Name: Using the Library of Congress
Start: 2024-05-11T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-05-11T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Using the Library of Congress

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and it’s in your back yard. Have you ever gone there as a tourist and wondered if you could use the collections that you...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Community & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world and it’s in your back yard. Have you ever gone there as a tourist and wondered if you could use the collections that you’ve heard so much about? The answer is YES!

American Sign Language Class

Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

ESOL & Language

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS). This four-session series of...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: ESOL & Language

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS).

This four-session series of classes is intended for beginners.

middle school book club may 13 at 7 pm grades 6-8 american born chinese gene luen yang

Middle School Book Club: American Born Chinese

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

Teen Book Club:

A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration required; limited copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk each month. ...

Event Details:

Middle schoolers are invited to join us for a fun book discussion once a month. This month, we will be reading Book Club Schedule: May 13: American Born Chinese by Gene Lu...

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Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Middle School (Grades 6 - 8)

Program Type: Book Discussion

Event Details:

Middle schoolers are invited to join us for a fun book discussion once a month. This month, we will be reading

Book Club Schedule:

May 13: American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

Teen Book Club

A discussion group for grades 6 through 8 held during the school year. Registration required; limited copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk each month.

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 on a first come, first serve basis by emailing circ@fallschurchva.gov.

American Sign Language Class

Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

ESOL & Language

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS). This four-session series of...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: ESOL & Language

Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Interested in learning American Sign Language? Come learn from members of the Meridian High School American Sign Language Honor Society (ASLHS).

This four-session series of classes is intended for beginners.

Oriental Brush Art with Darlene Kaplan

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Learn oriental brush painting techniques, using step by step directions, under the guidance of International Award Winning artist, Darlene Kaplan. Program is for all skill lev...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 13

Event Details:

Learn oriental brush painting techniques, using step by step directions, under the guidance of International Award Winning artist, Darlene Kaplan. Program is for all skill levels, you will work at your own level. Beginners welcome!

Falls Church Writers Group

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

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 thi...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Writing Group

Event Details:

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 third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Crafty Café: Perler Bead Art

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome! Schedule: J...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

Schedule:

Ghibli Movie Club: Howl's Moving Castle

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Film

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

This summer, travel to the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli films. This program is for grades 6-12. June 10: Howl's Moving Castle July 8: My Neighbor Totoro August 12: W...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Film

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

This summer, travel to the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli films. This program is for grades 6-12.

Family Movie Night

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Film

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), All Ages

Event Details:

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. Caregivers are invited t...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12), All Ages

Program Type: Community & Culture, Film

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

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.

Falls Church Writers Group

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

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 thi...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Writing Group

Event Details:

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 third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Meditation Through the Senses -- Alison Schroeder

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

This multi-sensory experience combines music and artistic experimentation with water-based inks in an active meditation. Through music-guided meditation and a process of artistic d...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

This multi-sensory experience combines music and artistic experimentation with water-based inks in an active meditation.

Crafty Café: Pet Rock Decorating

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome! Schedule: J...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

Schedule:

Ghibli Movie Club: My Neighbor Totoro

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Film

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

This summer, travel to the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli films. This program is for grades 6-12. July 8: My Neighbor Totoro August 12: We will vote for the final movie ...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Film

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

This summer, travel to the wonderful worlds of Studio Ghibli films. This program is for grades 6-12.

Falls Church Writers Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

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 thi...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Writing Group

Event Details:

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 third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Black Communities of Fairfax: A History -- Author Talk

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Upper Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Community & Culture

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Come listen to a talk by Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Linneall Naylor, Rondia Prescott with Jenee Lindner -- the authors of Black Communities of Fairfax: A History. Written by Fa...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Upper Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Author Event, Community & Culture

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Come listen to a talk by Etta Willson, Rita Colbert, Linneall Naylor, Rondia Prescott with Jenee Lindner -- the authors of Black Communities of Fairfax: A History.

Family Movie Night

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Film

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

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. Caregivers are invited t...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Film

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

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.

S.T. Gibson Author Talk: Evocation

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

Come listen to a talk by fantasy author S.T. Gibson about her new novel, Evocation, the first book in a spellbinding and vibrant new series, The Summoner's Circle: As a teen, Da...

Registration Open

Required

Registration Open

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Author Event

Required

Seats Remaining: 40

Event Details:

Come listen to a talk by fantasy author S.T. Gibson about her new novel, Evocation, the first book in a spellbinding and vibrant new series, The Summoner's Circle:

Crafty Café: Clay Sculpting

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome! Schedule: A...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

Schedule:

Falls Church Writers Group

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

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 thi...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Writing Group

Event Details:

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 third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Crafty Café: CD Painting

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome! Schedule: S...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 20

Event Details:

Come relax at Crafty Café every first Monday of the month. We will enjoy snacks and a different artsy activity every meeting. Teens in grades 6-12 are welcome!

Schedule:

Falls Church Writers Group

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Writing Group

Age Group:

High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Event Details:

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 thi...

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: High School (Grades 9 - 12), Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Writing Group

Event Details:

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 third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.

Family Movie Night

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lower Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Program Type:

Community & Culture, Film

Age Group:

Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Event Details:

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. Caregivers are invited t...

Required

Library Branch: Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Room: Lower Level Conference Room

Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 - 4), Infants (Ages 0 - 24 months), Preschool (Ages 2 - 4), School Age (Grades K-5, Age 5-11), Teens (Grades 6-12, Ages 12-18), Middle School (Grades 6 - 8), High School (Grades 9 - 12)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Film

Required

Seats Remaining: 30

Event Details:

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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