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| 1947: Marching band dressed in white marches through the intersection of Broad and Washington Streets. 1948: Another marching band is led by a majorette. 1948: The Falls Church Bakery joins the Memorial Day Parade. |
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A Look Back: 1940s In honor of Memorial Day, we're sharing photos of Falls Church Memorial Day parades from the 1940s. Visit our 1940s timeline post to discover more about the library's history. Be sure to check out other historical photos from the Falls Church History Room digital collection. Follow us on Instagram (@littlecitylibrary) and Facebook so you don't miss our #Throwback Thursday pics! 1948: Three women ride in a convertible decorated with bunting. 1948: Men in white military uniforms march though the intersection.
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Oriental Brush Art Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) Registration Required Learn oriental brush painting techniques, using step-by-step directions, under the guidance of international award-winning artist Darlene Kaplan. All skill levels are welcome!
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Registration Required This session covers mental stimulation tips along with general senior health topics and the signs of cognitive decline.
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American Sign Language ClassSunday, June 2 at 11:30 amAdults & Teens (Ages 12+) Registration Required Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS). This series of classes is intended for beginners.
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Intuition & the Tarot: Discover Your Soul's Path Registration Required In this workshop, you’ll learn several techniques to deepen intuition. Then you’ll have an opportunity to use what you’ve learned by practicing your own card reading. Bring your own deck or borrow one on site.
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Armchair Travel: Galapagos IslandsDrop-In Armchair Travel has moved to the library for the summer! Join us in the Lower Level Conference Room as we visit the remote and beautiful islands of the Galapagos and see the unique and distinct animal species that live there.
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Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly FunnyRegistration Required Nikki Frias is back! Join us for an exhilarating improv workshop. Through engaging games, exercises, and group activities, participants will sharpen their quick-thinking skills, enhance communication abilities, and build confidence.
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Parent Workshop: Understanding Disordered Eating in Kids and TeensRegistration Required Individual therapist Kristin Miller, LPC, will present tips for recognizing and preventing disordered eating and exercise in children and teens. Kristin is a mental health provider with Active & Connected Family Therapy.
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Parent Workshop: Finding Emotional Balance When Your Kids Are Struggling Registration Required Individual and couples therapist Jodi Harris, LCSW, will lead an interactive workshop using mindfulness-based skills to help parents learn how to better manage their own emotions when their kids are struggling. Jodi is a mental health provider and the Northern Virginia Regional Director for Active & Connected Family Therapy.
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Author Talk: Black Communities of Fairfax: A History Saturday, July 20 at 1 pmRegistration Required Written by Fairfax County descendants, this important work celebrates the authors' ancestors in the once segregated neighborhoods of Fairfax City and Fairfax County.
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Registration Required Acclaimed author Karin Tanabe talks about her most recent novel, The Sunset Crowd. Copies of the book may be ordered through Bards Alley's website and will also be available for purchase on site at the event.
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Grades 6 - 12 / Registration Required Come relax at Crafty Café! We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. We'll continue this series through the summer: - July 1: Pet Rock Decorating
- August 5: Clay Sculpting
- September 9: CD Painting
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Grades 6 - 12 / Registration Required This summer, travel to the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli films. - June 10: Howl's Moving Castle
- July 8: My Neighbor Totoro
- August 12: We will vote for the final movie at our July 8 meeting!
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Coloring Club For Grades K - 5 / Drop-In Do you love to color and draw? Join us for Coloring Club on the first Wednesday of the month! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color.
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For Grades K - 5 / Drop-In Join Emily to sing songs from a wide range of musical styles accompanied by bespoke sing- along tracks and Emily's fun Symphony of Silly Instruments.
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Summer Storytime Begins Monday, June 10 at 10:30 am Ages 18 months - 4 years / Drop-In Storytime returns to bring us songs and stories perfect for summertime followed by playtime with early literacy center toys.
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For Grades K - 5 / Drop-In Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library!
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Dance with your Baby Begins Friday, June 14 at 10:30 am Ages 0 - 24 months / Drop-In Baby Time gears up again with music and dancing designed for babies. Stay and play with toys designed just for babies and mingle with other families.
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All Ages / Registration Required Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun G-rated movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together.
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STEM Stars: Spaghetti Engineers Wednesday, June 26 at 2 pm Grades K - 5 / Registration Required Join us for this exciting STEM building challenge using spaghetti and marshmallows. Kids can choose to work on their own or in a group to create tall, free-standing towers. Registration for this program will open June 12.
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Stuffie SleepoverWednesday, July 10 at 10 am Grades K - 5 / Drop-In Ever wonder what your stuffies would get up to if they had the library all to themselves? Your stuffie will have fun making friends, having snacks, and playing games! Photos of the fun event will be posted to our social media, so you will be able to see all of the fun things your stuffies got up to.
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Check out our events calendar for
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Tuesday Morning Book Discussion Tuesday, June 4 10:30 am UL Conference Room
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High School Book Discussion Thursday, June 20 3:30 pm *Grades 9 - 12 LL Conference Room
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Wednesday Evening Book Discussion Wednesday, July 10
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MRSPL e-Pick
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Booklist Reader: May 2024
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Upcoming Library Closures Sunday, May 26 & Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Friday, June 7: Late opening at 1 pm Wednesday, June 19: Juneteenth Thursday, July 4: Independence Day Sunday, September 1 & Monday, September 2: Labor Day
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Used Book Sale Update The book sale that was scheduled for May 31-June 3 is canceled. We will have a larger book sale July 26-29.
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Mary Riley Styles Public Library 120 N Virginia Ave., Falls Church, Virginia 22046 703-248-5030 (TTY 711)www.mrspl.org |
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