Name: Board Game Sunday for Adults
Start: 2025-01-05T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-05T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Library Holiday Hours

We wish you a very happy holiday season! Please take note of our adjusted holiday hours:

Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25: Closed all day
Tuesday, December 31: Closing early at 5 pm
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Closed all day

Featured Events

Board Game Sunday for Adults

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Games & Puzzles

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Games & Puzzles

Event Details:

Come check out the wonderful and varied world of modern board games. Play various tabletop games that are simple to learn and fun to master. This is a great way to meet new people.

Wednesday Evening Book Club: The Night Watchman

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Wednesday Evening Book Club

The Wednesday Evening Book Club typically meets the second Wednesday evening of every other month and reads a wide range of fiction and nonfiction.

Need a copy of the book? Please search our online catalog or our Overdrive ebook/audiobook collection to check the availability of this book. Special book group copies are also set aside roughly one month before the discussion and can be requested on a first come, first serve basis by emailing circ@fallschurchva.gov.

Want to read reviews and background material? Optional background material - including reviews, author bios, and author interviews - can be found on the Wednesday Evening Book Club's website roughly one week before the discussion.

Thank You, MRSPL Foundation!

Special thanks to the MRSPL Foundation, whose support enables us to purchase extra copies of each title for this book club. To learn more about the Foundation, which is an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing library materials, services, programs, and equipment, please visit mrsplfoundation.org!

Winter Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Event Details

Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Great Books Discussion Series

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Virtual Programs at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Virtual Programs

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

The group will discuss:

Great Books Discussion Series

A "Great Books" discussion concentrating on literary classics (both traditional and modern) usually meeting at 7 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.

Operation EarthWatch

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Library Board of Trustees

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The MRSPL Board of Trustees holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Wednesday evening of the month (unless otherwise specified).

More Info: To view agendas, minutes, and more information about the Library Board, visit the Library Board of Trustee's webpage.
Recordings of Past Meetings: Visit the City's webcasts website. Scroll to the Archives section, then the Webcasts section. Scroll to find meetings.

Winter Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

View Details

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Event Details

Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Golden Era Mystery Book Club

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

We will be discussing the book Scales of Justice by Ngaio Marsh. Written in 1955 it is a classic English Village whodunit. In the village of Swevenings there are secrets and eccentric characters abounding.

Mystery Book Club

Come in, get cozy and enjoy a group discussion of books of mystery and suspense by famous and lesser known authors from the Golden Age of Mysteries. Meetings will be held every other month, usually on the 4th Wednesday of that month. We have been holding Hybrid meetings; you can join in-person or via zoom

Thank You, MRSPL Foundation!

Winter Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

View Details

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Event Details

Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Winter Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

View Details

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Event Details

Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.

Storytime

Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!

Filters

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library! This drop-in program is open to students in Grades K-5. No registration is required. Preschoolers are welcome if supervised at all times by an adult.

Operation EarthWatch

4:30pm - 5:30pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Operation EarthWatch

4:30pm - 5:30pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

Family Coloring Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us!

Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Operation EarthWatch

3:30pm - 4:30pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Open

Registration

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 14

Event Details:

Join Operation EarthWatch at the library! Students in Grades K-5, accompanied by their caregivers, are invited to the MRSPL conference room to work on this month's activities.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Family Coloring Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us!

Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Lego Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm

School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Family Coloring Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Arts & Crafts

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us!

Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.

Library Holiday Hours

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Wednesday Evening Book Club

Thank You, MRSPL Foundation!

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Library Board of Trustees

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Mystery Book Club

Thank You, MRSPL Foundation!

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