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.

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.

Great community resource - strong internet - this is a good use of MD tax dollars. I definitely…read morerecommend this for adults or for families working on something together - this is not a library for kids by themselves.

This is easily the best library in the world for studying. There are so many study rooms with white…read moreboard and space to get into groups. There are many desks to use to study. The people in there are always quiet and respectful. They have a bunch of computers and access to copiers/printers/staplers/hole punches. There are tons of windows to allow light in during the day hours. It really brightens it up in there and helps make studying a little more pleasant. The staff is helpful and its always super clean.

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!

And McLean library is the only one a beautiful architecture well run by professional people working…read morein the library industry sponsored by Fairfax county education board collecting taxes your taxes what I will suggest to open longer hours from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. everyday so have a two shifts have a people coming and maybe extra hours after but that's very important because like I know like a Georgetown University library is open from 6:00 a.m. a lot of people want to come research before they go to work in the same time your stuff can do restocking books any other things cuz the place is already the main expenses are electricity and the heat which has to run anyway so the place is available

My favorite library. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Very good place for studying or working.read more

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.

This library is centrally located for our county and has good amenities and selection of…read morenon-fiction, fiction and technical books available. Generally it is not very crowded and is pretty quiet but with a friendly staff. We were even able to check out some SAT prep books for my kid. Highly recommended for local residents.

If you need somewhere to read or use a computer this is great. They also have private rooms for…read moreuse - 2 hours, but need to signup "old school" on clipboard. There are two printers and you pay per page on honor system. There's only one copier and you pay per page. It can scan documents for free that get emailed where you want. Oh yeah, they have books and DVDs. If you really need serious research for business, go to one of the business schools like George Mason in Fairfax or Arlington.

Nice library (doesn't have the old book smell) within walking distance of huge Giant grocery store…read more The unique selling point of this library is the private study rooms and their well functioning A/C (lol). The rooms are available on a first come first serve basis where you can work distraction free for up to two hours if there's a line. In the middle of summer I get to go to this library wearing my favorite hoodies. I say this with no complaints; I breathe better and think clearer when there's air. Outside of that it's your regular library with the standard amenities. Ample computers, tables, outlets, newspapers, etc.

Unfortunately the kids section is on the same level as the adults and the level of noise from…read morescreaming kids made it impossible to focus. Kids need their spaces in libraries, of course, but either on a separate floor or a walled off space. Not the kids or librarians fault - but open floor plans in libraries create this issue.

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!