 The
Friends of the Reston
Regional Library are an active group of volunteers
who support the Library through ongoing and special
semi-annual book sales. Through the generosity of the
Friends, the Reston Regional Library has been able to:
sponsor special children's programs and other cultural
events, fund new service desks, needed furniture, equipment
and supplies.
To become a Friend of the Reston Regional Library,
please complete this online
form.
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The Friends of the Reston Regional Library support
the public library in its efforts to improve its
collections, services and programs offered to
area residents.
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Accomplishments:
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the last five years, the Friends of the Reston
Regional Library have:
- Supported the renovation of the public area by funding
improved service desks for information, check out and children's area
- Funded new signage, contributed funds to renovate the
staff workroom, purchased new shelving and furniture in the children's alcove
- Funded microfilm of the Reston Times and
the Valueline online subscription
- Sponsored the annual volunteer tea and the annual open
house
- Annual funding of the special summer children's programs
and children's author luncheon
- Contributed to the Center for
the Book
- Contributed to the Library Foundation
- Funded the construction of a book storage shed
- Been recognized before the Board of Supervisors in February
2003 for their service to the community
- Recognized by the Board of Supervisors in August 2004 for supporting
"All Fairfax Reads"
- Launched a Friends newsletter in the Fall/Winter of 2004
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Membership: |
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Student (18-22): $5.00
Senior (65 years and over): $5.00
General Membership: $15.00
Good Friend: $50.00
Best Friend: $100.00
Special Friend: $250.00
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| Meeting
Dates: |
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Meetings are held quarterly (February, May, August
and November). Dates, times and locations are
announced to members.
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| Book
sales: |
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There is an ongoing book sale at the Reston
Regional Library plus
special book
sales are held in the spring and fall.
Most hardcovers start at $1.50, trade
paperbacks are $1.00 and rack paperbacks are
$.50 each. We restock all weekend and have a specials room
full of treasures.
See the list
of selected specials and sets.
This year the Reston Regional Friends group is breaking ground
with an advertising partnership with Reston Town
Center Multiplex Cinema. Movie ticket stubs from
the Reston Town Center Multiplex Cinema for films
seen between Feb 29 and April 27, 2008 are worth
$1 each at checkout for every $5 of books purchased.
More information is available at the Reston
Friends Blog
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| Donations: |
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 We
are happy to accept:
- Up to two boxes of books per household per
day.
- Encyclopedias published within the last 10
years or before 1970.
- Current magazines (last three months) only.
Exceptions:
Any date for Architectural
Digest, Smithsonian and
National Geographic.
Any date for food and recipe periodicals (Gourmet,
Food & Wine, Martha Stewart,
Southern Living, etc.).
- Computer books published within last five
years.
- Textbooks published within last 10 years.
We no longer accept phonograph
records.
All contributions are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by law.
Thank you for your donations, and for complying
with our guidelines.
General
information on donations of books
Corporate Sponsors That
Support The Friends of the Reston Regional
Library.
- Baja Fresh, Reston
- Baskin Robbins #31, Reston
- Boston Market, Reston
- Chantilly Donuts, Chantilly
- Dollar Town, Herndon
- Einstein Bagels, Reston
- Fuddruckers, Herndon
- Harris Teeter, inc., Herndon
- Honey Baked Ham Co., Reston
- Lucia’s, Herndon
- Office Depot, Reston
- Papa John’s Pizza, Herndon
- Pizza Hut, Reston
- Sears #5184, Herndon
- Silver Diner, Reston
- Starbucks, Fox Mill
- Taco Bell, Reston
- Target Greatland, Reston
- Trader Joe’s, Reston
- USA Today
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| Friends
Book Club: |
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The Friends
book club meets at the library on the second Thursday
of the month at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!
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Friends
Officers:
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| President:
C. R. "Rik"
Karlsson
Vice President: Brian Jacoby
Secretary: Judy Konnert
Treasurer: Pamela Chin
Book Sale Chair: Charly Karlsson
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| Friends Blog: |
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Visit the Reston
Friends Blog for more information about online book sales and more.
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To become a Friend of the Reston Regional Library,
please complete this online
form.
Other
Friends groups.
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