Golden Era Mystery Book Club

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

We will be discussing the book Scales of Justice by Ngaio Marsh. Written in 1955 it is a classic English Village whodunit. In the village of Swevenings there are secrets and eccentric characters abounding. When a dead body is discovered at the banks of the river Chyne by Nurse Kettle, there is no doubt it's murder. Roderick […]

Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

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 […]

Spanish Conversation Group

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

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. Join us and meet up with other foreign language speakers to practice and improve your skills.  These meetings are a casual, conversational format. Email: lchavez@fallschurchva.gov

Poetry Circle

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

If you write or just love reading poetry, you are invited to join this monthly, in-person poetry circle! Please contact Rachel Clark, the volunteer coordinator, to register: vzexw6az@verizon.net Facilitated by group members, we each bring in our own work or the work of other poets to share with the group. The emphasis is on reflection and response […]

Armchair Travel: Tahiti & French Polynesia

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

We will be meeting in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library to continue our "travels." Join us the third Tuesday, January through December, at 1:30 pm to discover new places from the comfort of your chair. Escape the winter chills and experience the rich sea life, crystal blue waters, and vibrant cultures of Tahiti […]

American Sign Language Class

Mary Riley Styles Public Library 7600 Virginia Ave, Falls Church, VA, United States

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. ASLHS aims to enhance the learning experience for ASL learners by engaging in service-learning projects that benefit the ASL community. Email: psullivan@fallschurchva.gov