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  • Printing from our public internet stations is still available. 
  • General wi-fi in the library is also still available.

Library Closure Monday, October 14

The library will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, for Indigenous People's Day.

We will reopen on Tuesday, October 15 at 10 am.

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

FOCUS GROUP: Seniors

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best

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

Fall Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
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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:

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

FOCUS GROUP: Community Groups

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best

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

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

10:30am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Registration Closed
Required
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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
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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
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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. 

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

Fall Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
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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:

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
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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:

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)
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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:

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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

FOCUS GROUP: Historical & Cultural Groups

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

FOCUS GROUP: Parents & Caregivers/Playtime with ELC

11:00am - 12:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

NOTE: We will still have the early literacy toys available for play after storytime. We will also hold an informal focus group with our strategic planning consultants during this time.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Charcoal Drawing Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In this class, students learn about line, value, texture, and volume through the process of making charcoal figure drawings.

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

Arm Chair Travel: Ireland Coast to Coast

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Film
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Film
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We will visit Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to the Wild Atlantic Way! Two countries, one people who in spite of troubles have a joy of life worth treasuring.

Armchair Travel

Join us in the Falls Church Senior Center on the third Tuesday afternoon of each month at 1:00 pm to watch a travel video from destinations around the world! This program is hosted jointly by the Falls Church Senior Center and the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. 

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

FOCUS GROUP: Community Groups

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best

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

FOCUS GROUP: City Boards & Commissions

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 28
3 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Grupo de Sondeo: Famlias de Berman Park

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All Ages
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Comparta sus pensamientos e ideas acerca la biblioteca. Si tiene alguna duda o pregunta, hable con la Directora Jenny Carroll.

Se ofrecerán libros para niños gratis y bocadillos!

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

Early Release Wednesday: Dia de Los Muertos

3:30pm - 4:30pm
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Closed
Required
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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
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Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon learning about the Mexican celebration of Dia de Los Muertos.  Miss Claudia will share her memories of celebrating Dia de Los Muertos as a child in Mexico with us and then we will decorate sugar skulls to take home fo

4 pm
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group.

FOCUS GROUP: Teens

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

This session is specifically geared toward teens. Have a voice in the library! Come give your input on the library and the community as we plan for the next 5-10 years as part of our official Strategic Planning.

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

Library Board of Trustees Meeting (public meeting)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, Library Board of Trustees
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, Library Board of Trustees
Event Details:

The MRSPL Board of Trustees typically holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Wednesday evening of the month.

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).

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

Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Registration Closed
Required
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Book Discussion
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Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

For October, the group will be discussing Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life by Helen Czerski.

Nonfiction Book Discussion Group

The Nonfiction Book Discussion Group is tailored to curious readers who are interested in expanding their general knowledge of topics, writing styles, and forms across a variety of subject matters that include, but are not limited to: investigative journalism, technology, environmentalism and the outdoors, politics, science, and psychology. The group meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend!

View full reading list & more info...

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

ESOL Conversation Group

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
Virtual Event
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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! 

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

FOCUS GROUP: General Adult

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups
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Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

NOTE: This General Adult focus group will be held in the Reading Room on the Upper Level.

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

Yoga for Readers

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness, Writing Group
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Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

You know reading is good for you—it improves your brain, your mind, your mood, but the position we hold during long periods of reading can take its toll over time.

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.

Become a Master Hiker with Virginia State Parks Trail Quest

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Closed
Required
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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: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
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Seats Remaining: 43
Event Details:

Jessica Bowser, Host of Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast, talks about Virginia State Parks’ Trail Quest program, and how you can be rewarded for visiting state parks across the Commonwealth.

This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group.

Middle School Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Book Discussion
Registration Closed
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

October book: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Teen Book Club

A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration required; limited copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk each month. 

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