Stories from Our Federal Workers: Bonnie Murphy, Bureau of Labor and Statistics

Sun · Sep 27·2 PM·Main Level Conference Room, 120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, Mary Riley Styles Public Library is proud to invite speakers from federal government agencies to share their stories of public service. This month, we are honored to welcome Bonnie Murphy, formerly of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (B…

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Main Level Conference Room at Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Falls Church

Whether you’re a gardener, a hiker, or someone who likes to take walks around your neighborhood, you’ve likely come across interesting plants and asked yourself, ‘What is that plant?’ There is an app for that (actually a few apps)!

Sun · Sep 20·4 PM·Event Location, Oakwood Cemetery, Falls Church

Since the 18th century, the histories of Falls Church and Oakwood Cemetery have been intertwined. In a one-hour tour of the cemetery, we will encounter poets and soldiers, spies and villains, faith leaders and storekeepers, ornithologists and egg farmers. Locals will recognize some of the family names that grace our st…

Sun · Sep 20·Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · Washington

The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session! September 22nd is the first day of fall and we are celebrating with a Scavenger Hunt. These images are hidden throughout the Children's Room, and kids can look for them at their own pace during library open hours. Find all the pictur…

Sun · Sep 20·Arlington County

Join us in restoring habitat in our parks! We meet regularly in over a dozen parks to remove invasives, plant natives, protect tree seedlings, and do other environmental stewardship work. Volunteers improve habitat, meet fellow do-gooders, get exercise, and learn about native plants and wildlife all while making a diff…

Tue · Sep 22·6 PM·Main Level Conference Room, 120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church

Come to The Room Where It Happens (the Main Level Conference Room at MRSPL) for an evening of competitive quizzing that will test your command of 250 years of American history!Veteran Quizmaster and DC tour guide Steven Bost began with the U.S. Citizenship Test and went on from there to create this fun, fast-paced, and…

Thu · Sep 24·7 PM·City Hall > Dogwood Room A and B, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church

Fri · Sep 25·7:15 PM·Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church

The Annual Sunset Cinema Series brings monthly outdoor films to Cherry Hill Park from August to October at dusk (between 6:45–7:45 p.m.). Pack a blanket, bug spray, and a picnic. Drinks, popcorn, and snacks available for purchase (cash or card) from the Recreation and Parks Department. Additional food vendors will be o…