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Banned Books Week October 1st-7th
MRSPL Reads Freely
When we ban books, we're closing off readers to people, places, and perspectives. But when we stand up for stories, we unleash the power that lies inside every book.
Update to the Material Suggestion Process
Effective October 2, 2023 all title suggestions will be routed through our website rather than through the library catalog.
MRSPL Website and Staff Member Receive Virginia Public Library Directors Association Awards
Mary Riley Styles Public Library received two awards from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association for 2023. Marshall Webster, Adult Services Supervisor, received the Outstanding Staff Member award and the newly updated website won Outsta
New Extended Weekend Hours Starting July 1
We are extending our weekend hours!
Starting July 1, 2023, we will be open from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
June is LGBTQIA Pride Month: Recommended Reads & Events
June is LGBTQIA Pride Month! To celebrate, we've pulled together a list of fiction and nonfiction titles from our collection recognizing the history, culture, and contributions of the LGBTQIA community.
Bike & Walk Falls Church: May 19-21
Bike Falls Church is encouraging everyone to bike and walk everywhere in the City the weekend of May 19-21. The library is a suggested stop (see #8 on the map below).
Get Reading Recommendations from Booklist Reader
Booklist Reader is a free digital magazine from the America Library Association that features diverse reading recommendati
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.