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May25Sat
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SHIRLINGTON SIDE ENTRYWAY AND BOOK DROP CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTIONMay 25 (all-day)
The Shirlington side entryway and book drop are inaccessible because of construction.
Please use the branch’s front doors and drop.
Thank you for your patience.
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May26Sun
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SHIRLINGTON SIDE ENTRYWAY AND BOOK DROP CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTIONMay 26 (all-day)
The Shirlington side entryway and book drop are inaccessible because of construction.
Please use the branch’s front doors and drop.
Thank you for your patience.
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Arabic Conversation Class–Central1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Practice your Arabic with new friends and neighbors.
All levels are welcome, but participants should have some knowledge of the language. Come for a session and see if it works for you.
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Sunday Job Seekers Lab–Columbia Pike5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A weekly lab to make hunting for jobs easier.
Participants receive:
- Three-hour uninterrupted computer reservations
- Free job-related printing
- Extra staff /volunteers ready to help with resources and online applications.
Drop-ins welcome.
Take advantage of a selection of job-related books, local job skills course catalogs and local employment center brochures.
- Three-hour uninterrupted computer reservations
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Film: “Pal Joey” [1957]–Shirlington6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A Shirlington Sunday Matinee.
The story of a nightclub entertainer who is also a heel. He romances a wealthy socialite to get her to finance his own nightclub, then falls for a chorus girl he hires for the club.
Starring Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Barbara Nichols and directed by George Sidney. Not Rated, 109 minutes.
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May27Mon
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MEMORIAL DAY–ALL LIBRARIES CLOSEDMay 27 (all-day)
All Arlington Public Library sites are closed Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
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SHIRLINGTON SIDE ENTRYWAY AND BOOK DROP CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTIONMay 27 (all-day)
The Shirlington side entryway and book drop are inaccessible because of construction.
Please use the branch’s front doors and drop.
Thank you for your patience.
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May28Tue
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CANCELED–Tech Class: Basic Internet Searching–Central2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED.
Learn the basics of using the Internet, following a link, entering a URL and using a search engine like Google.
Required skills: Must be able to use a keyboard and mouse.
THIS CLASS IS CANCELED.
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Film: “Persuasion” [1995]–Columbia Pike3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Columbia Pike screenings move to Tuesday afternoons.
Anne Elliot is the overlooked middle daughter of the vain Sir Walter, a spendthrift baronet who is all too conscious of his good looks and rank. Nearly nine years after breaking her engagement she has still not forgotten Frederick Wentworth. Fate throws the two together again and Ann begins to find the confidence to follow her feelings.
Rated PG, 107 minutes. Directed by Roger Michell. Starring Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds and Fiona Shaw.
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Kids Read to Dogs: “Paws to Read”–Westover5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Children grades K – 5 are invited to read to therapy dogs. Each summer “Paws to Read” child is given a 15-minute session where they will be paired with a canine listener. Volunteers (both owners and dogs) are part of PAL (People. Animals. Love.), an animal therapy organization. All participating dogs are trained and certified.
Studies have shown that reading to a dog (or other non-judgmental audience) can help improve a child’s reading level and increase their enjoyment of reading.
Please register for a slot by calling 703-228-5260. This program takes place at the Westover branch on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
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Bike Class: Two Wheel Tuesdays–Aurora Hills7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday night is bike night in Arlington!
Attend weekly informative and interactive Bike Arlington sessions at the Aurora Hills Branch Library on everything you need to know about biking in Arlington.
Each session will address a specific topic:
- May 7: Savvy Cycling Tips
- May 14: Routes and Directions
- May 21: Bike Types and Gear
- May 28: Savvy Cycling Tips
Don’t have a bike? Try one of these, with stations around Arlington.
Presented in partnership with BikeArlington.
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Book Club: Book Whisperers–Westover7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Westover Book Whisperers meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Please note: The group will meet at 7 p.m. through October. Then back to *2 p.m. in November and December.
