 Supporting COMMUNITY. Inspiring DISCOVERY. Promoting LITERACY. |
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Registration Required The League of Women Voters Falls Church (LWVFC), Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, and MRSPL present a Women's History 101 Virtual Talk by Dr. Emily Krichbaum from the National Women's History Museum speaking on the role of African American Women in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. In the 20th century, African American women formed the backbone of the modern Civil Rights Movement. |
We the Readers Registration Required On the 250th anniversary of landmark constitutional documents, explore their intellectual origins by “reading what the Founders read." Readings for this meeting will focus on how Ancient Roman writings strengthened the resolve of American revolutionaries, including stories of the fall of the Roman republic and rise of the imperial order, Roman life under one-man rule, and stoic martyrs for liberty. |
Registration Required 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 Ricardo Echalar and Craig Riegler, both formerly of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Learn more about the work federal government employees perform — and why it matters. |
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Drop-In Join us at the library to continue our "travels." Rick Steves will show us around the Basque Country of northern Spain and then José Andrés will give a gastronomic tour of the Basque kitchen! |
Registration Required Adults looking to practice their Spanish speaking skills are welcome to join us for a conversation group led by Jaqui Ferrara, a certified Spanish instructor with Arlington Public Schools. |
Registration Required The way we breathe shapes how we feel and think. At this workshop, Marlene Sandhu will teach simple breath practices that can bring stillness, clarity, and fresh energy - anytime, anywhere, for anyone. |
Registration Required Author Bsrat Mezghebe presents her highly-anticipated debut novel, I Hope You Find What You're Looking For, a charming multi-generational family story and loving ode to an immigrant community on the cusp of a new age. The novel is part of the Well-Read Black Girl Books series. This event is co-hosted with Bards Alley bookshop. |
Registration Required Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) at this special Health Talk. Dr. Deborah Gilpin, PT, DPT, OCS, of Body Dynamics will discuss EDS connective tissue disorders including EDS symptoms and co-morbidities associated with this issue. She will also share practical lifestyle changes people can make to support their bodies. |
Learn exercises you can do on your own at home -- without any specialized equipment! Take a break from work, get yourself moving, and get ready for spring with these simple exercises. |
Shall We Dance? Registration Required Have you read about the health benefits of dancing? Or been inspired by watching Dancing with the Stars? Perhaps you are getting ready for a wedding this summer or looking for a new activity. Whatever your reason, join in the fun at this ballroom dancing class offered by the Fred Astaire Dance Studio Falls Church! |
Registration Required Learn the origin story of Willa Cather's great novel Death Comes for the Archbishop at this literature lecture offered by Jenny Sullivan. The novel did not just spring from the great mind of this brilliant writer. Time, travel, study, and luck created the opportunity that she seized to give us this window onto the American Southwest of the 19th-century and the beauty and endurance of the peoples who inhabited it. It's not really fiction at all! |
Trela: Music from the Mediterranean Relax and enjoy the enchanting sounds of Trela, a musical duo specializing in folk tunes and melodies from across the globe, with a particular focus on the Mediterranean region. The captivating synergy between accomplished guitarist and music teacher Mark Sylvester and Master Oud player and music teacher Spyros Koliavasilis creates a spellbinding fusion of musicality, skill, and pure magic! |
Registration Required This event will equip you with valuable tools and resources to help you stay safe online. AARP offers this program to help you navigate online information when sensationalized headlines and misleading stories make it increasingly difficult to know what's true. Learn how to be a savvy consumer and avoid getting fooled by misinformation! |
Great Books Discussion Virtual Programs / Email for Zoom invite Drop-In NEW! This month there will be a sewing machine for making basic repairs! Italian Conversation Group Registration Required German Conversation Group |
New Yorker Discussion Group Hybrid Program / Email for Zoom invite Mindfulness Meditation No meeting March 18 and March 25 Drop-In Drop-In |
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Help Support the Library! Many library programs and services are made possible through the generous financial support of the MRSPL Foundation. Learn more about this independent 501(c)(3) organization! |
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The Hip-Stangs Reading Club is a reading buddy program led by high school volunteers. Kids in grades K-1 will practice reading aloud with the support of their high school buddy. |
Calling all Master Builders to come and create at the library! |
Do you have a stuffie in need of a few stitches? Stop by the Teddy Bear Repair Clinic for your Teddy, Stuffie, and Lovey needs! |
Kids are invited to join us for music and a craft! |
Booklist Reader Pick up a copy of the March 2026 issue of Booklist Reader while supplies last -- or browse it online! You can also explore the digital archive to catch up on any issues you've missed. |
 Tax Forms 2025Print copies of 1040 & 1040-SR instruction books and forms (in English and Spanish) are available in library's front vestibule while supplies last. |
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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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