2025 Summer Reading Program
Thursday, July 3, 2025: You can still sign up for our 2025 Summer Reading Program, which runs through August 10 and is open to anyone ages 0-125!
No FCHR Walk-in Hours on July 14 or 16
There will be no walk-in hours for the Falls Church History Room (FCHR) on Monday, July 14 (normally 1 pm - 5 pm) or Wednesday, July 16 (normally 4 pm - 8 pm). Please visit archive.mrspl.org to access photos, death notices, and many other materials from our FCHR collection. Or contact us to schedule an appointment to access the room. Thank you!
Libby/Overdrive PIN Verification
Due to recent technical issues with our Libby/Overdrive service, MRSPL cardholders may need to re-verify their PIN/password in Libby. If prompted to verify your MRSPL card, try using the 10-digit phone number (no dashes or spaces) that we have on file in your library account as your PIN/password. If you have set a custom password/PIN, use that custom PIN/password in Libby. If you continue to have issues re-verifying, or need to reset your password, please contact the library at 703-248-5031 (TTY 711) or consult our password reset instructions.
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Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Sunday, June 1, 2025: June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Help celebrate LGBTQIA+ history and culture by:
May 15: Accel5 Business Library Upgrading to EBSCOlearning Accel
Monday, May 12, 2025: Accel5, one of our online resources provided by the Library of Virginia, is being upgraded to a new platform—EBSCOlearning Accel—on May 15.
MRSPL Wins Two Awards from the Virgina Public Library Directors Association
Monday, April 14, 2025: Mary Riley Styles Public Library has received two awards - for impactful marketing and outreach campaign and for outstanding staff member - from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association (VPLDA).
Falls Church News Press Archive (1991-2024) Now Available
Sunday, March 2, 2025: A searchable online archive of the Falls Church News Press from 1991-2024 is now available through the Library of Virginia's historic newspaper database.
Displays, Recommended Reads, and Programs Celebrating Women's History Month
Sunday, March 2, 2025: Celebrate Women's History Month in the library March 1-31 by checking out these displays, recommended reads, and programs!
Deleting Holds on Items No Longer in Our Overdrive/Libby Collection
Monday, January 13, 2025: Due to a glitch in Libby/Overdrive, materials that are no longer available to borrow are still showing up as reserves on some patron accounts.
Most Popular Books of 2024
Sunday, January 5, 2025: Here are our most popular books of 2024 based on checkouts by our Mary Riley Styles Public Library patrons! We've listed below the top circulating titles for several genres, including:
Catherine Wilson Receives 2024 Chet De Long Outstanding Service Award
Friday, December 13, 2024: The Mary Riley Styles Public Library Foundation has presented Catherine Wilson with the 2024 Chet De Long Award for Outstanding Service to the Library.
Get Reading Recommendations from Booklist Reader
Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Booklist Reader is a free digital magazine from the America Library Association that features di
Megan Dotzler Named New Library Director
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Today, City Manager Wyatt Shields announced that, in consultation with the Library Board of Trustees, Megan Dotzler has been hired as the new Library Director for Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Our Libby/Overdrive Collection Now Offers eMagazines!
Tuesday, August 13, 2024: We're excited to announce that we're now offering eMagazines through Libby and Overdrive!
Expanded Hours Effective Monday, August 19
Sunday, July 7, 2024: Effective Monday, August 19, 2024, we'll be expanding our hours to be open longer - until 5 pm - on Saturdays and Sundays!
MRSPL Wins Two Awards from Virginia Public Library Directors Association
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - This spring 2024, Mary Riley Styles Public Library received two awards from the Virginia Public Library Directors Association (VPLDA).
Book Club to Go Kits
Sunday, April 28, 2024: Have you seen our Book Club Kits? These bags are designed for local book group organizers who would like to borrow multiple copies of a single title.