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“I thought of that while riding my bicycle” – Einstein
Whether you love to ride, or have never owned a bike, we have resources to get you started and keep you inspired. Then get out on your bike, and see what great thoughts your mind conjures up!
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Take a Stroll Through Cherrydale May 26
Get a Taste of Cherrydale – take a stroll, meet neighbors, and explore the neighborhood! When: Saturday May 26, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pick up a Taste of Cherrydale card at the Cherrydale Branch Library on Saturday, May 26. Then follow the self-guided walking tour to neighborhood stores and restaurants to enjoy all kinds of [...]
Hey Hollywood, Read Our Teen Blog!
We’ve got your next blockbusters all planned out…. With the recent boom in movies based on teen lit (The Hunger Games and Twilight are just a few examples), your teen librarians have spent this week thinking about other great YA books that we want to see on the big screen. We also share our thoughts [...]
Late April in the Vegetable Garden
Have you started your spring planting? On Saturday, April 21, volunteers gathered at Central Library to work the AFAC Plot Against Hunger vegetable garden. They weeded, harvested the remaining lettuce, removed the cold frames, planted onions, and trimmed the oregano. This last weekend, our garden volunteers returned, and planted onions and leeks – check out some of [...]
Spring Cleaning, Bargain Hunting, and Where to Put It All…
Spring always makes us want to clean out our closets, garages, or storage spaces. Then all the yard sales start – not to mention the return of the Arlington Flea Market – and we can’t help but pick up new treasures to replace the things we just got rid of… So whether you’re selling your [...]
Self-Checkout Gets Easier
You asked for it and now it’s here–an easier, more intuitive self-checkout screen. The look is less cluttered and we’ve removed the sometimes-mysterious arrows, in favor of a clearly labeled “enter” button. The overall feel is more friendly. In fact, the first word you’ll see is “Welcome.” So the next time you’re at one of [...]
Honors for Library Friend Wendell Berry
“Do it because it is right…” On Earth Day 2012, Wendell Berry (our Arlington Reads 2010 featured author) was honored by the National Religious Coalition on Creation Care NRCCC as a “Steward of God’s Creation,” in an event at the National Cathedral. Speaking to an audience of faith-leaders about his belief in our obligation to [...]
For Kids of All Ages: Truck Day–Central