The New Yorker Discussion Group Thu, Sep 6 | 2 pm & Thu, Sep 20 | 2 pm Meets @ Falls Church Senior Center Enjoy reading The New Yorker but wish you had someone to chat about it with? Drop into the biweekly New Yorker reading group to share your thoughts on what you’ve read in a variety of articles. Pick up the articles at the Senior Center or at the Circulation Desk of the Mary Riley Styles Public Library. A librarian will coordinate the discussions.
Sing! Books with Emily Sat, Sep 15 | 11 am Best for ages 2-5. Drop in. Children of all ages will enjoy Miss Emily’s stories, songs, and instruments.
Don't Forget to Turn in Your Summer Reading Program Logs! Deadline Is Friday, Sep 14 Be sure to return your Adult Summer Reading Program log to one of our service desks if you want to be entered in this year's raffle! Prizes include Kindle Fire HDs, book store gift cards, and a MRSPL tote bag. (Prizes donated by the MRSPL Foundation Inc.)
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter series, Overdrive is allowing all users to borrow (without any waiting lists!) the first Harry Potter book - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - through September 10. Learn more at mrspl.overdrive.com.
Book to Film Club: The Quiet American Wed, Sep 26 | 7 pm Which is better, the book or the movie? Throw your two cents in at the Book to Film Club. This month’s selection: The Quiet American by Graham Greene: "A story that led to the events of the United States military involvement in Vietnam. Here, a love triangle between a British journalist, his mistress, and a mysterious CIA operative evolves into a much greater mystery that eventually leads to murder and deception.” The film stars Michael Cain and Brendan Fraser.
Pick up the book at the Circulation Desk and be ready to compare it to the film after we watch it.
Teen Writers' Studio Thu, Sep 27 | 7 pm
Grades 6-12. Registration required. Calling all teen writers! Come to the library to meet, talk, and collaborate with other writers. No instruction will be provided but constructive criticism is encouraged. For more info or to register, stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711).
Stop by the library's Conference Room on Saturday, September 29 (9 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, September 30 (1 pm - 5 pm) to pick up some great summer book bargains! Most hardbacks are $1 and paperbacks $0.50-$0.75. All proceeds support library programs and services. Learn more...
Selling a Home Wed, Oct 3 | 7:30 pm Registration required. Learn how to make your house stand out from the others on the market. You will learn techniques for how to negotiate and get the best price for your home while minimizing the hassle associated with selling your home.
Buying a Home Wed, Oct 10 | 7:30 pm Registration required. Learn how to shop for a home and be successful in the competitive Washington DC area market. You will learn how to use online sources and other resources to streamline your search for your new home.
Join us for either (or both!) of these free programs led by Bruce McBarnette, an attorney, real estate investor, and realtor with Keller WIlliams, Dulles. To reserve a spot, please stop by the Reference Desk of call 703-248-5035 (TTY 711).
- Preschool Storytimes - Mondays | 10:30 am Tuesdays | 10:30 am Thursdays | 10:30 am NOTE: Preschool storytimes will be on hiatus until September 24.
- Early Literacy Center - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 11 am - 2 pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 1 pm - 4 pm NOTE: Early Literacy Center will be on hiatus until September 24.
The New Yorker Discussion Group
Sing! Books with Emily
Don't Forget to Turn in Your Summer Reading Program Logs!
Book to Film Club: The Quiet American
Teen Writers' Studio
Selling a Home
