Oral History: Chuck Brown
Oral History interview with Chuck Brown, who recounts growing up in FC in the 1960s around his family's legendary hardware store. Recorded May 29, 2025.
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.
Videos
Preserving Tinner Hill
Presentation by Ed Henderson on Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation's effort to create and develop the Tinner Hill Historic and Cultural District and other efforts to preserve the City's rich African American and Civil Rights legacy.
Oral History: Lawrence Pence
Interview of Col. Lawrence Pence. Recorded June 6, 2023 at the FCCTV studios at Merdian High School.
Author Talk: Ed Henderson
Author talk with Edwin B. Henderson II on the publication of his book, The Grandfather of Black Basketball: The Life and Times of Dr. E B Henderson. Recorded on March 9, 2024 at MRSPL.
Desegregation of FC Libraries
Panel discussion on the desegregation of Falls Church public libraries. Recorded on June 4, 2023 at MRSPL .
Oral History: Kay Britto
Interview of Kay Britto about growing up in Falls Church in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s by MRSPL Librarian Pete Sulivan. Recorded on October 19, 2022, at the FCCTV studio at Meridian High School.
Oral History: Chet DeLong
Interview of Chet DeLong, longtime Falls Church resident, Mary Riley Styles Public Library board member and volunteer. Recorded on July 7, 2022 at the FCCTV studio at Meridian High School.