Library Closed Thursday April 24

The library will be closed Thursday, April 24, so staff can attend an all-day meeting for City of Falls Church employees.  

Featured Events

Great Books

Great Books Discussion Series

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Virtual Programs at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

The group will discuss:

colroing club generic image

Family Coloring Club

Wednesday, April 23, 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)
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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.

UKE

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

Friday, April 25, 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)
View Details
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.

Spring Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
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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
Event Details:

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
family movie night. for families. registration required.

Family Movie Night: Trolls

Monday, April 28, 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)
Register Now
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, April 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Study Room 1 & 2 Combined at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Foreign Language Discussion Group

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)
Register Now
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Study Room 1 & 2 Combined
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

Book cover for James by Percival Everett

Tuesday Morning Book Group

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

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

For April we will be discussing James by Percival Everett.

pen, paper, and laptop on desk

Resume Writing Workshop

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture

Age Group:

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

Time to update your resume or create a new one for a career change? At this workshop, veteran writing guide Colette Thomas Worm will share her checklist and process for creating a dynamic resume.

Spring Storytime

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
View Details
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Event Details

  • Please pick ONLY ONE storytime per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
UKE

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

Friday, May 2, 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)
View Details
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.
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English Conversation Class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: ESOL & Language
Event Details:

Join us for a Free English Conversation class for adults to practice your language skills with other learners, and improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. Walk-ins 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!

 

 

Great Books Discussion Series

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Virtual Programs
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 Meditation for Everyday Life

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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!

 

 

Family Coloring Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Falls Church Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Writing Group
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

 A group for local aspiring writers. Share your work, give and receive feedback. All kinds of writing considered. Bring something that you're working on. Usually meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

CLOSED: All City Staff Meeting

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Description:

The City of Falls Church including the library will be closed on Thursday, April 24 for an all staff meeting. 

While the library is closed, you can still access all our great online resources!

Falls Church Fiber Artists

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Cancelled
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!

 

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Storytime
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.

Turn of Phrase: Conversations Between a Poet and Bassist

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Community & Culture, Performing Arts
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+), All Ages
Program Type: Community & Culture, Performing Arts
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by experiencing a poetry reading enhanced by a musical response! Heather and Chris will highlight a few poetic forms and demonstrate the process of their call and response. Join them live as

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!

 

 

Sharon Wishnow -- The Pelican Tide

2:00pm - 3:00pm
High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Author Event
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

On the fifteenth anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, come listen to a talk by acclaimed author Sharon Wishnow on her novel The Pelican Tide, which deals with a Louisiana family whose lives are upended by an oil spill.

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!

 

 

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
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: Trolls

6:00pm - 7:45pm
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)
Community & Culture, Film
Registration Open
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 Evening

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Foreign Language Discussion Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Study Room 1 & 2 Combined
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.

English Conversation Class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: ESOL & Language
Event Details:

Join us for a Free English Conversation class for adults to practice your language skills with other learners, and improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. Walk-ins 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!

 

 

Tuesday Morning Book Group

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

For April we will be discussing James by Percival Everett.

Tuesday Morning Book Club

A general book discussion held roughly every 6 weeks from September through June, usually on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Focuses on a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles selected in advance (over the summer) by the group. 

Need a copy of the book? Please search our online catalog or our Overdrive ebook/audiobook collection to check the availability of this book. Special book group copies are also set aside roughly several weeks before the discussion and can be requested on a first come, first served basis by emailing circ@fallschurchva.gov. 

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!

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
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!

 

 

Resume Writing Workshop

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Community & Culture
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Time to update your resume or create a new one for a career change? At this workshop, veteran writing guide Colette Thomas Worm will share her checklist and process for creating a dynamic resume.

Falls Church Fiber Artists

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
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!

 

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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!

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
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.

New Yorker Discussion Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Article to be determined. This program will be held in person at the library and via Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite. 

New Yorker Discussion Group

Enjoy reading The New Yorker but wish you had someone to chat about it with? Drop into the monthly New Yorker Discussion Group to share your thoughts on what you’ve read in a variety of articles. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm on Zoom.

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Storytime
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.

Hip-Stangs Reading Club

10:30am - 11:00am
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Community & Culture
Registration Open
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: Community & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Hip-Stangs Reading Club is a reading buddy program led by high school volunteers. Kids in grades K-1 will practice reading aloud with the support of their high school buddy.