New HVAC System

On Friday, November 14, the library will start using its new HVAC system, which may cause a temporary burning smell in the building. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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10 am
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group

Fall Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group

All Aboard!

10:30am–12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Other
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for cooperative play with train toys. 

This program is for ages 2-4 with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

10:30am–11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main 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!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Falls Church Fiber Artists

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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!

 

 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group

Fall Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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!

This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group

Fall Baby 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:

For ages 0-24 months with a caregiver, older siblings are welcome. Join us for a baby time with a story, songs, and rhymes. Stay and play with toys designed just for babies and mingle with other families.

Storytime

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

This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group

Hip-Stangs Math 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:

This program is intended for children at a first grade math level or below.


The Hip-Stangs Math Club is a math mentoring program led by high school volunteers.

11 am
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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:

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

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

11:00am–12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime, Summer Reading Program
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:

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

This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group

Hip-Stangs Math Club

11:00am–11:30am
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:

This program is intended for children at a first grade math level or below.


The Hip-Stangs Math Club is a math mentoring program led by high school volunteers.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Armchair Travel: Maine: Off the Beaten Path

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Film
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Armchair Travel at the Library

We will be meeting in the Main Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, a

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!

 

 

2 pm
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

November Author Talk: Timothy M. Gay

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: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Author Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Timothy M. Gay for a discussion of his most recent book, RORY LAND: The Up-and-Down World of Golf's Global Icon.  

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!

 

 

3 pm
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group

Early Release Crafternoon: Fall Felt Mask

3:45pm–4:30pm
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Arts & Crafts
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: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fall themed mask craft!

This craft is for grades K-5. Registration is required

4 pm
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Meet and Greet: Cast of Meridian High School's Production of "Rock of Ages"

4:00pm–5:00pm
High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Performing Arts
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Come out and meet the cast of Meridian High School's production of Rock of Ages (Teen Edition), the notorious 80's rock jukebox musical!

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!

 

 

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

English Conversation Class

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main 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!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Health Talk: Eating Well to Be Well

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn how to optimize your diet to maximize health and overall wellness!

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!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Italian Conversation Group

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Foreign Language Discussion Group
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Foreign Language Discussion Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This class is intended for people with an intermediate level of Italian but all are welcome! The group will be coordinated by an experienced Italian instructor and native speaker.

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!

 

 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Library Board of Trustees
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Main Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The MRSPL Board of Trustees holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Wednesday evening of the month (unless otherwise specified).

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Golden Era Mystery Book Club: The Red House Mystery

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

A classic locked-room murder mystery published in 1922. In a quaint English country house, the exuberant Mark Ablett has been hosting a week-end house party.

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!