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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.
Lifelong learning
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Bill Schneider, Professor Emeritus at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, will share his answers to the question, "Is this the most divided the United States has ever been?" Schneider reminds us that the United States once had a civil war where three quarters of a million Americans died, most from disease or starvation. He adds that he feels this is the most divided the U.S...
Community & civic
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Stop by the Falls Church History Room during our walk-in hours to ask a question, research a topic, our simply learn more about our local history collection! Fall Church History Room Walk-in Hours - Mondays 1 pm - 5 pm - Wednesdays 4 pm - 8 pm Schedule an Appointment Can't make it during our walk-in hours? Contact us to schedule an appointment or to ask a question. Start Your Search Online! - Check out our Digital Archive's growing online collection of photos, books, documents, newsletters, d...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Ready to learn more about mindfulness meditation? Join this four-week introductory program with teacher Mary Hale. This series is suitable for beginners; no meditation experience is necessary. Each weekly session will build on the previous week's topic in this June series. Over the four weeks, you'll have the chance to explore these questions and topics: - What is Mindfulness Meditation? - How does meditation support well-being? - Tips to establish your own practice - Connecting mind and body...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Please note that the group will meet in person at the library at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The group will discuss: - The Library of Babel(7 pages), Jorge Luis Borges (1941) 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. 2025-2026 Schedule & Reading List View all meeting dates and reading selectionsfor the 2025-2026 discussion series, which runs September 2025...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Join this Pride Month book discussion of Gender Explained: A New Understanding of Identity in a Gender Creative World by Diane Ehrensaft, PhD, and Michelle Jurkiewicz, PsyD. In a starred review of the book, Library Journal noted that the authors, a world-leading expert and clinical psychologist, "set out to create a contemporary, relevant primer on gender to help readers who are confused, concerned, or curious. They present gender as a web of considerations that can evolve over time, in which...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Stop by the Falls Church History Room during our walk-in hours to ask a question, research a topic, our simply learn more about our local history collection! Fall Church History Room Walk-in Hours - Mondays 1 pm - 5 pm - Wednesdays 4 pm - 8 pm Schedule an Appointment Can't make it during our walk-in hours? Contact us to schedule an appointment or to ask a question. Start Your Search Online! - Check out our Digital Archive's growing online collection of photos, books, documents, newsletters, d...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Learn how to identify common native trees of Virginia, whether they are growing in your yard, a park, or a forest. This practical, hands-on workshop will give you the basic tools and techniques to identify native trees by their leaves. Join Master Naturalist Amy Bolton at the library in discovering how to ‘read the tree leaves’ -- and then as a class head over to Cherry Hill Park to practice your skills! (W...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are honored to welcome Erin Flynn and Charlie Lord, who will speak about the work performed at "Main Justice," the headquarters components based in Washington, D.C. The stated mission of the Department of...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Ready to learn more about mindfulness meditation? Join this four-week introductory program with teacher Mary Hale. This series is suitable for beginners; no meditation experience is necessary. Each weekly session will build on the previous week's topic in this June series. Over the four weeks, you'll have the chance to explore these questions and topics: - What is Mindfulness Meditation? - How does meditation support well-being? - Tips to establish your own practice - Connecting mind and body...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Stop by the Falls Church History Room during our walk-in hours to ask a question, research a topic, our simply learn more about our local history collection! Fall Church History Room Walk-in Hours - Mondays 1 pm - 5 pm - Wednesdays 4 pm - 8 pm Schedule an Appointment Can't make it during our walk-in hours? Contact us to schedule an appointment or to ask a question. Start Your Search Online! - Check out our Digital Archive's growing online collection of photos, books, documents, newsletters, d...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Article to be determined. This program will be held in person in the library and via Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite.
