Name: Fall Storytime
Start: 2024-11-18T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-18T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

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 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: 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 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: 18 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 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: 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 This event is in the "Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months)" group. 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.	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. American Sign Language Class 10:00am - 11:00am Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+) ESOL & Language Registration Open 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 Open Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library Room: Upper 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: ESOL & Language Required Seats Remaining: 25 Event Details: Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS). This four-session series of classes is intended for beginners.
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: 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) 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: 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. Sing Books with Emily 11:00am - 11:30am Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11) Storytime This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 2 - 4)" group. This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group. 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: Storytime Event Details: Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages.
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Armchair Travel: Greece 1:30pm - 3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Film 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: Film Event Details: Armchair Travel at the Library Join us at a Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." We will meet the third Tuesday of September, October, November, and December
2 pm				This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. New Yorker Discussion Group 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Book Discussion 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: Book Discussion Event Details: Article to be determined. This program will be held in person at the library and via Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite. New Yorker Discussion Group Enjoy reading The New Yorker but wish you had someone to chat about it with? Drop into the monthly New Yorker Discussion Group to share your thoughts on what you’ve read in a variety of articles. The group meets on the first Thursday of the month from 2-3 pm on Zoom.
3 pm			This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group. Operation EarthWatch 3:30pm - 4:30pm School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11) Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness Registration Open Required This event is in the "School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11)" group. Registration Open 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, Community & Culture, Health & Wellness Required Seats Remaining: 5 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.
4 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. Cancelled NaNoWriMo - Teen Write-In 4:00pm - 5:00pm Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12) Writing Group 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. Cancelled 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 Event Details: Teens are invited to join us for an hour long write in at MRSPL to work on their drafts, meet fellow writers, and celebrate how far their stories have come along!
5 pm
6 pm	This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Cancelled Middle School Book Club: I Can Make This Promise 6:30pm - 7:30pm Middle School (Grades 6 - 8) Book Discussion, Community & Culture Required This event is in the "Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)" group. Cancelled 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: 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. Flowers Everywhere 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts, Home & Gardening 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: Arts & Crafts, Home & Gardening Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Have you always wanted to try your hand at floristry? Tap into your inner artist and level up your arrangements! Explore different options in festive tablescaping. Try different tools without having to purchase them. This Program Made Possible Through MRSPL Foundation Support! This program is possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. 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!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. English Conversation Class 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) ESOL & Language 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: 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Foreign Language Discussion 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: Upper Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Foreign Language Discussion Group Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Our popular Spanish conversation group returns! Foreign Language Discussion Group Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills. These meetings are a casual, conversational format.	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. Library Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) 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: 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. This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group. MRSPL Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Book Discussion 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: Lower Level Conference Room Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Book Discussion Event Details: Join us for a discussion of the classic British mystery Smallbone Deceased, by MIchael Gilbert. Published in 1950, it is considered a first-rate novel of the latter golden age, written with style, pace and wit. 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 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. 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!

Toys for Tots Annual Drive

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Falls Church Fiber Artists

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Armchair Travel at the Library

New Yorker Discussion Group

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This Program Made Possible Through MRSPL Foundation Support!

Foreign Language Discussion Group

Library Board of Trustees

Mystery Book Club

Thank You, MRSPL Foundation!