Toys for Tots Annual Drive

The Toys for Tots drive runs through Thursday, December 5, 2024. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and games for ages up to 15 years old are welcome. A donation bin can be found in the front vestibule of the library. Thank you for contributing!

125th Anniversary "Thank You" Week

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

All Ages

Event Details

Mary Riley Styles Public Library’s (MRSPL) staff want to express their gratitude and appreciation to the Falls Church community for helping the library celebrate its 125th birthday in 2024. Throughout the year, staff have tried to honor the library’s 125th anniversary by celebrating the value of public libraries and the importance of intellectual freedom. While sharing the story of the library’s past, the library will continue to work toward a future focused on our commitment to Community, Discovery, and Literacy.  

Thank You Week Events

From December 7-15, MRSPL will hold a special “Thank You Week” for the community. Highlighted events will include: 

Meet the New Library Director Storytime with Megan Dotzler
Saturday, December 7 at 11 am
New library Director Megan Dotzler will deliver a storytime featuring some of her favorite books for children ages 2-4, followed by donuts and coffee for parents and community members who would like to meet her. 

Used Book Sale 
Saturday, December 7 through Monday, December 9
Pick up some great used book and DVD bargains just in time for the holidays while also supporting the library!  

Quentin Walston Trio (Jazz Concert)
Saturday, December 7 at 2 pm
Come listen to the Quentin Walston Trio’s memorable melodies, striking rhythms, and adventurous improvisations.   

Fall Storytime
Monday, December 9 and Thursday, December 12 at 10:30 am
Attend a library-themed storytime for children aged 18 months to 4 years old. 

The Rogers Act: 100 Years of the Foreign Service
Wednesday, December 11 at 6:30 pm
Dr. Alison Mann of the National Museum of American Diplomacy will discuss the history and impact of the Rogers Act, which in 1924 established the modern professional foreign service.   

Sing Books with Emily Storytime
Saturday, December 14 at 11 am
A special singing storytime about libraries, reading, and saying thank you!

Meridian High School Student Concert
Saturday, December 14 at 2 pm
Enjoy a performance by Meridian High School musicians. 

Other Ways to Participate

Throughout the week, the community is also invited to: 

  • View our 125th Anniversary displays in the library’s Main Reading Room. 

  • Participate in the library’s 125th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt and raffle.  

  • Pick up a 125th Anniversary Thank You bookmark.  

  • Visit www.mrspl.org/125 to learn more about MRSPL’s past, present, and future!