Saturday October 29, Fairfax Library welcomed several hundred visitors to celebrate the grand opening of the Fairfax Library Garden.
The garden area now expands services beyond the library’s walls, and provides spaces for programming, gathering, reading and appreciating the natural environment. Wifi extends into the garden area allowing patrons to use their laptops, borrowed Chromebooks or other devices at the picnic tables near the building or at the tables and benches on the patio.
Many thanks go to Friends of the Fairfax Library for their fundraising campaign: over 300 individuals, local businesses and agencies purchased engraved pavers, demonstrating a huge show of community support.
Children and families are already using this space for play, reading aloud and gathering with other families. During the grand opening event, several children were surprised to find their names on an engraved paver, a legacy gift from their parents.
Live music was provided by Terry Shea (guitar), Sharon Lebell (hammered dulcimer) and Maggie Moore (violin) who played Irish tunes.
Michael Shane, Senior Project Manager, DPW; Jeff George, Landscape Architect; and Margaret Miles, Fairfax Branch Manager enjoy a moment of celebration before the ribbon cutting.
Fairfax Library staff and dignitaries pose before the ribbon cutting.