AMBIANCE Reston Regional Library is one of the quieter…read morebranches in Fairfax County. As only regional branches are open on Sundays, I decided to visit to to complete some studying. There's two rows of public use computers right as you enter the front doors, and ample tables for reading/working. Being a regional branch as well, they also offer more book options and resources for residents. Although located across a police station, I was surprised to see such a heavy presence of officers in the library (right as you enter and making rounds about the library itself). BATHROOMS The bathrooms aren't the cleanest, and when I visited, men entered the women's bathroom to use as well. PARKING There is ample parking available in the lot, and there's never a lack of spaces. It can get littered (we saw a couple condoms scattered about the lot).

Love their kids room here! Tons of books, puzzles, magnet boards, and games for the little ones…read more They also offer free classes for kids that you have to pre-register for online. The classes are great, but some of the librarians take their role as facilitator of the class too seriously; they're more like dictator of the class. I get needing structure and rules, but it becomes a problem when you can't even hold the kids attention because you're spending 5 minutes going over "rules" that can be summed up into "sit on your bottom and put on your listening ears.

I know Fairfax County libraries typically have the same offerings, but this one is unique and…read morespecial to me. I love how accessible this library is for walkers and bikers in the town of Herndon. You can enter from the bottom floor or the second floor from the outside. The bottom floor has conference rooms, a foyer with seating, local bulletins, and the Maker Lab. The top floor is where there's a huge communal quiet room with dividers for individual studying, the books, and computers. I would recommend chatting with any librarian here to find out everything the library has to offer. It is a LOT. I am a fan of the Maker Lab.

At first I was a little unsure about the parking situation since there was an outdoor and covered…read morelot that looked like it was for another municipal building but there was an entrance to the library nearby so it was nice having the free parking. We were new to the area and it wasn't hard to get a library card. Initially we went to the help desk and were redirected to the check out counter. Once we gave them basic info like a piece of mail with our address and phone number we were able to get library cards and info about the Libby application for ebooks, audiobooks and magazines. New in 2022 there is also Kanopy, an on-demand streaming video service. Each account is assigned 5 "play credits" per month. There were a decent number of international and indie titles to choose from. Overall the library is smaller than others I have been to but it seems cozy. There seems to be a regular board game meetup that meets downstairs on Saturday. You should show up earlier rather than later from the specified time range though since after they form groups and start playing it may be harder to join in on a game until one group finishes their play session.

My one and only complaint... is I drove by this library almost daily... while driving to a farther…read moreaway library... it's hidden, and the sign is very easy to miss.... But since we discovered it, while looking at google maps for something else, we come here often. It's amazing. Good variety of books for sale at the front. Tons of computers available. Great selection of books, we always leave with a massive pile. We go online and get books often.

What a great community library! It is always bustling with activities from cultural presentations,…read moremusic shows, magic shows, book sales and more. I truly feel like I belong whenever I visit. On rainy days we like to grab coffee from a local coffee shop and play in the children's area. They have several different toys for in-house loan like legos, kitchen accessories, bricks, blocks, and cars. Even though my kids have the exact same toys at home, they can play quietly for hours here. I think they enjoy sharing with different kids and the new atmosphere. The patrons are friendly and their new book selection is on point! I am always able to pick up a few books off my wishlist whenever I visit. I am so glad this place exists!

This library is embedded in a shopping mall, but it is reasonably nice inside. As to the question…read moreof what is a library these days, this one has a very community center vibe. It did serve a need in terms of offering speedy free wifi and places to sit with charging, as well as squeaky clean bathrooms. And a security guard. It's not one of the libraries that brings a sense of aesthetic majesty or anything, but its pragmatic value is easy to see.

Very friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend to everyone.i got help finding and printing my…read moreresume then help with the copy machine.

