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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10 am
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group.

Fall Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
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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:
  • 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!

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

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Health & Wellness
Registration Closed
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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. 

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group.

Fall Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)
Storytime
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:
  • 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!

This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group.

Ukulele Baby Lap Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Storytime
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
  • Please pick ONLY ONE story time per week to attend.
  • See children's desk for ticket upon arrival.
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)
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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:

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

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)
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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:

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

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

Lorenzo & Friends Magic Show

11:00am - 11:45am
Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)
Performing Arts
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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: Performing Arts
Event Details:

Are you ready for some silly and spooky magic? Lorenzo & Friends will make spooky funny in this action-packed, interactive Halloween magic show! Be sure to wear a costume.

Best for ages 4+. Drop-in, space limited.

12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 - 4)" group.
This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Handprint Banner - Drop-In

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), All Ages
Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture
Event Details:

We are making a decoration to celebrate the final months of the library's 125th anniversary!

2 pm
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.

Plan Your Story: NaNoWriMo for Teens

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)
Writing Group
Registration Closed
Required
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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)
Program Type: Writing Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Join other authors in grades 6-12 at this story prep meeting to create character sheets, work on a story outline, discuss your upcoming novel, and share writing tips. Snacks and tea will be provided!

This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18)" group.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group.

Jazz Concert: Veronneau

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Performing Arts
Registration Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Performing Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Veronneau perform originals and uniquely arranged classics in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. Jazzy, stripped-down and personal, their show is warm, welcoming and unique.

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group.
Cancelled

Middle School Book Club: Coraline

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Book Discussion, Community & Culture
Required
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)
Program Type: Book Discussion, Community & Culture
Event Details:

Sixth to eighth graders: you're invited to Middle School Book Club! Enjoy good discussion about the month's book with new friends (and snacks).

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

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

English Conversation Class

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
ESOL & Language
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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library
Room: Lower Level Conference Room
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: ESOL & Language
Event Details:

Join us for a Free English Conversation class for adults to practice your language skills with other learners, and improve your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. Walk-ins are welcome.

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

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 fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

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

Embracing Neurodiversity

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Community & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Closed
Required
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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, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging and informative program as we explore the world of neurodiversity.

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

Great Books Discussion Series

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Book Discussion
Virtual Event
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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.