Week Calendar | Mary Riley Styles Public Library

FC History Room Hours This Weekend

The Falls Church History Room will be open Saturday, November 8, from 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 5 pm as regularly scheduled. The room, however, will not be open Sunday, November 9.

CLOSED: Veterans Day

The library will be closed Tuesday, November 11, for the Veterans Day Holiday. Our digital collection is always available 24/7!

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/02)	Mon (10/03)	Tue (10/04)	Wed (10/05)	Thu (10/06)	Fri (10/07)	Sat (10/08)
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Fall Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!		This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Parking Lot Closed 10:00am–5:00pm All Ages This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Age Group: All Ages Event Details: On Wednesday, October 5 we will close the parking lot to prepare for our Touch-a-Truck program. The parking spaces will be blocked starting at 9:00am, but access to drive through to use the book drop and exit onto Virginia Ave will still be open. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 10:30am–12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Health & Wellness Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Wednesday mornings 10:30am - 12:00pm October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Falls Church Fiber Artists 10:00am–12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Main 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! This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Fall Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!	This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group Baby Time 10:30am–11:00am Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months) Storytime This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Playtime with Early Literacy Center 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Stay and play after storytime or drop into the library. We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime.			This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Playtime with Early Literacy Center 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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: Stay and play after storytime or drop into the library. We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime.		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Signing Storytime with Kathy MacMillan 11:00am–11:45am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Performing Arts, Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Program Type: Performing Arts, Storytime Event Details: Little Hands Signing: Fall and Halloween Signs
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1 pm							This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jazz Concert -Quentin Walston Trio 1:00pm–3:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) Performing Arts Registration Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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+) Program Type: Performing Arts Registration Required Event Details: Quentin Walston is an active pianist, composer, and music educator in the Washington DC area. He composes for piano, his jazz trio, and large ensembles, blending memorable melodies, striking rhythms, and adventurous improvisations.
2 pm					This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group New Yorker Discussion Group 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Book Discussion This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Main Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Article to read for October discussion to be determined. This program will be held 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.
3 pm				This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Early Release Wednesday: Touch a Truck featuring the City Department of Public Works 3:30pm–4:30pm Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), All Ages Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture Event Details: Join us in the library parking lot for an afternoon exploring vehicles from the City Department of Public Works. This program is open to all ages and does not require registration.
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7 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group ESOL Conversation Group 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) ESOL & Language Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: ESOL & Language Event Details: This program will be held on Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite. ESOL Conversation Group Practice your English with our weekly ESOL conversation group! Group meets every Monday evening from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. All are welcome!		Mystery Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Book Discussion Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Main Level Conference Room Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: This Book Club meeting is rescheduled. We are meeting Wednesday, October 5th at 7pm. Mystery Book Club Come in, get cozy and enjoy a group discussion of books of mystery and suspense by famous and lesser known authors from the Golden Age of Mysteries. Meetings will be held every other month, usually on the 4th Wednesday of that month. We have been holding Hybrid meetings; you can join in-person or via zoom 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 one month before the discussion and can be requested on a first come, first serve basis by emailing circ@fallschurchva.gov. Thank You, MRSPL Foundation! Special thanks to the MRSPL Foundation, whose support enables us to purchase extra copies of each title for this book club. To learn more about the Foundation, which is an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing library materials, services, programs, and equipment, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!