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"Fiber Artists of Falls Church" with photo of yarn and kinitting needles

Falls Church Fiber Artists

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Falls Church Fiber Artists:

Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet. Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters. Or just chat while you work on your own proje...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Falls Church Fiber Artists

Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet. Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters. Or just chat while you work on your own project! All are welcome. 

 

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

UKE

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
Sing books with Emily

Sing Books with Emily

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages.

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages.

woman in white shirt and black pants sitting on large silver exercise ball

Pelvic Floor Health Lecture

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us to learn about pelvic floor health! Two pelvic floor physical therapists will provide information on how to maintain good pelvic floor health, how to identify symptoms of dysfunction, and what steps can be taken to help remedy problems.

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn about pelvic floor health! Two pelvic floor physical therapists will provide information on how to maintain good pelvic floor health, how to identify symptoms of dysfunction, and what steps can be taken to help remedy problems.

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

Amoula the Doula

Birth Art with Amoula the Doula

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join Amoula the Doula at the library! Whether you are trying to conceive, expectant parents, parents, or have had experience with birth or pregnancy loss, you are invited to participate in some birth art!

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Amoula the Doula at the library! Whether you are trying to conceive, expectant parents, parents, or have had experience with birth or pregnancy loss, you are invited to participate in some birth art!

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

all aboard! june 22 and 25. ages 2 -5 with caregivers. Space limited. Drop in.

All Aboard!

Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Puzzles, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Join us for cooperative play with train toys.

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Games & Puzzles, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for cooperative play with train toys.

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

summer storytime june 3-august 7

Summer Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
Storytime:

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Early Literacy Center Playtime for ages 2-4 11-12 after Storytime

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Event Details:

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

family movie night. for families. registration required.

Family Movie Night: Minions

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture, Film
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. All movies in this series are rated G or PG. 

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Film
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. All movies in this series are rated G or PG. 

German Conversation Group

German Conversation Evening

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Foreign Language Discussion Group
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Looking for an opportunity to practice your German speaking skills?  Adults are welcome to join us for a conversation group, led by Petra Riedel-Willems.  Petra is a native speaker and loves to meet other German language enthus

Foreign Language Discussion Group:

Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills.  These meetings are a casual, conversational format.

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Foreign Language Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for an opportunity to practice your German speaking skills?  Adults are welcome to join us for a conversation group, led by Petra Riedel-Willems.  Petra is a native speaker and loves to meet other German language enthus

Foreign Language Discussion Group

Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills.  These meetings are a casual, conversational format.

paper mosaics june 24

Crafternoon - Paper Mosaics

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Kids going into grades K-5 are invited to join us for music and a craft!

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to event date. 

Craft Schedule:

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids going into grades K-5 are invited to join us for music and a craft!

Registration required. Registration opens two weeks prior to event date. 

Craft Schedule:

laptop, pen and paper

Resume Writing 101

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Create a resume that is specifically tailored to the job you want to land! This workshop is for people who are creating a resume for the first time.

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a resume that is specifically tailored to the job you want to land! This workshop is for people who are creating a resume for the first time.

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

Great Books

Great Books Discussion Series

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

The group will discuss:

Great Books Discussion Series:

A "Great Books" discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) usually meeting at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.&nbs...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The group will discuss:

Great Books Discussion Series

A "Great Books" discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) usually meeting at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome. 

Mindfulness Mediation for Everyday Life

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Most of us are always on the go in some capacity, tasking ourselves to keep things running smoothly or remedying situations that aren’t going as we hoped.

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Most of us are always on the go in some capacity, tasking ourselves to keep things running smoothly or remedying situations that aren’t going as we hoped.

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

all aboard! june 22 and 25. ages 2 -5 with caregivers. Space limited. Drop in.

All Aboard!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Puzzles, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Join us for cooperative play with train toys.

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

View Details
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Games & Puzzles, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:

Join us for cooperative play with train toys.

Ages 2-5 with a caregiver.

colroing club generic image

Family Coloring Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us!

Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us!

Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.

open book on table, pages folded in to make heart shape in center of book

Silent Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Bring your summer reading book to the Silent Book Club and enjoy a quiet hour reading to yourself in the company of fellow book lovers! Give yourself the gift of focused reading time (and maybe pick up some good book recommendations, too).

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Bring your summer reading book to the Silent Book Club and enjoy a quiet hour reading to yourself in the company of fellow book lovers! Give yourself the gift of focused reading time (and maybe pick up some good book recommendations, too).

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

"Fiber Artists of Falls Church" with photo of yarn and kinitting needles

Falls Church Fiber Artists

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)
Falls Church Fiber Artists:

Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet. Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters. Or just chat while you work on your own proje...

View Details
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Falls Church Fiber Artists

Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet. Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters. Or just chat while you work on your own project! All are welcome. 

 

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

summer storytime june 3-august 7

Summer Storytime

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
Storytime:

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

View Details
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Storytime, Summer Reading Program
Event Details:
  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Early Literacy Center Playtime for ages 2-4 11-12 after Storytime

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

View Details
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Event Details:

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

UKE

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
lorenzo and friends june 28 11 am ages 4 +

Lorenzo & Friends: Puppet & Magic Show

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Performing Arts
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Are you ready for some summer magic? Join Lorenzo & Friends for a funny, interactive magic show! 

Best for ages 4+. 

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Are you ready for some summer magic? Join Lorenzo & Friends for a funny, interactive magic show! 

Best for ages 4+. 

blue book cover of two men and airplane, green book cover of two women, victorian house, hummingbird

Author Talk: Susie Dumond and Chip Pons

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Author Event
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

MRSPL and Bards Alley will co-host local authors Susie Dumond and Chip Pons talking about their new contemporary romance books! A book signing will follow the author talk.

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

MRSPL and Bards Alley will co-host local authors Susie Dumond and Chip Pons talking about their new contemporary romance books! A book signing will follow the author talk.

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

 

 

two women sitting next to each other, one younger and one older

Is It Time? How to Know When Assisted Living Might Be the Right Move

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Program Type:
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Making the decision to transition into assisted living can be one of the most emotional and challenging moments for any family.

Help Support the Library!:

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, pl...

Registration Open
Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Making the decision to transition into assisted living can be one of the most emotional and challenging moments for any family.

Help Support the Library!

Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. To learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!