A few other holidays, too!
Learn chess and have fun at the same time! Each club meeting will involve practice games and chess instruction from a student volunteer! Meets every other Friday. The recommended age is 6-12. Beginners are welcome!
Let's get our creative juices flowing and make whimsical holiday crafts for our family and friends. All supplies will be provided by the library and you will take the finished […]
In this free planetarium show, join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a Muppet from "Zhima Jie," the Chinese co-production of Sesame Street. […]
Come to Oakton library and enjoy your favorite LEGO movie while doing LEGO Challenges. Light refreshments will be provided.
Learn about musical instruments in a fun engaging experience that combines the joy of reading with the excitement of music-making. Children will be invited to an instrument petting zoo, where they can see, touch, and try various musical instruments (e.g., violins, violas, cellos and basses). Through storytelling, hands-on musical experiences, and educational presentations we will […]
Enjoy a never-ending stream of bubbles while dancing to kid-friendly music! For ages 2 and up, with an accompanying adult. No registration.
Student presenters from Technology Youth Empowerment will lead a class introducing circuits. This class is designed for kids ages 9-12 years old. Attendees will use potatoes to light an LED clock (or light bulb) and learn about the concepts of voltage, current and resistance. Registration Pre-registration is required. Please register each child, and only children in the correct […]
Transform a pine cone into an adorable Snowy Owl. For ages 6 - 12. Registration recommended.
Do you have little ones that are excited about the New Year Celebration, but probably won't be able to stay up? At Oakton, we will be having a Noon Year's Eve Party for the littlest ones in your family. This party will include crafts, games, music, dancing, and a countdown to noon (which simulates the countdown to […]
Your latest Potions exam was atrocious! Can you save your grade and yourself from Snape’s wrath? Can you solve Snape’s riddles in time to get the spell to escape his office? You only have 30 minutes! *Spoiler alert!* Familiarity with entire series is recommended! Participants must be at least 8 years old. Please register each participant separately. […]
Enjoy music, rhymes and movement with music therapist Beth Barbaro. Designed for children with sensory needs, but appropriate for all. Ages 6 months to 5 years with adult. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Reston Library. Registration required. Please register each person who will attend (both children and adults). Late arrivals are not guaranteed admission.
Hungry for a mid-afternoon snack? We will use yogurt and a variety of mix-ins like fruit, agave nectar, chocolate, cereal, and more to customize our own flavorful "sundaes." For children ages 3-11. Registration required. Please register each child individually. Do not register accompanying adults.
