 Supporting COMMUNITY. Inspiring DISCOVERY. Promoting LITERACY. |
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The library will be closed November 27 and 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. |
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BrainFuse JobNow Need help writing your resume, preparing for interviews, or generally searching for a job? Brainfuse JobNow, which is provided to all public libraries by the Library of Virginia, offers a wide range of career-related tools and live online coaching!
How to Access Brainfuse JobNow
- Go to www.mrspl.org/Resources.
- From the A-Z list of Resources, click on Brainfuse JobNow.
- Enter your 14-digit MRSPL card number when prompted.
- Choose from the menu of options on the site to get help with your resume, interview skills, or overall job search!
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Registration Required Create your career transition roadmap at this workshop conducted by a professional workforce coach! Experienced transition coach Melynda Benlemlih of Cognitive Agility will share her process for identifying your way forward and will help you get started on the first step toward your next role . The workshop will include time to work on one of the following three items: - Mapping your referral network,
- Refreshing your LinkedIn profile, or
- Updating your resume.
Bring your laptop for the working portion of the session so you can leave with a head start on your next step! |
Library Game Room! Drop-In, Adults & Teens (14+) Take a break at the library and enjoy some quiet board games, chess, puzzles, and coloring! In recognition of International Games Month we're turning our Main Level Conference Room into a Game Room. |
Calligraphy 101 for Adults Registration Required Discover the art of beautiful writing in Calligraphy 101 for Adults! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of modern calligraphy using a traditional dip pen and ink. Create your own personalized gift tags! All supplies provided! |
Tarot Game Night Registration Required Join in the fun playing tarot-themed board games! Tarot Game Night is an opportunity to connect with other tarot readers and enthusiasts. All levels of tarot practitioners are welcome. |
December Author Talk: Registration Required
Author and artist Sophia Glock discusses her YA graphic memoir, Passport, about growing up overseas. This event is co-hosted with Bards Alley Bookshop. Copies of the author's book will be available for sale at the program or you can reserve copies by calling Bards Alley. |
Registration Required Learn how to take the guesswork out of your federal worker retirement planning! Financial Planners Ben Duhoski and Eric Simning will provide information on how FERS, TSP, FEGLI, and Social Security work together, plus strategies to maximize benefits and turn them into lasting retirement income. |
Registration Required Learn about the role Civil War medicine played in shaping the history of infectious disease treatment at this talk by Meridian High School senior Anna Gray. As part of her International Baccalaureate Extended Essay research, Gray explored the question of how the Civil War advanced knowledge about infectious diseases. |
Great Books Discussion Virtual Program / Email for Zoom invite Virtual Program / Email for Zoom invite Drop-In New Yorker Discussion Group Hybrid Program / Email for Zoom invite The first Sunday of the month Drop-In |
Armchair Travel: Naples and the Amalfi Coast Italian Conversation Group Falls Church Writers Group
(Please note no meeting in November) Hybrid Program / Email for Zoom invite English Conversation Class Drop-In Mindfulness Meditation 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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Tuesday Morning Book Discussion |
Wednesday Evening Book Discussion ML Conference Room |
Golden Era Mystery Book Discussion ML Conference Room |
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Grades K-2 / Registration Required
Kids are invited to sign up for a time slot during which they can work on their math with the help of a high school student. |
Grades 6-12 / Registration Required
Join us to enjoy snacks and build graham cracker houses. |
Grades K-5 / Registration Requested
Operation EarthWatch is a free environmental action program to learn about and promote environmental action at home and in the community. |
The Hip-Stangs Reading Club is a reading buddy program led by high school volunteers. Kids reading below first grade level will practice reading aloud with the support of their high school buddy. |
Ages 2-4 / Drop-In, Limited Space
Join us for cooperative play with train toys. |
Grades K-5 / Registration Required
Join us for an afternoon of sugary crafting! Children will decorate cookies and enjoy festive music. Children under the age of 6 must be supervised by the accompanying adult. |
Booklist Reader Pick up a copy of the November 2025 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. |
 2026 VA250Throughout 2026, the library will offer special programs, lectures, and book displays in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary. We’ll also post recommended reading lists about American history and culture. Starting in January, we'll host a special bimonthly book club dedicated to exploring the founding documents of the state and nation. |
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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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