Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Movie: Trolls Register at www.mrspl.org

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 fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm. Attend in person or online. Register with psullivan@fallschurchva.gov.

Come join us as we venture onto the highways and byways of Long Beach California of the 1950s. Sleep With Strangers is a classic hardboiled murder mystery - taut, suspenseful, and gritty. This is the first of the Jim Sader mystery series written by Dolores Hitchens. She is considered one of America's pioneering women crime writers. Register at www.mrspl.org.

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesday with us! Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color. This program is children and their families. No registration required. Attendance is first come, first served.

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 […]

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. On this date the group will discuss: “Ward No. 6,” by Anton Chekhov (1892). Amy Azzam (volunteer discussion coordinator) Email: amyazzam@gmail.com.

Planning for the future is essential to ensure your legacy is protected and your loved ones are cared for. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—everyone can benefit from having a clear plan in place. Whether it’s creating a will, setting up trusts, or designating beneficiaries, taking these important steps now can provide peace of […]

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of this fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. Caregivers are invited to join their child for the movie. Caregivers not partaking in the movie must stay in the library for the duration of the program. Caregivers of […]

Join us for a talk with acclaimed local author and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, Ilya Shapiro, on his recently published book: Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites. Ilya Shapiro shows how the warping of higher ed is leading to a country transformed by radicalization. Register at www.mrspl.org

Science and stories collide in this fun, interactive S.T.E.M. program featuring the ‘coolest’ thing in science — DRY ICE! Together we’ll explore the chilly effects of frozen carbon dioxide as we learn all about: solids, liquids + gases, evaporation, condensation + sublimation, physical changes, changing variables + making a hypothesis and more! Best for ages 5-10 years old. Space is limited; first come, […]

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.