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Reston Regional Library
82 upcoming events for kids and families at Reston Regional Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Reston · Updated September 16, 2026
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The ancient Chinese practices of T ai Chi combine slow, deliberate movements, meditation , and breathing exercises, embracing the mind, body and spirit. Originating in ancient China, Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for the health of both mind and body. This class is held in person. Registration is much p…
TUESDAY
22
SEPTEMBER
Do you enjoy learning English grammar? In this section you can practice grammar, learn useful sentences, and improve your speaking through fun conversations. Build your confidence by joining discussions and practicing with classmates in a friendly and fun environment. Registration is required. Adults
This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please call the library at 703-689-2700 to cancel. Adults.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document etc. One-hour sessions are available. Please come into the library or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register. Adults.
Celebrate the coming of fall! Learn to draw colorful maple leaves using oil pastels. All materials provided. Adults. Preregister.
WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER
Open Sale in the Lobby – all may shop. 10am to 5pm This is an open preview of our Lobby sections. This will include Science, Text, Sci-Fi, and Religion among others. (All sale sections will be open to the public starting September 24-27) Want to shop the Members Only room? Send us an email to check on your membership s…
Join Judy in this class that focuses on dialogs, vocabulary building, some grammar, and student input. All materials are provided in the class. This class is held in person at Reston library. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document etc. One-hour sessions are available. Please come into the library or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register. Adults.
1pm to 5pm This is a Members Only early sale. Members Only sections on this day will include Art, Fiction, and History, among others. (All sale sections will be open to the public September 24-27) Want to shop the Members Only room? Send us an email to check on your membership status. Outreach@RestonLibraryFriends.com…
This class helps the students to improve basic English speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Please sign up online or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register or to cancel. Registration is required. Adults.
THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER
What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…
This class helps the students to improve basic English speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Please sign up online or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register or to cancel. Registration is required. Adults.
English class for intermediate students with emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document etc. One-hour sessions are available. Please come into the library or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register. Adults.
Join our small, in-person conversation group to practice your French conversation skills. Sessions include grammar, current events, short stories, and songs, all guided by a French teacher. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER
What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…
This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is not required. Adults.
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an electrifying mariachi performance by Grupo Fénix, a Washington, DC-based band. Enjoy the wonderful iconic sounds that define mariachi music! All ages.
SUNDAY
27
SEPTEMBER
What can we say that hasn’t been said? We’ve got books. You’ve got needs. Let’s do this! Shop our Big Fall Book Sale for gently used books in all genres. Prices are low and quality is high. We restock every day so you get multiple chances to hunt for that one book in the series you just haven’t found yet! (Still can’t…
TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER
This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is required. If you are unable to attend, please call the library at 703-689-2700 to cancel. Adults.
Practice your German language conversation skills with a skilled instructor. A lively conversation group for intermediate and advanced German speakers. Basic knowledge of German required. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
This class helps the students to improve basic German speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER
Native butterflies are floating around Reston Regional Library! Spot 10 lepidopterans in the Children's Section during the month of September for a prize. Ages 0-13, with an adult.
Join Judy in this class that focuses on dialogs, vocabulary building, some grammar, and student input. All materials are provided in the class. This class is held in person at Reston library. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
Join us for Early Literacy story time with stories, songs, and finger plays. Ages 18 months - 2 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Do you need help with technology? Our volunteers can answer questions and help with basic troubleshooting, such as setting up email accounts, creating a word document etc. One-hour sessions are available. Please come into the library or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register. Adults.
Come join Reston Youth Services staff for an afternoon of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Ages 0-18 months with an adult.
This class helps the students to improve basic English speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Please sign up online or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register or to cancel. Registration is required. Adults.
Join historians and authors Alexandra Campbell and Ava Smigliani for a special event discussing their book Images of America: Reston , a visual journey through the founding and growth of Reston, Virginia. Discover how Robert E. Simon Jr. sold Carnegie Hall to transform more than 6,000 acres between Washington, DC and D…
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
Got extra seeds at home? Bring them in and swap for new seed packets! Join our month-long passive seed exchange, stop by anytime to participate!
Black cats are pawing around Reston Regional Library! Spot 10 kitties in the Children's Section during the month of October for a prize. Ages 0-13, with an adult.
Enhance your mental fitness with "Train Your Brain" activities! Sudoku, crosswords, Color Me Happy, and word searches. Each activity is aimed at stimulating cognitive function and supporting memory improvement. These activities are located at the information desk. This is a whole month passive program open to all adult…
This class helps the students to improve basic English speaking skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Please sign up online or call 703-689-2700 and select Option 4 to register or to cancel. Registration is required. Adults.
English class for intermediate students with emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Conversation. Registration is much preferred, but not required. Walk-ins welcome. Adults.
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
This class helps the students to improve basic English skills. This class is held in person at Reston Regional Library. Registration is not required. Adults.
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building language and pre-literacy skills. Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration preferred but not required.
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Enjoy a lively performance from a local improv group! The Home Improv Mints are a Northern Virginia/Washington DC based improv troupe performing comedy sketches. Join us for a laugh-out-loud fun time! Adults. Preregister.
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
Although conceived as a standard studio film, Casablanca was quickly recognized as a great romantic film, full of memorable characters and iconic lines, all supported by one of Hollywood’s greatest scores. This talk provides the backstory to the film, places it within the studio production system, and describes how it…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Open your senses to the season. Poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal will help you incorporate the five (or more) senses into your poetry writing. We will share poems, write poems, hear poems and capture the wonder of Autumn . We will use poetry prompts, pieces of nature, memories to get us started. Your knowledge and skill ca…
Regular programs
- Small Group English Conversation and Grammar Practice for Intermediate Level ELL Students (Reston Regional Library)
- In-Person One-to-One English Conversation (Reston Regional Library)
- One-on-one Technology Help at Reston Library
- Dialogs and Grammar for Intermediate Students (Reston Regional Library)
- In-Person Small Group English Conversation (Reston Regional Library)
- Friends of Reston Library Big Fall Book Sale
- English Class for Intermediate Students (Reston Regional Library)
- In-Person English Class for Beginners/Intermediate (Reston Regional Library)
- Toddler Storytime
- Baby Rhyme Time
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