Name: FOCUS GROUP: Seniors
Start: 2022-10-18T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-10-18T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Falls Church Senior Center

Library Closed November 28 & 29

The library will be closed all-day Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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!

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On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (10/16)	Mon (10/17)	Tue (10/18)	Wed (10/19)	Thu (10/20)	Fri (10/21)
9 am			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Seniors 9:00am - 10:00am Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 28 Event Details: As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best serve the Falls Church community.
10 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Fall Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Community Groups 10:30am - 11:30am Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best serve the Falls Church community.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation 10:30am - 12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Health & Wellness Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Upper Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Wednesday mornings 10:30am - 12:00pm October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Falls Church Fiber Artists 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Upper Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Falls Church Fiber Artists Drop in for this informal weekly group to knit and crochet. Share what you're creating. Get advice from other knitters and crocheters. Or just chat while you work on your own project! All are welcome. This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Fall Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 2-4 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!	This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group. Baby Time 10:30am - 11:00am Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months) Storytime This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Drop in. Limited space available. See children's desk for ticket upon arrival. Ages 0-2 with a caregiver. Masks are welcome but not required. If you or your child are feeling sick or having any respiratory symptoms, please stay home! Storytime Join our children’s librarians for songs, stories, and rhymes!
11 am		This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group. This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Playtime with Early Literacy Center 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group. This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group. This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4) Event Details: Stay and play after storytime or drop into the library. We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime.		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Historical & Cultural Groups 11:00am - 12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best serve the Falls Church community.	This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Parents & Caregivers/Playtime with ELC 11:00am - 12:00pm Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: NOTE: We will still have the early literacy toys available for play after storytime. We will also hold an informal focus group with our strategic planning consultants during this time.
12 pm
1 pm	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Charcoal Drawing Workshop 1:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: In this class, students learn about line, value, texture, and volume through the process of making charcoal figure drawings.		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Arm Chair Travel: Ireland Coast to Coast 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Film Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Film Event Details: We will visit Ireland from Dublin to Belfast to the Wild Atlantic Way! Two countries, one people who in spite of troubles have a joy of life worth treasuring. Armchair Travel Join us in the Falls Church Senior Center on the third Tuesday afternoon of each month at 1:00 pm to watch a travel video from destinations around the world! This program is hosted jointly by the Falls Church Senior Center and the Mary Riley Styles Public Library.
2 pm			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Community Groups 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: As part of our strategic planning process, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is holding a series of facilitated focus groups to determine how the library can best serve the Falls Church community.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: City Boards & Commissions 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Upper Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 28
3 pm			This event is in the "All Ages" group. Grupo de Sondeo: Famlias de Berman Park 3:30pm - 5:30pm All Ages Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Offsite Event This event is in the "All Ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Event Details: Comparta sus pensamientos e ideas acerca la biblioteca. Si tiene alguna duda o pregunta, hable con la Directora Jenny Carroll. Se ofrecerán libros para niños gratis y bocadillos!	This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group. Early Release Wednesday: Dia de Los Muertos 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11) Arts & Crafts Registration Closed Required This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for an afternoon learning about the Mexican celebration of Dia de Los Muertos. Miss Claudia will share her memories of celebrating Dia de Los Muertos as a child in Mexico with us and then we will decorate sugar skulls to take home fo
4 pm			This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. FOCUS GROUP: Teens 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 29 Event Details: This session is specifically geared toward teens. Have a voice in the library! Come give your input on the library and the community as we plan for the next 5-10 years as part of our official Strategic Planning.
5 pm
6 pm				This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting (public meeting) 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, Library Board of Trustees This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Upper Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups, Library Board of Trustees Event Details: The MRSPL Board of Trustees typically holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Wednesday evening of the month. 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.
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Book Discussion Registration Closed Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 34 Event Details: For October, the group will be discussing Storm in a Teacup: The Physics of Everyday Life by Helen Czerski. Nonfiction Book Discussion Group The Nonfiction Book Discussion Group is tailored to curious readers who are interested in expanding their general knowledge of topics, writing styles, and forms across a variety of subject matters that include, but are not limited to: investigative journalism, technology, environmentalism and the outdoors, politics, science, and psychology. The group meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend! View full reading list & more info... This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. ESOL Conversation Group 7:00pm - 8:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) ESOL & Language Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Virtual Programs Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: ESOL & Language Event Details: This program will be held on Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite. ESOL Conversation Group Practice your English with our weekly ESOL conversation group! Group meets every Monday evening from 7 pm - 8:30 pm. All are welcome!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. FOCUS GROUP: General Adult 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Strategic Plan & Focus Groups Required Seats Remaining: 26 Event Details: NOTE: This General Adult focus group will be held in the Reading Room on the Upper Level. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Yoga for Readers 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Community & Culture, Health & Wellness, Writing Group Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness, Writing Group Required Seats Remaining: 6 Event Details: You know reading is good for you—it improves your brain, your mind, your mood, but the position we hold during long periods of reading can take its toll over time.	This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Become a Master Hiker with Virginia State Parks Trail Quest 7:00pm - 8:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) Community & Culture, Health & Wellness Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group. This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Community & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 43 Event Details: Jessica Bowser, Host of Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast, talks about Virginia State Parks’ Trail Quest program, and how you can be rewarded for visiting state parks across the Commonwealth. This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Middle School Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Book Discussion Registration Closed Required This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Registration Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Teen Room Age Group: Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Program Type: Book Discussion Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: October book: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones Teen Book Club A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration required; limited copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk each month. 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.

Library Closed November 28 & 29

Toys for Tots Annual Drive

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