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:

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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)
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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.

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+)
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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+)
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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
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)
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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.
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)
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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.
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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!

 

 

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. 

Crafty Café - Perler Beads

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax at Crafty Café on the first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

This month we will be making perler bead designs.

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Community & Culture, Performing Arts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Performing Arts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Unexpectedly Funny, an exhilarating improv workshop suitable for all ages! Discover the joy of spontaneous creativity as we explore the fundamentals of improvisation in a fun and supportive environment.

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!

 

 

Crafty Café -Beaded Lizard Keychains

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Registration Required
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)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Relax at Crafty Café on the first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

This month we will be making beaded lizard keychains.