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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Closing

CLOSED: Christmas Holiday

All Day 12/22 - 12/25
Branches:
Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed Friday, December 22 through Monday, December 25 for the Christmas holiday. 

While the library is closed, you can still access all our great online resources!

10 am
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
Cancelled

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Upper Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Most of us are always on the go in some capacity, tasking ourselves to keep things running smoothly or remedying situations that aren’t going as we hoped.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Falls Church Fiber Artists

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
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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. 

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group.

Polar Express Pajama Party

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Film
Registration Closed
Required
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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: Film
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Put on your coziest pajamas, snuggle with your favorite stuffed animal, pull up a soft blanket and join us for a ride on the Polar Express! This annual program is open to students in Grades K-5.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Arm Chair Travel: Walking the Camino de Santiago

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Film
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Film
Event Details:

Change of location!! 

*Join us this month in the Library's Lower Level Conference Room!*

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group.

Page Turners Book Club

4:15pm - 5:15pm
School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Book Discussion
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Program Type: Book Discussion
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Are you a reader in grade 4 or 5? Are you interested in discussing books with other kids your age? Join Page Turners Book Club! We are a discussion group for grades 4 through 5 held during the school year.

5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "High School (Grades 9 - 12)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.
Cancelled

Falls Church Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:00pm
High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Writing Group
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Writing Group
Event Details:

 A group for local aspiring writers. Share your work, give and receive feedback. All kinds of writing considered. Bring something that you're working on. Usually meets the third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

7 pm
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

ESOL Conversation Group (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
Virtual Event
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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!