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Arab American Heritage Month
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Celebrate the culture, heritage, and achievements of Arab Americans by checking out our book displays in the library and online:
Camp MRSPL Runs April 3-7
Hey there Stay-cationers, Camp MRSPL is back for the 2023 Spring Break season! Registration is requested, but not required for these free programs.
Women's History Month at Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Celebrate Women's History Month through March (and beyond!) by checking out some of these reading lists, displays, and upcoming programs at Mary Riley Styles Public Library!
General Reading List:
Freegal Music Not Renewed; Service Expires March 28
Mary Riley Styles Public Library will not be renewing Freegal Music when the current contract expires at the end of March 2023.
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1: More Study Room Access, Temporary eCards, & Longer Lucky Day Loans
Study & Conference Room Bookings
Effective March 1, community members will be able to book our study rooms for up to 2 hours at a time (up from 1 hour) with up to 2 active reservations within the upcoming 7 days.
Celebrating Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month this February by checking out some of these resources!
General Reading List:
Beth Meadows Receives 2022 Chet De Long Outstanding Service Award
Congratulations to Beth Meadows, winner of the 2022 Chet De Long Award for Outstanding Service to the Library!
MRSPL Foundation Annual Campaign
Please Consider a Year-End Donation or Gift
- Support the Mary Riley Styles Public Library Foundation's annual donation drive (contributions are tax-deductible
New Weekend FC History Room Hours Starting Jan 2023
Starting January 1, 2023 the Falls Church History Room (FCHR) will have slightly different weekend hours.
MRSPL Named a 2022 Star Library
Mary Riley Styles Public Library has been named a "star library" in Library Journal's recently released Index of Public Library
Drive Up Book Drop Is Back
Our new drive up book drop - replacing the recently damaged one - is now available! We have a total of three places to return materials, two of which are accessible 24/7.
Full Overdue & Billing Notices Resuming
During the pandemic, the library suspended some of our overdue and billed notices as due dates were being pushed back as part of our response to COVID.
New Online Language Learning Resource
Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for learners of all levels looking t
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
About Hispanic Heritage Month
"Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain,