The Retirement AtlasThe RetirementAtlas
Start

Local calendar

Events in Falls Church, VA

60 upcoming events near Falls Church. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.

See the listAdd this feed to your site

Source linked

Upcoming near Falls Church.

Updated regularly

Theater & film

OCT17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Oddball Cinema: Vampyr

mrspl

Oddball Cinema is back at MRSPL this October with a classic vampire movie, Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1932 film Vampyr! To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Vampyr (1932)directed by legendary filmmaker Carl Theodor Dreyer (The Passion Of Joan Of Arc), follows a young traveler named Allan Gray who arrives in a fog-shrouded French village and finds himself drawn into a nightmarish struggle against a vampire preying on a local family. Rather than rely...

Arts and craftsIndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

OCT17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & arts

Lecture: Elections and Voting in America

mrspl

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Jennifer Nicoll Victor, Associate Professor of Political Science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, describes the current state of voting and elections in the U.S.and outlines the most effective actions that citizens can take to protect their voting rights. Drawing on insights from leading political theorists, Professor Victor dispels myths about what democracy is, why it is...

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Stories Amid the Gravestones: Armchair Tour of Oakwood Cemetery

mrspl

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Oakwood Cemetery Trustee Carol Ann Siciliano is bringing her sold-out graveyard walking tour to the library! Join her at MRSPL as she offers this special armchair version of her presentation about the intertwined histories of Oakwood Cemetery and Falls Church. Carol Ann will lead you past tombstones engraved with names you'll recognize from the City's streets, parks -- and even this library! -- via a lectur...

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Stories from Our Federal Workers: Melisa Stivaletti, Defense Intelligence Agency

mrspl

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 Melisa Stivaletti of the Defense Intelligence Agency. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was established in 1961 as an intelligence and combat support agency for the Department of Defense. Melisa Stivaletti works at the National Digital Exploitation and Open Source...

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Medicare 101

mrspl

Medicare 101 training is for individuals who will soon be eligible for Medicare, their care partners, and those who already have Medicare and would like to learn more about it. To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. About This Program This session will address Medicare Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (doctors/outpatient hospital services/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage plans), and Part D (prescription drugs...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

OCT19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

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 and talksFreeIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Armchair Travel: SCOTLAND - Allen Cumming's Luxury Train Ride

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. We will join in on Allen Cumming's ride through Scotland and experience what luxury train travel is all about.

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Italian Conversation Group

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. Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. About MRSPL Foreign...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Armchair Travel: SCOTLAND - Alan Cumming's Luxury Train Ride

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. We will join in on Alan Cumming's ride through Scotland and experience what luxury train travel is all about.

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT20

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Health Talk: Musculoskeletal Conditions Associated with Menopause

mrspl

Dr. Ashley Templer and Brian Leos present the science behind common musculoskeletal conditions ignited or exacerbated by the loss of estrogen and other hormonal changes all women experience. In recent years, have your joints started to ache? Have you experienced a frozen shoulder or do you have hip pain when you walk? Come learn why these and other injuries are common for women not only during the years leading up to menopause, but throughout and beyond menopause as well. The presenters will...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT21

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT21

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

OCT22

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Falls Church Fiber Artists

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.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT23

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Used Book Sale - Preview - 5 item limit

mrspl

This is a preview sale of our Used Book Sale for all patrons! There is a 5 item purchase limit.

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT24

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Used Book Sale

mrspl

Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT25

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Used Book Sale

mrspl

Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

OCT25

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learning

Stories Amid the Gravestones: Armchair Tour of Oakwood Cemetery

mrspl

Oakwood Cemetery Trustee Carol Ann Siciliano is bringing her sold-out graveyard walking tour to the library! Join her at MRSPL as she offers this special armchair version of her presentation about the intertwined histories of Oakwood Cemetery and Falls Church. Carol Ann will lead you past tombstones engraved with names you'll recognize from the City's streets, parks -- and even this library! -- via a lecture illustrated with photographs from the graveyard as well as from the Falls Church Hist...

Classes and talksIndoors
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

OCT26

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & arts

Lecture: Elections and Voting in America

mrspl

Jennifer Nicoll Victor, Associate Professor of Political Science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, describes the current state of voting and elections in the U.S.and outlines the most effective actions that citizens can take to protect their voting rights. Drawing on insights from leading political theorists, Professor Victor dispels myths about what democracy is, why it is valuable, and what role voting and elections play in democratic states. Next, she exam...

Arts and craftsClasses and talksIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT26

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Used Book Sale

mrspl

Check out our used book sale on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

OCT26

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

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 and talksFreeIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT26

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT27

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Special Author Event: Alma Katsu in Conversation with K.T. Nguyen

mrspl

From beloved horror maven Alma Katsu comes a terrifying reimagining of The Picture of Dorian Gray for the internet age. Don't miss this chance to hear the award-winning novelist (and former senior intelligence analyst) discuss her latest novel, Incarnate, in conversation with mystery writer K.T. Nguyen, author of You Know What You Did. This event is co-hosted with Bards Alley Bookshop. Copies of the authors' books will be available for sale at the program or you can reserve copies by calling...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT28

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Apple's Latest Software Upgrade iOS27

mrspl

Join this session to learn about the latest Apple upgrade iOS27 released this fall! Learn how SIRI AI, Apple’s redesigned AI Assistant, can work for you. See demonstrations of new features and tools in action. Bring your iPhone and your questions and we will explore the latest software together. To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. About the Presenter Led by Amy Burk, who brings over 30 years of experience teaching technology to adults, TechWi...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT28

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT28

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

OCT29

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Falls Church Fiber Artists

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.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

OCT29

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Loosen Up: Mobility for a More Independent You

mrspl

Getting in and out of a car, reaching for a top shelf, turning to check your blind spot -- all these things depend on mobility most people never think about until it's gone. This engaging, hands-on session with physical therapist Ariel Painter covers what's really happening in your joints as you age, includes a self-assessment of your own flexibility, and sends you home with a short daily routine to keep you moving freely. Co-sponsored by The Reserve at Falls Church and Bayada Home Health Car...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Music & concerts

OCT31

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Music & concerts

Autumn Concert: Valeria Stewart

mrspl

Valeria Stewart offers an intimate concert featuring songs from her newest album, On A Wing, alongside favorites from her award-winning recording Raíces. Performed in English and Spanish, the program weaves together original compositions and some thoughtfully reimagined classic folk songs from Argentina. Blending Latin American rhythms, folk, jazz, and American roots, the performance explores themes of love, nature, identity, and the connections that unite us across cultures. Warm, engaging,...

Music
Details at mrspl

Theater & film

NOV1

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Theater & filmHappens regularly

Board Game Sunday for Adults

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...

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV1

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Author Nicholas Benton: The Mighty News-Press

mrspl

Owner and Editor-in-Chief Nicholas F. Benton shares the story of The Mighty News-Press: How a Small, Persistent Weekly Newspaper Contributed to the Transformation of an Entire Region Over 36 Years. The Falls Church News-Press, founded by Benton in 1991, has appeared without interruption for more than 1,800 consecutive weeks. Learn what goes into the sustainability of a local newspaper -- and what can be done to address the challenges faced. The author will share his personal experiences and d...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV2

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

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 and talksFreeIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV2

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV3

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Community Mending Circle

mrspl

Drop by the Community Mending Circle, a welcoming place to gather to mend clothing and other textiles -- and to connect with community members! This is a non-instructional, self-guided gathering. Participants will do their own work with the help of other participants. Everyone is invited to share their experiences and expertise. Bring your own projects, meet fellow makers and menders, and enjoy having some time to chat, listen, and unplug. The Community Mending Circle will meet the first Tues...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV3

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Camino de Santiago: History, Culture, and Life Lessons

mrspl

Join Cristina Fernandez-O'Toole for an exploration of the Camino de Santiago! Blending history, culture, and personal reflections, along with practical preparation for the trip, the presentation focuses on the Camino Francés. Discover the Camino's rich history and traditions, explore its cultural landmarks, and hear stories from Cristina's own 500-mile pilgrimage across Northern Spain. Cristina also offers practical guidance for aspiring pilgrims, covering trip planning, travel to Spain, the...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV4

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Falls Church Writers Group

mrspl

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 first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Attend in person or online.

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV4

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV4

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

NOV5

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Falls Church Fiber Artists

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.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV5

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

New Yorker Discussion Group

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.

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV5

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Wednesday Evening Book Discussion: After the Funeral and other Stories by Tessa Hadley

mrspl

For November 4, we will read After the Funeral and other Stories by Tessa Hadley. 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 r...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV7

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Revolutionary-Era Transcribe-A-Thon

mrspl

Help us share the Revolutionary stories of Fairfax County! Join us for a hands-on opportunity to help make historical documents more searchable and usable for researchers now and in the future. We will use documents from the Library of Virginia's Legislative Petitions collection focused on Fairfax's Revolutionary-era experiences. This in-person session will include an introduction and a website demonstration to help participants get started on FromThePage, the Library of Virginia's transcript...

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV7

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

French Conversation Group

mrspl

Practice your French speaking skills at this conversation group facilitated by Alexandra Beshara. The program is designed for intermediate to advanced French speakers, but all are welcome. Build confidence in your conversational French in a relaxed setting -- and explore French current events, cuisine and culture, and customs and idioms. Lively conversations and a few French activities guaranteed! Meetings are held monthly on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. About the Presenter Raised in Str...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV9

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV9

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

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 and talksFreeIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV10

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Great Books Discussion Series: "The Dead" by James Joyce

mrspl

Please note that the group will meet in person at the library at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The group will discuss: - "The Dead" by James Joyce (1914; 26 pages) 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. 2026-2027 Schedule & Reading List View all meeting dates and reading selectionsfor the 2026-2027 discussion series, whic...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV10

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Spanish Conversation Group

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. Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. About MRSPL Foreign Language Discussion Groups Meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills. These meet...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV11

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

CLOSED

mrspl

The library will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, for the Veterans Day holiday. While the library is closed, you can still access all our great online resources! - Digital Collection - Research Tools - Library Catalog

IndoorsHolidayBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

NOV12

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Falls Church Fiber Artists

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.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV14

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicFree

Stories from Our Federal Workers: Oksana Bedratenko and Le Nguyen, Voice of America

mrspl

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 Oksana Bedratenko and Le Nguyen to speak about the Voice of America. Voice of America (VOA) was created in 1942 with a mission to provide comprehensive coverage of the news and exemplify the principles of a free press. The largest U.S. international broadcaster, VOA p...

FreeIndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Theater & film

NOV15

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Theater & film

Game Day: Discover and Play

mrspl

Check out the wonderful and varied world of modern board games at this special full-day Game Day! Play tabletop games that are simple to learn and fun to master, discover something new, and meet other board game enthusiasts. Game Day will run from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Whether you play regularly or are just curious to see what modern board games are all about, come for an hour or stay for the day. Experienced players from the Northern Virginia Board Game Group will be on hand to teach games...

Arts and craftsIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV16

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV16

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningFree

English Conversation Class

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 and talksFreeIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

Armchair Travel: Marrakech in Morocco and The Alhambra in Spain

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. After spending time in Marrakech, Morocco with the Curious Traveler, Christine Van Blokland, we will explore Moorish influence on The Alhambra in Spain and visit the seaside town of Malaga, Spain.

IndoorsBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learningHappens regularly

Italian Conversation Group

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. Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. About MRSPL Foreign...

Classes and talksWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl

Lifelong learning

NOV17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Lifelong learning

We the Readers: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World by Richard Bell

mrspl

For the final meeting of the We the Readers FC250 Reading Group, we'll discuss Richard Bell's The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, a fascinating and unfamiliar recasting of America's war of independence as a transformative international event. “Richard Bell tells American history as if from a barstool, not a lecture podium. Giddy, rollicking, and bold, this is the story of America told up close and personal, with individuals and adventures summoned in deep, sensory detail, with...

Classes and talksIndoors
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV17

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civic

We the Readers: FC250 Reading Group

mrspl

What the Founders Read The year 1776 was about more than declaring independence from Britain; it also saw the adoption of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and the First Virginia Constitution. On the 250th anniversary of these landmark constitutional documents, explore their intellectual origins by “reading what the Founders read”: pre-revolutionary American pamphlets and speeches, influential political writings from the Enlightenment, infamous tales from British history, and classics from A...

Bring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Community & civic

NOV18

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Community & civicHappens regularly

FC History Room: Walk-in Hours

mrspl

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...

WeeklyBring the grandkids
Details at mrspl

Classes & arts

NOV19

mrspl · Falls Church, VA

Classes & artsHappens regularly

Falls Church Fiber Artists

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.

Arts and craftsWeeklyIndoors
Details at mrspl