Hello! As I’m sure you all are aware, Corona-virus is causing cancellations of activities. We are all very upset, however, for the safety of everyone, all library events are cancelled through April 12th.
This blog will continue updating on the cancellations. Stay safe and keep reading!
The LGBTQIA+ book club meeting is at Chantilly Regional Library, on March 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 PM!
If you come, you will enjoy a lively discussion focusing on LGBTQIA+ characters, books, and themes!
Whether you are LGBTQIA+ or not, this book club will be fun and engaging!
On March 4, at Reston Regional Library, the DIY Club is hosting an event to learn calligraphy and handwriting skills! It goes from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
All levels of experience and ability are welcomed, and supplies will be provided.
Hope to see you there!
Calling all Potterheads! Join us and show off your Quidditch knowledge, or just find other Hufflepuffs to study with. Snacks provided. Ages 12-18.
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020
Time: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Location: Reston Meeting Room 2
Library Branch: Reston Regional Library
Audience: Teens
Here a couple of library events that we hope you can join us at!
Create an ornament of your favorite thing, be it Harry Potter, Stranger Things, Dr. Who, or something else. Registration required. Friday, December 13, 4-5:30pm.
Martha Washington Library.
2. Hot Reads for Cold Nights.
Read three books between January 2 and February 29 and receive a coupon for a free book from the Lorton Book Sale. You’ll be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift
card. Pick up a reading log at the Information Desk. Lorton Library.
3. Teen Art Club
Glow in the Dark Painting. We will paint using glow in the dark paint. Friday,
December 20, 4:30-5:30pm. Dolley Madison Library.
4. Canvas, Cookies and Cocoa!
Paint your masterpiece while having cookies and hot chocolate!
Saturday, December 21, 2-4pm. Patrick Henry Library.
5. Beginners Calligraphy and Elegant Writing Club.
Practice your calligraphy and handwriting with lessons and exercises. Pens and paper provided. Please arrive on time. Registration required. Tuesday,
January 7, 5-6pm. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
Hope to see you there!
There will be a photo booth at the Sesame Street program from 10:30-3:00 today!
Make sure to stop by!
The YA Book Club continues on the second Thursday of every month. Join us to discuss Serpent & Dove, a story about witchcraft and the perils of forbidden love. Plus, get a coupon for $2 Teavana teas (Café stores only). Contact your local store or visit bn.com/yabookclub for details.
This event will be at the Barnes and Nobles in the Tysons Corner Mall on Thursday October 10, 2019 7:00 PM.
*description taken from B&N website*
On September 12, 2019 from 10AM – 6PM the Capital Book Fest will happen in the Woodrow Wilson Plaza in Washington DC.
Browse over 12,000 gently used books, CDs, and DVDs, all on sale for under $6. Books are provided by Carpe Librum, a used, donation-based bookstore benefiting the DC nonprofit Turning the Page.
There’s something for everyone at this sale: children’s books, teen reads, brand-new bestsellers in amazing condition, classic vintage hardbacks, and more!
Hope to see you there!
Calling all writers!
Do you have a story inside you, clawing to get out? Do you like making up worlds and characters and setting them loose on each other? Do you want to share your writing with the world?
Well, we want to see it. Submit your work to the Reston Regional Library Teen Advisory Board’s writing contest!
Submission Guidelines:
1) Write a story or poem inspired by our prompt, the image below. Stories and poems should be no longer than two thousand words.
2) Submit your work to restonlibtab@gmail.com by August 1st, 2019. Please attach your work as a Word document (not a Googledoc). Please also use the subject line “TAB Writing Contest: [Title of Work]” and include your name and contact information in the body of the email.
3) We’ll contact you by August 15th to tell you if you’ve won!
4) (Optional) Let us know in your submission email if you’d like feedback on your work. We’ll give that to you by August 15th as well.
Prizes:
1st Prize: 75$ Amazon gift card
2nd Prize: 50$ Amazon gift card
3rd Prize: 25$ Amazon gift card
Prompt:
Image Description: A girl with brown hair tied up in a bun, sitting at a booth in a restaurant with four beverages on her table. She is bent over with slumped shoulders and head drooping down.
The floor has checkered tiles and the booths are red and black with tables.
The Barnes and Noble in the Tysons Corner Mall is holding a “True Crime” Event for all Murderinos on Thursday, May 30, at 7PM! You will be able to meet other fans, discuss your favorite podcast, and pick up the new book. There will even be exclusive giveaways!
Reston Library's Teen Advisory Board 