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Date | Event |
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1899-1909 | A Library Association is organized. The Falls Church Village Improvement Society helps amass about 750 books for circulation among members. |
1913 | The Civic League, an organization of women, retrieves the collection and revives book lending. |
1916 | The Civic League becomes the Woman's Club of Falls Church and continues to operate a library from various locations. |
1919 | Library moves into small quarters in the Congregational Church building after congregation disbands. |
1928 | Ordinance establishing the Falls Church Public Library is passed and $300 appropriated for its use. |
1939 | After the establishment of the Fairfax county Public Library, the Town library becomes a free public library with the professional assistance of the county Librarian. |
1946 | A librarian and assistant are hired. |
1948 | The Town becomes a City of the Second Class. |
1949 | Library Board is established, the collection moves to larger quarters at 151 East Broad St., and the services of a certified librarian are secured. |
1950 | Move to larger rented quarters at 934 West Broad Street. |
1954-1955 | City reaffirms establishment of the Falls Church Public Library overseen by a 7-member Board of Trustees. Collection moves to larger rented quarters at 201 East Broad Street. |
1956 | Bond issue passes to build a library facility on land donated by the Styles family. |
1958 | Present facility at 120 North Virginia Avenue opens its doors. |
1968 | The addition of the children's and technical processing wing is completed. |
1977 | Library is renamed in honor of Mary Riley Styles, the mother of the land donors. |
1980 | Lower level of building opened to the public. |
1990 | Catalog and circulation system are automated. |
1992 | The library moves to temporary quarters at 134 West Broad Street during library expansion. |
1993 | Return to expanded and renovated facility at 120 North Virginia Avenue. |
2001 | RFID system installed in library. |
2002 | Library's Local History Room celebrates 50th anniversary. |
2009 | Library named one of "America's Star Libraries" by Library Journal magazine. |
2010 | New catalog system launched. |
2011 | Downloadable eBooks added to collection. |
2012 | Downloadable music added to collection. |
2013 | Downloadable audiobooks and downloadable magazines added to collection. Consultant hired to produce a Master Plan Development and Space Study. |
2014 | Addendum to Master Plan completed. |
2016 | $8.7M library bond referendum approved by City residents. |
2017 | Capital Improvement Plan including a library expansion & renovation approved by City Council. Library launches new catalog system. |
2018 | Library named one of "America's Star Libraries" by Library Journal magazine for 10th straight year. |
2019 | Streaming video added to collection. Library Expansion & Renovation Project expected to begin in winter 2019/2020. |
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