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Brain Power

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...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness
Audience:

Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt

Get to know our community! Walk around town, get some fresh autumn air and participate in our Downtown City of Fairfax Scavenger Hunt! Maps will be available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library's...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Health & Wellness History/Culture
Audience:
  Adults 

eBook Clinic

Learn about library eBooks and eAudiobooks, as well as how to access them on your compatible device! Call for an appointment; please bring your charged device and associated password(s). Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Free Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange!

Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Puzzle exchange is an ongoing event and takes place during library open hours.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Library
Categories:
Game/Gaming
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

Youth Display Case-Left

Create your own display in one of our youth display cases! Use your creativity to come up with a theme and decorate the case or showcase a special collection that you have. The case can be decorated...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
Chantilly Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Teens   School Age Children   Preschoolers 

Youth Display Case-Right

Create your own display in one of our youth display cases! Use your creativity to come up with a theme and decorate the case or showcase a special collection that you have. The case can be decorated...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Branch/Location:
Chantilly Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Teens   School Age Children   Preschoolers 

Amateur Art!

Unleash your inner artist! Each month paint using acrylic, watercolors, or water based oils. All you need to bring is your creativity! Registration is required. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Branch/Location:
George Mason Meeting Room, George Mason Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults 

Medicare 101 Presentation by VICAP

Learn the facts about Medicare and how to save money, including information on what to do if you want to consider changes to your insurance plans. Presented by the Virginia Insurance Counseling and...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Sherwood Meeting Room, Sherwood Regional Library
Categories:
Presentation/Performance
Audience:
  Older Adults 

3D Design Clinic

Want to learn how to create a 3D design and get it printed at the LIbrary? Or do you just want to make your designs better? Join us in our maker space (the POD) on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
PO DIY, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology
Audience:
  Adults   Teens   Older Adults 

ELL Conversation Circle

Practice your English with guided conversations in a group setting. All levels of proficiency welcome. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch/Location:
Chantilly Conference Room, Chantilly Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

English for Beginners

English language conversation with a focus on basic vocabulary and everyday phrases. Small group setting; students with limited prior English language experience are welcome. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Tysons-Pimmit Conference Room, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Fairfax Knitters

Novice or pro, join others who love to knit. Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
City of Fairfax Meeting Room 101B, City of Fairfax Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts
Audience:
  Adults 

Herndon Fiction Addiction Book Club

The Good Left Undone - by Adriana Trigiani We have books set aside for book club participants. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch/Location:
Herndon Fortnightly Conference Room, Herndon Fortnightly Library
Categories:
Book Discussion
Audience:

In Person: Small Group English Conversation Practice

English conversation practice in a small group setting. Adults. No registration.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch/Location:
Thomas Jefferson Group Study Room, Thomas Jefferson Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

In-Person Beginner Level German Conversation Group (Reston Regional Library)

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. ...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Languages other than English
Audience:
  Adults   General Interest 

Practical Magic Watch Party

In the mood for a witchy movie? Love Practical Magic? Join us for a viewing of the movie while also crafting a matching moodboard or collage. You can also mix together your very own mocktails! Feel...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Meeting Room 1, John Marshall Meeting Room 2, John Marshall Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Arts & Crafts Movie
Audience:
  Adults 

1-on-1 Tech Tutor

Meet one-on-one with a volunteer to learn new technology skills. Sessions can focus on computer basics, software assistance, social media, and more. Sign up by visiting the Information Desk at...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Sherwood Regional Library
Categories:
Make/Create > Technology Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults 

ELL Small Talk: Small Groups, Good Conversations

Practice your English in a friendly conversation with a fluent speaker All levels welcome! Seats are limited. Please arrive at the library at 6:45 p.m. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Pohick Meeting Room 2, Pohick Regional Library
Categories:
Languages other than English Learning English
Audience:
  Adults   English Language Learners 

English Conversation Class

Practice speaking English with a library volunteer and other students in a relaxed atmosphere. This is an in-person class. For adults. No registration required.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
Sherwood Conference Room 3, Sherwood Regional Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  Adults   English Language Learners 

English Conversation Group

Do you need practice learning English language skills? Come for our free Tuesday evening conversation group to practice your English with other beginners and a volunteer! There's no registration,...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Branch/Location:
Richard Byrd Conference Room, Richard Byrd Library
Categories:
Learning English
Audience:
  English Language Learners 

Fall for the Book: Virginia's Presidents with Heather S. Cole

Eight U.S. Presidents were born in Virginia – more than any other state. From George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, to Woodrow Wilson and Zachary Taylor – public historian Heather S. Cole brings rea...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Branch/Location:
Richard Byrd Meeting Room 1, Richard Byrd Meeting Room 2, Richard Byrd Library
Categories:
Author Event Book Discussion
Audience:
  Adults   Older Adults   General Interest 

Friends of the Reston Library Book Club

Please join us to discuss "The House of the Seven Gables" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Registration is not required, but much appreciated. Adults.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Reston ELL and Citizenship Center, Reston Regional Library
Categories:
Book Discussion
Audience:
Register! - 30 seats left

Good Night, Sleep Tight Storytime

Wear your pajamas and come enjoy stories and songs in the Patrick Henry Library meeting room. Stuffed animal friends are welcome, too! All ages. No registration required.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 7:30pm
Branch/Location:
Patrick Henry Meeting Room, Patrick Henry Library
Categories:
Storytime
Audience:
  School Age Children   Preschoolers   Babies and Toddlers 

Mystery Book Group

Join our mystery book group for lively community-led discussions on the third Tuesday of each month, except December. This month's title is Peril at End House by Agatha Christie. A limited number of...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch/Location:
Tysons-Pimmit Meeting Room 2, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Categories:
Book Discussion
Audience:
  Adults 

Poet's Group

Let's share and discuss our poems and encourage and inspire each other. Join our Poet's Group the on the third Tuesday of the month.
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch/Location:
John Marshall Conference Room 2, John Marshall Library
Categories:
Workshop/Tutorial
Audience:
  Adults 

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