2025 Toys for Tots Drive Runs Through December 5
Friday, November 7, 2025: The library will again be a collection site for the City's annual Toys for Tots Drive, which runs through December 5, 2025.
Toys for Tots Donation Drive
New HVAC System
On Friday, November 14, the library will start using its new HVAC system, which may cause a temporary burning smell in the building. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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New Digital Archive of the Falls Church History Room
Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Mary Riley Styles Public Library (MRSPL) is excited to announce the official launch of its Digital Archive of the Falls Church History Room
Resume and Job Search Help Online Through Brainfuse JobNow
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: Need help writing your resume, preparing for interviews, or generally searching for a job?
Checkbook Guide to Federal Employee Health Plans
Monday, October 27, 2025: Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees will be available online through our Washington Consumer Checkbook database starting November 10.
Raise Some Dough: MRSPL Foundation Fundraiser with Panera on October 16
Thursday, October 2, 2025: Panera Bread Cafe (on 450 W.
Oglala-Lakota Coat Drive Runs October 7-14, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025: The annual Oglala-Lakota coat drive runs Tuesday, October 7, 2025, through Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Park(ing) Day at the Library on Thursday, September 18
Saturday, September 13, 2025: On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the City of Falls Church will host Park(ing) Day in front of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library.
FY2025 Annual Report
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Earlier this week, Library Director Megan Dotzler and Library Board Chair Elise Stein presented the Mary Riley Styles Public Library's FY2025 Annual
Librarian Paula Hawkins Co-Recipient of City of Falls Church Employee of the Year Award
Tuesday, September 9, 2025: The library is proud to share that our Programming & Outreach Librarian, Paula Hawkins, has been awarded the City of Falls Church Employee of the Year award, along with Bethany Howard Tran, the City
DINE & DONATE: 15% of Food Sales at The Falls on Thursday Sep 4 Will Go to the MRSPL Foundation
Friday, August 29, 2025: The Falls restaurant (on 370 W.
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!
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 Virginia 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.