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Library Giving Day To Support Mary Riley Styles Public Library

The library fundraising event will happen in honor of Mary Riley Styles' 150th birthday.

The Library Giving Day campaign will support Mary Riley Styles Public Library on April 10.
The Library Giving Day campaign will support Mary Riley Styles Public Library on April 10. (City of Falls Church)

Mary Riley Styles Public Library Foundation is raising funds through an inaugural Library Giving Day campaign. This one-day online fundraising event will occur on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 and will encourage patrons and Library lovers to make a gift to this wonderful library. Early donations are also accepted. To make a tax-deductible contribution via PayPal or credit card, visit www.mrsplfoundation.org. Checks can be sent to MRSPL Foundation, Treasurer, P.O. Box 321, Falls Church, VA 22040.

Funds will be used to enhance library materials, services, programs and equipment and to grow the Foundation’s endowment, which provides a future guaranteed stream of income for the library. In the past the Foundation has funded wireless internet for patrons, self-checkout stations, and a local history digital database.

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This campaign reminds us that libraries serve as a cornerstone for our communities. Beyond well-loved books, many libraries offer innovative programs that promote lifelong learning, connect patrons to technology, and advance knowledge.

"Mary Riley Styles Public Library is truly beloved for its well-curated collection, exceptional staff, and intimate setting, right in the center of the Little City," said Kathleen Tysse, a member of the Library Board of Trustees. "We hope everyone who loves the library will support and celebrate this community gem with a donation to the Library Foundation, which offers critical support to the library's materials, services, and programming."

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Please contribute today! www.mrsplfoundation.org

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