The following are the titles scheduled for 2013:
- April 23 “The Greater Journey” by David McCullough
- May 28 “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles
- June 25 “Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant” by Anne Tyler
- July 23 “In the Woods” by Tana French
- Aug. 27 “Destiny of the Republic” by Candice Millard
- Sept. 24 “Mrs. Lincoln and Mrs. Keckly“ by Jennifer Fleischner
- Oct. 22 “Death Comes To Pemberley” by P.D. James
- *Nov. 26 ”Rin Tin Tin“ by Susan Orlean
- *Dec. 17 “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet” by Jamie Ford
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NEW DATE–Book Groupo en español: Conversando sobre libros–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
El libro en mayo es “El tango de la Guardia Vieja” de Arturo Pérez-Reverte.
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POSTPONED–Author Event: “Bleeder” by Shelby Smoak–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Hear author Shelby Smoak read and discuss his book “Bleeder.”
A coming-of-age memoir for modern times,”Bleeder” is an incredibly compelling tale. A hemophiliac, Smoak discovered he had been infected with HIV during a blood transfusion as a college freshman. The devastating news led him to see his world from an entirely new perspective, one in which life-threatening illness was perpetually just around the corner.
Set in the 1990s along the North Carolina coast, the book traces its author’s quest for love in a world that feels increasingly dangerous and a future that feels increasingly uncertain. From the bedroom to the operating room, and from one hospital to the next, Smoak seeks out hope and better health.
Shelby Smoak’s poetry, fiction, and nonfiction have appeared in journals and magazines such as Northern Virginia Review, Clues, Cucalorus, Juice, The Crutch, New Thought Journal, Cities and Roads, and Coastal Plains Poetry. He lives with his wife and teaches writing in Northern Virginia.
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Reading and Running Fitness Training Program–Cherrydale7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cherrydale Branch Library and DC Road Runners partner this spring in the name of fitness and the physical and mental preparation needed to run a 5K.
If you’re a healthy adult looking to slowly build from walking to running a 5K, this program has what it takes to get you ready in just 9 weeks! The goal is participation in the DC Road Runners 2013 Bluemont 5K, which takes place July 17.
Taking part in “Reading and Running” costs nothing and includes:
- Group walks/runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning May 14 at the Cherrydale Branch Library
- Complete training plan and tips from Road Runners Club of America certified coaches
- Seminars and discussions on nutrition and physical activity
- Inspirational reading list and book discussion
- Families welcome!
- Motivation and camaraderie found only in a training group!
Register online for Reading and Running at DC Road Runners.
For more information, call 703-228-6330 or stop by the Cherrydale Branch Library. Please check with a doctor before starting any physical activity.
NOTE: “Reading and Running” program does not include registration and fee for the 5K race. Click to register for the race.
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May29Wed
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Nanny Club–Columbia Pike10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For ages up to 5 years. Para edades de hasta 5 años.
La biblioteca de Columbia Pike invita a las niñeras y au-pairs a utilizer el salon de cuentos cada miercoles de 10am a 12pm para cantar, bailar, leer y jugar con sus bebitos y niños pre-escolares. A su alcance tendran libros, juguetes de peluche, títeres, música y mas. Padres de familia tambien pueden aprovechar de esta oportunidad para disfrutar con sus chiquitines.
No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached. Nannies are welcomed to the storytime room to talk, sing, dance, read and play with their preschool children. Big books, board books, soft blocks, rattles, and puppets available for interactive and self-directed activities.
Parents also welcome.
Call 703-228-5710 for more information. Llame 703-228-5710 para más información.
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English Conversation Class-Central1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
An opportunity for non-native speakers to practice English in a small setting.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
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Chinese Conversation Class–Central7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Chinese Language Conversation Group is a new informal practice class using Chinese to cover a variety of subjects of interest.
The sessions are led by native Chinese speakers. No registration is required.
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Tech Class: Intro to Google Docs–Columbia Pike7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A World According to Google tech class.
Learn to create and edit documents online from anywhere and collaborate in real time with other users.
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Wednesday Expert Gardening Talk–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Join an expert most Wednesdays out by the Central Library Community Garden (on the East Plaza near the Tennis courts) for a lesson in growing with the seasons.
Talks at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Schedule for 2013 (subject to change)–
March 27: Seed starting
Best methods for starting seeds and seedlings– when, where, how. Free seeds!