AMBIANCE A beautiful place to work/study! I was looking for…read morea more focused work/study place outside of home or coffee shops that offered a quieter setting, and Fenwick Library was perfect. This was my first time visiting the campus, and it was absolutely beautiful. The windows on the floors are floor to ceiling and offer great scenery of the greenery on campus. The second floor is for collaboration, and the third floor is for quiet study. Group study rooms during the summertime are often empty but are only reservable by students/faculty. WI-FI Wi-fi (MASON for guests) is free upon creation of an account. Your account expires every two weeks, so if you visit often as a guest, it might be tedious to keep creating/renewing accounts. BATHROOMS The bathrooms are very clean and tidy with multiple locations on each floor. PARKING Parking garages on campus are $5/hr, so if you're an outsider visiting to study, it can get quite pricy. Bus routes are also available around campus to the rest of the county.

Love this library. Always go here to do work or hop on a zoom class. I always try to reserve a room…read moreand if I am having difficulties getting someone out of my room the staff is super professional and efficient in getting the reserved room at hand available.

Support your local bookstore!…read more Such a cute store. Tiny, but so many offerings from books to gifts. The location is easy to get to. You can enter via Market Street, or Freedom Drive. It is located inside what comes off as an office building. Once inside there the smell of books is in the air. Love that smell! There's a few racks for adult books. There is a great selection of kids books and products. The bathroom is so cute! It's filled with book posters and is very clean. There is a baby changing station and they even had a few diapers and wipes available just incase. How thoughtful. Bonus for a bathroom and a cute bathroom at that!

It was a rainy, dreary day when I went searching for Scrawl Books (which if you're having trouble…read morefinding them, definitely go to their Instagram for step by step instructions). Located in the Reston Town Center it is a cute little bookshop tucked away from the hustle and bustle of it all and it is definitely worth a stop. A great selection of a little of this and that and a sweet, friendly staff, stop by this cute independent bookstore and treat yourself!

Big, clean, helpful staff…read more It is across the street from a high school so it gets busy around 230/3 - especially the roads! But even without students it seems to be a well loved library- it's not overly packed but it is busy during the day. It seems to have a diverse group of ethnicities that come through seeing how they offer one-on-one tutoring and multiple books in different languages. Is a good library. Just avoid school dismissal time.

What a cozy and nice library!!! Do not miss the view in the kids library. The trees around the area…read moreis a view that you dont want to miss. This time of the year the foliage is spectacular.

At first I was a bit worried since Googlemaps said parking was difficult around the area but…read morethere's a ramp right across the street which was nice on a rainy day. Since I was carrying my daughter it was a bit frustrating that the wave to open doors weren't working and the elevator to the second floor was being repaired but there were ample bathrooms and even an infant care/nursing room. The baby storytime was fun and I appreciated the casual open playtime afterwards especially since I got there a little late. Overall the librarian and other participants were friendly and respectful. Looking forward to attending more library events with my little one!

Steps to second floor immense. Does not give modern glow…read morelook Looks outdated. Whole first level Looks elementary level section . Parking you walk. My free speech opinion

Best library in the Tyson's area…read more There's ample parking and normally you can get a table or computer to work but on a weekday or weekend mornings but weekend afternoon to close is very busy. There's a quiet study room and phone booths as well. The staff here are all very nice and helpful.

I booked a study room here to attend a virtual meeting and it was super easy and quick! You are…read morelimited to 2 hour sessions but you can go online and choose one of the two study rooms, book the time, and show up at the front desk for one of the staff members to open the room for you. After my meeting ended, I walked towards the back of the library where there are tables to do work. Each table has outlets and I thought it was the perfect spot to get some work done during the day.

Unfortunately, the branch manager and assistant are quite nosy and ask for guests' addresses…read morebecause they said, "No one homeless is welcome here!" As one needs a car to drive to this library, guests are NOT homeless. It is important not to classify people, especially by the staff of the library, when they don't live in our community but drive there to work. We, the community, don't harass the workers, but the current staff should be replaced. God blesses the pure of

A quaint little library nestled in Great Falls plaza. It's a nice, quiet place to get some work…read moredone. They also hold events from time to time like ice cream mixers, story telling, etc. I wish they had more books to choose from but they have a pretty good collections. Additionally, with a library card I believe you gain access to some Audible books!