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Arts
Banned Books Week Continues Through Saturday
The importance of the First Amendment and the concept of intellectual freedom might not always be readily apparent to most kids, but Banned Books Week is a great opportunity to make those...
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The Neighborhood Files
Library Hours to Change Saturday
Starting Saturday, all Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) branches will operate under new schedules with longer hours. According to an announcement on the FCPL website, "library br...
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News
PHOTOS: Alice's Kids Hands Out Free Books for Kids
On Saturday, local charity Alice's Kids distributed more than 1,000 books to needy children in the Creekside community. "It was an overwhelming success," said executive director Ron...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thou...