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Author Talk: Joseph A. Esposito
Saturday, December 8 | 3 pm
Historian, writer, and educator Joseph A. Esposito will discuss his recent book, Dinner in Camelot, which recounts the legendary 1962 Nobel Prize dinner at The White House.
 
“Joseph A. Esposito’s Dinner in Camelot is a wonderful recounting of the Greatest Party of the 1960s. The stars of the narrative are John and Jackie Kennedy, but the supporting cast—including John Glenn, Robert Frost, William Styron, and John Dos Passos—is beyond impressive. A real page turner. Highly recommended!” - Douglas Brinkley
MRSPL Listed in 2018 "America's Star Libraries" Index
For the 11th straight year, MRSPL has been listed in Library Journal's Index of Public Library Service as one of "America's Star Libraries." The index evaluates 7,361 libraries across the United States based on a series of per capita public service  statistics, including overall circulation, library visits, program attendance, public internet computer use, and circulation of electronic materials. In 2018, MRSPL was one of only 2 libraries in Virginia (and 257 libraries in the United States) to receive this distinction. 
Featured Resource: Gale Legal Forms
www.fallschurchva.gov/ResearchTools
Access free legal forms online using your MRSPL card and Gale Legal Forms! Providing a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal subject areas, Gale Legal Forms covers real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and more. A comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen’s language is also available. (This online resource is offered to MRSPL card holders by The Library of Virginia.)
 
Book Bingo
Runs through January 31
Reward yourself for reading! Grab a bingo sheet at our Circulation Desk and play at home this winter. Everyone who turns in a completed bingo sheet before January 31 gets a free book from the library's book sale and is entered in a raffle to win a MRSPL tote bag.

For more, please stop by the Circulation desk or call 703-248-5031 (TTY 711).
Early Release Wednesdays

Winter Celebrations Around the World
Wednesday, December 5 | 3 pm
Grades K-5. Registration required.

Take a trip around the world with us!  No passport is required to learn about winter holidays from multiple cultures. We will immerse ourselves in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism through games and crafts.

 
Polar Express Pajama Party
Wednesday, December 12 | 3:30  pm
Grades K-5. Drop in.  

Put on your PJ’s, grab a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal, and join us for a ride on the Polar Express.This family friendly movie starring Tom Hanks is rated G and has a run time of 1 hr 40 min.
 
For more info or to register, stop by the Youth Services Desk or call 703-248-5034 (TTY 711).
Toys for Tots Drive
Through December 12
The City's Police Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign to benefit less fortunate children in the area. Donation boxes are available through December 12 at the Library, 400 N. Washington St, and the FC Community Center. Read more...
Saturday, December 15 & Sunday, December 16
Stop by the library's Conference Room on Saturday, December 15 (9 am - 5 pm) and Sunday, December 16 (1 pm - 5 pm) to pick up some great book bargains... and maybe even get a jump on your holiday shopping!  Most hardbacks are $1 and  paperbacks $0.50-$0.75. All proceeds support library programs and services. Learn more...
Teen Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, December 6 @ 6 pm                                    
Thursday, January 3 @ 6pm 
Grades 7-12.  Application and registration required.
   
  
We are accepting applications from interested potential middle and high school volunteers.  Middle school volunteers must live in the City of Falls Church or have a school requirement. Learn more...                  
 
December Holiday Closures
View all our Hours & Holiday Closures....
  • Monday, December 24
  • Tuesday, December 25
  • Monday, December 31
  • Tuesday, January 1
The library will also close mid-day for two hours on Friday, December 14, from 12 pm - 2 pm while staff attend the City's annual Employee Holiday Luncheon. 

Don’t forget…even when we are closed, you can still access all our great online resources, including our catalog, ebooks, audiobooks. emagazines, digital comics, Freegal Music, and research tools (like Consumer Reports)!
Curious about the upcoming library expansion and renovation? Learn all the latest news by visiting www.fallschurchva.gov/LibraryProject!
December Events Calendar -

Wed, Dec 5 | 3 pm
Early Release Wednesday: Winter Celebrations Around the World. Grades K-5. Registration required.

Thu, Dec 6 | 2 pm
(meets @ FC Senior Center)
The New Yorker Discussion Group 

Thu, Dec 6 | 6 pm
Teen Volunteer Orientation. Grades 7-12. Application and registration required. 

Thu, Dec 6 | 7:30 pm
Thursday Book Discussion Group: White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg.


Sat, Dec 8 | 3 pm
Author Talk: Joseph A. Esposito

Tue, Dec 11 | 10:30 am
Senior Book Discussion: Jackson,1964 by Calvin Trillin. 

Tue, Dec 11 | 7 pm
Great Books Discussion: The Periodic Table by Primo Levi.

Wed, Dec 12 | 3:30 pm
Early Release Wednesday: Polar Express Pajama Party. Grades K-5. Drop in.

Wed, Dec 12 | 7 pm
Library Board of Trustees: Regular monthly meeting. [Rescheduled from original Dec 19 date.]

Thu, Dec 13 | 6:30 pm
Teen Advisory Board. Grades 7-12. Registration required. 

Thu, Dec 13 | 7 pm
Middle School Book Club: Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova. Grades 6-8. Registration required. 

Fri, Dec 14 | 10 am
(meets @ FC Community Center)
Arm Chair Travel: Iceland & Greenland

Fri, Dec 14 | 12 pm - 2 pm
CLOSED 2 HOURS MID-DAY: Annual CIty Employee Holiday Luncheon

Sat, Dec 15 | 9 am - 5 pm
Used Book Sale

Sat, Dec 15 | 11 am
Sing! Books with Emily. Best for ages 2-6. Drop in.


Sun, Dec 16 | 1 pm - 5 pm
Used Book Sale


Tue, Dec 18 | 5 pm
Paws to Read. Independent readers, rising grades K-5. Registration required.


Thu, Dec 20 | 7 pm
Winter Solstice Cookie Decorating. Grades 6-12. Registration required


Mon, Dec 24
CLOSED: Christmas Eve

Tue, Dec 25
CLOSED: Christmas Day


Mon, Dec 31
CLOSED: New Year's Eve

Tue, Jan 1
CLOSED: New Year's Day


- ESL Conversation Group (for Adults) -
Mondays | 7 pm

- Preschool Storytimes -
Mondays | 10:30 am
Tuesdays | 10:30 am
Thursdays | 10:30 am

NOTE: Preschool storytime will be on winter hiatus from Dec 17 - Jan 25. 

- Early Literacy Center -
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 11 am - 2 pm
Saturdays & Sundays | 1 pm - 4 pm


View Full MRSPL Online Events Calendar...
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