Theater & film
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. Experienced players will be on hand to offer instruction. We normally meet in person every 1st Sunday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For adults 18+. No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached. In partnership with the Northern Virginia Board Game G...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are honored to welcome Robert Fishbein, formerly of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) was created by Congress in 2004 with strong bipartisan support. This fo...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Join us as author Jared Peatman discusses his book A Hell of a Regiment: To Gettysburg and Beyond with the Twentieth Maine, an account of one of the defining moments in American history. The renowned 20th Maine earned its reputation in one of the country’s most celebrated clashes of arms: the defense of Little Round Top at the Battle of Gettysburg, under the command of the legendary Joshua Lawrence Chamberl...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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For July 8, we will be reading Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain. 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...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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The cost of health care can be one of the largest -- and least predictable -- expenses in retirement. At this seminar, Financial Advisor Shane Keogh addresses what steps investors can take to prepare for managing health care costs during retirement. Learn how to make sure your retirement savings stay healthy, too! About the Presenter Shane Keogh, financial advisor with Edward Jones, is a military veteran who brings a mission-driven mindset to help individuals, families, and business owners bu...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. What the Founders Read & Wrote Celebrate the Fourth of July this year by reading the nation's founding document, the Declaration of Independence! We'll also discuss the Independence Day address Frederick Douglass delivered in 1852, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" July Reading List - Declaration of Independence: A Transcription (National Archives) - "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" speec...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Adults looking to practice their Spanish speaking skills are welcome to join our conversation group, co-taught by Jaqui Ferrara and Cristina Fernandez-O’Toole. Both are native Spanish speakers, from Argentina and Spain, and bring authentic language and cultural perspectives to each session. Foreign Language Discussion Group Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills. These meetings have a casual, conversational format.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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This is a preview sale of our Used Book Sale for all patrons! There is a 5 item purchase limit.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
Dance & fitness
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Join us for an engaging presentation on fall prevention featuring an interactive Tai Chi session by Jennifer Stahl, PT, DPT, CEEAA, Area Director with Powerback Rehabilitation. Tai Chi is a gentle, low-impact exercise that improves balance, coordination, strength, and flexibility, helping reduce the risk of falls while enhancing body awareness and confidence in everyday movement. This session will include 30 minutes of seated Tai Chi exercises followed by a 30-minute fall prevention talk, whe...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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Armchair Travel at the Library We will meet in the Main Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, at 1:30 pm to discover new places from the comfort of the library. We will celebrate America the Beautiful as we join "Outside Beyond the Lens" as they photograph Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim that only 10 percent of park visitors see each year. We will also visit Route 66 in New Mexico wi...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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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. Attend in person or online.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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The book we are discussing is The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull. Young Edward Powell has gone to live with his Aunt Mildred in Wales. Miserable with the location and and unhappy with his domineering aunt, Edward decides to murder her. Told through Edward's diary, the story details the escalating attempts to bring about his aunt's death through a series of hilariously failed plots. This dark comedy was first published in 1934. It was recently republished in the British Library Crime Classi...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are honored to welcome Michael Dennis, formerly of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With foundations in the House and Home Financing Agency, HUD was founded as a Department in 1...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to enhance your existing plan, Financial Advisor Kiley French offers practical guidance, clear explanations, and actionable steps to help you build a strong financial foundation for your child. In this educational workshop, Kiley will break down popular savings and investment options such as 529 plans, custodial accounts, and long‑term investment strategies, and explain how each one can support your child’s future education, financial stability,...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Theater & film
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. Experienced players will be on hand to offer instruction. We normally meet in person every 1st Sunday of the month. Newcomers are always welcome! For adults 18+. No registration required. Attendance is first-come, first-served until seating capacity is reached. In partnership with the Northern Virginia Board Game G...
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
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For August we will be discussing Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. If you would like to receive a reminder email as well as some additional information about the book, please email phawkins@fallschurchva.gov. Tuesday Morning Book Club The Tuesday Morning Book Club was established at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library in 1987, and has been meeting to enjoy discussing books ever since! The club reads fiction and nonfiction titles, both classic and contemporary, selected by the group. No club...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
Article to be determined. This program will be held in person in the library and via Zoom. Please email to request a Zoom invite.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
Adults looking to practice their Spanish speaking skills are welcome to join our conversation group, co-taught by Jaqui Ferrara and Cristina Fernandez-O’Toole. Both are native Spanish speakers, from Argentina and Spain, and bring authentic language and cultural perspectives to each session. Foreign Language Discussion Group Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills. These meetings have a casual, conversational format.
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
This class is intended for people with an intermediate level of Italian but all are welcome! The group will be coordinated by an experienced Italian instructor and native speaker. Questo gruppo di conversazione si rivolge a chi conosce già bene le basi della lingua italiana e vorrebbe mantenere viva la lingua e diventare più fluente conversando su argomenti più o meno complessi di livello intermedio e avanzato. Foreign Language Discussion Group Join us and meet up with other foreign language...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
Armchair Travel at the Library We will meet in the Main Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, at 1:30 pm to discover new places from the comfort of the library. Joseph Rosendo crisscrosses Armenia to ancient sites where some of the world’s oldest artifacts have been discovered. He is welcomed into local homes to witness traditional artisans at work and join in religious and communal celebra...
Community & civic
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The practice of mindfulness meditation gives us the skills to step out of our habitual mode of doing, and allows us to have mindful recognition of what is present here and now. In our group setting we investigate the practical application of bringing mindfulness into our daily lives. Open to beginners and experienced meditators. Drop-in pro...
Classes & arts
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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.
Lifelong learning
mrspl · Falls Church, VA
mrspl
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. The mission of the English Empowerment Center is to teach adults the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English so they can access employment and educational opportunities and more fully and equitably participate in the community.
