocation of at least $1,000,000 from available unallocated funds in 2027.
Always be respectful

Please write and make your voice heard! If you are interested in doing more to help the Friends of Oakton Library advocate on behalf of the library, please contact us directly at

info@friendsofoaktonlibrary.org
If you send us your letter, we may put it in the Newsletter!

-- Fred Singerman,

Friends of Oakton Library Board President

Behind The Scenes
Storage Space Needed

We have recently vacated the storage space provided to us by Flint Hill One, LLC, since mid 2022. We will always be grateful to their team for helping us out. If you are aware of vacant ground floor, occasionally accessible space (about 100 square feet) which could be used to store boxes and other book sale supplies, please contact us at friendsofoaktonlibrary@gmail.com.

As we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the donated square footage may qualify as a gift-in-kind for tax purposes for the period it is made available.
THANK YOU!

Volunteers are always welcome!
If you are interested in learning more about our work and/or would like to join our efforts to serve the library and our community please contact us at

info @FriendsOfOaktonLibrary.org

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Friends' Officers
President
Fred Singerman
First Vice President:
Gretchen Cervantes
Secretary:Stan Ellis
Treasurer: Fred Pitman

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10304 Lynnhaven Place
Oakton, VA 22124
703-242-4020

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