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 engaged.
1948	The Town becomes a city of the second class.
1949	Library Board is established, the collection moves to larger quarters at 151 E. Broad St., and the services of a certified librarian are secured.
1950	Move to larger rented quarters at 934 W. Broad St.
1954-1955	City reaffirms establishment of the Falls Church Public Library overseen by a seven-member Board of Trustees. Collection moves to larger rented quarters at 201 E. Broad St.
1956	Bond issue passes to build a library facility on land donated by the Styles family.
1958	Present facility at 120 N. Virginia Ave. opens its doors.
1968	The addition of the children's and technical processing wing is finished.
1977	Library is renamed in honor of the mother of the donors of the land.
1980	Lower level of building opened to the public.
1990	Catalog and circulation system are automated.
1992	Move to temporary quarters at 134 W. Broad St. during library expansion.
1993	Return to expanded and renovated facility at 120 N. Virginia Ave.