Reading Is Magical

And a little child shall lead them . . . 

Janelle reads to Madison in the room where the walls are FULL of imagination!

Caroline reads to Marielle while Esteban and Jack (not related to the girls) 

 creep closer to enjoy it as well.

Esteban and Jack enjoy magic time with mom at the library.

If you don't spend much time in the Childrens' section of Reston Regional Library, you might have missed one of the truly magical areas of the library.  Sure, the computers at child-height are great, and the librarians are extremely helpful, and the collection is extensive, but the true joy of this area is seeing children interact with their surroundings and each other.

In Spring 2006, the Friends of Reston Regional Library  hired a local artist, Sally Carter Meyer of Oak Hill, VA, to turn bare walls into an inviting oasis for children.  The self-taught artist, with her dynamic sense of color and imagination accomplished that goal and then some.  None of us could have forseen the impact this colorful area would have on the children and their parents.

This is just a taste of what's there.  More photos of the mural room tomorrow.  Or, stop by and see it yourself!

Photos by Darlene

/kw

An "A" list event

Don't miss this "A" list event at Reston Regional Library! On Thursday night, April 24, beginning at 6 p.m., all the best bibliophiles and books will be rubbing spines at 11925 Bowman Towne Dr. in Reston. So you want to be in that number? Step right up and purchase a membership on the spot Thursday evening and we'll invite you in to peruse the pickin's.

Some of our treasures are shown in the blog here. For those who can't get to the library Thursday evening, but who are still VERY special to us, come by Friday, 10-5, Saturday, 10-4:30, or Sunday, Noon - 3:30. We RESTOCK all weekend, so the chance of discovering a treasure on Sunday is just as good as on Thursday, Friday or Saturday!

Join us!

Exceptional Sale Books!

The Friends of the Reston Regional Library have some exceptional books for sale. During our semi-annual book sale, April 24(Members Night) - April 27, all of these books are at the library and available for you to view. Ask for Charly, Pam or Kelley to see any of them.

Our hours:
Thursday, Friends Night, 6-8:30 p.m.
Friday, 10-5
Saturday, 10-4:30
Sunday, noon - 3:30

Reston Regional Library is at 11925 Bowman Towne Dr., Reston, VA. We're just up the street from Reston Hospital.

Winner of Final Drawing

The winner of our last pair of movie passes from Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinema is Natasha Merchant of Herndon. Thank you everyone for your participation! Everyone who entered but did not win received a coupon good for savings at the book sale.

Speaking of the book sale, the countdown is upon us! Set-up begins on Monday and by Thursday evening (April 24), when Friends' Night opens at 6, the tables will be loaded and cashiers will be standing by waiting to take your money. If you're not a member, or you've let your membership lapse, you can remedy that on Thursday evening! On Friday at 10 a.m. we'll open to the general public, as we will on Saturday at 10. On Sunday we'll open at noon.

Speaking of money, we do NOT take credit cards but we do take cash and checks. We'll have three cashiers set up most of the time and we'll be happy to help you turn your movie tickets from Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinema into savings on your purchases!

While at the sale, don't forget to look in the display case at the front doors -- it holds some nice gift books for sale...the kind you give to significant others and they think you paid full price at the retail store! If you decide to tell them where you got the book, they'll just think you're smart AND kind!

The book sale proceeds benefit Reston Library as well as other library programs throughout the county so come support your reading habit!

See you there!