April 10: Edible landscaping (including perennial vegetables).
Edibles are beautiful too; multipurpose plants that keep coming back!
April 17: Starting the Spring garden: Transplanting, direct planting and readiness
How to prepare your garden for your crops and visa-versa. Timing, hardening off, etc.
April 24: Container gardens (all kinds)
Many ways to grow herbs, veggies and flowers wherever you want them!
May 1: Water, irrigation, rain barrels
Experts from Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment show the way to collect rain water, reduce flooding and protect the Chesapeake Bay.
May 8: Garden structures and vertical gardening with the Master Gardeners
Support your crops, extend their reach and increase their quality and yield.
May 15: Herbs and herb container gardens
Healthy eating tastes good, and good taste start with easy-to-grow herbs.
May 22: Square foot gardening
Make the most of every square foot with this simple system, even on blacktop!
May 29: Roof-top gardening with self-watering containers
Two local experts show how the future of local food is looking UP!
June 5: Insect pests and beneficials
An entomologist shows how to manage the pests and to favor the good insects.
June 12: Weeds, mulches, tillage
Best bets for keeping weeds in their place.
June 19: Top Ten vegetable plant diseases
Rot not! Meet inside the library
June 26: Gardening with and for kids
Kids love it: Grow, eat and learn!
July 3: NO CLASS SCHEDULED
July 10: Pollination, pollinators, perennials
Put out the welcome mat for native bees, beneficial and beautiful insects by increasing perennial biodiversity.
July 24: How vegetables are used around the world
With an emphasis on using leafy vegetables for tasty wraps, produce experts show how!
Aug. 7: Vegetables for the fall
The best time to grow many crops is the late summer and fall; free seeds and seedlings!
Aug. 21: Food preservation: canning, drying, freezing.
Many ways to make the most of your harvest
Sept. 11: Compost and Composting
Enrich the soil and your crops with leaves, garden scraps and lawn waste.
Sept. 25: Cover crops and crop rotations
How to plan for winter and next season with soil enriching cover crops.
Oct. 2: Extending the season–cold frames and hot beds.
Hold onto the growing season even past Thanksgiving! Many crops just need a little help.
Oct. 16: Season in review
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May30Thu
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Resume Review–Central6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Have your resume reviewed by a professional career counselor/library volunteer for free.
Get free, one-to-one feedback from a professional career counselor/library volunteer!
By appointment only.
Half-hour slots available:
6:45 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m.
To reserve a time, email your preference and your resume to: koberg@arlingtonva.us.
First-come, first-served. You will receive an email confirmation. Appointments close Wednesday, May 29 at 5 p.m.
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English Conversation Class-Central7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An opportunity for non-native speakers to practice English in a small setting.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
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Reading and Running Fitness Training Program–Cherrydale7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Cherrydale Branch Library and DC Road Runners partner this spring in the name of fitness and the physical and mental preparation needed to run a 5K.
If you’re a healthy adult looking to slowly build from walking to running a 5K, this program has what it takes to get you ready in just 9 weeks! The goal is participation in the DC Road Runners 2013 Bluemont 5K, which takes place July 17.
Taking part in “Reading and Running” costs nothing and includes:
- Group walks/runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning May 14 at the Cherrydale Branch Library
- Complete training plan and tips from Road Runners Club of America certified coaches
- Seminars and discussions on nutrition and physical activity
- Inspirational reading list and book discussion
- Families welcome!
- Motivation and camaraderie found only in a training group!
Register online for Reading and Running at DC Road Runners.
For more information, call 703-228-6330 or stop by the Cherrydale Branch Library. Please check with a doctor before starting any physical activity.
NOTE: “Reading and Running” program does not include registration and fee for the 5K race. Click to register for the race.
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Spanish Conversation Class–Central7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An opportunity for non-native speakers to practice Spanish in a small setting.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
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Jun1Sat
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Summer Reading Registration Begins June 1Jun 1 (all-day)
Dig into Reading this Summer
Arlington Public Library’s Summer Reading registration begins Saturday, June 1 for kids and teens.
Register in person or online.
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