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- May16Wed
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 16
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)
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- May17Thu
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 17
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Aurora Hills10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages up to 2 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5715 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Aurora Hills - Drop-In Storytime: Cuentos Para Niños/Stories for Children4:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Cuentos para niños! Programa en inglés y español para todas las edades. Lectura de cuentos, canciones y manualidades. No se requiere registro para este programa.
Stories for Children! is a Spanish/English bilingual storytime for all ages. The program uses a mixture of stories, songs and crafts. There is no registration required for this program
4:15 pmDrop-In Storytime: Cuentos Para Niños/Stories for Children - Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Aurora Hills4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
For ages up to 5 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5715 for more information.
4:30 pmDrop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Aurora Hills - Film: “Karen Cries on the Bus” [2011]–Central6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Cross Cultural Cinema series
Colombian film by Gabriel Rojas Vera
Karen has left her slimy but successful husband Mario after ten years of marriage. She needs a fresh start to find out who she is and who she could be, despite her husband’s proclamation that she can do absolutely nothing.
She walks out into Bogotá with no job, no friends and hardly any money, but catches a break when she meets a hairdresser at a cheap flophouse.
Not rated, Spanish with English subtitles. 98 minutes.
6:30 pmFilm: “Karen Cries on the Bus” [2011]–Central - Master Gardener Advice–Central6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Get expert advice from the Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia.
They set up every Thursday inside Central Library, can answer virtually any gardening question and will usually send you on your way with a free packet of seeds.
Get going on growing.
6:45 pmMaster Gardener Advice–Central - English Conversation Class-Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Drop-in English conversation class at Central Library for non-native speakers. All are welcome.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
7:00 pmEnglish Conversation Class-Central - Spanish Language Conversation Group–Central7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Practice and Refresher — Come to Arlington Public Library’s informal sessions for people who want to practice Spanish. Free and open to the public (age 16+); no registration is required.
For more information, please call 703-228-5996 or email ikauff@arlingtonva.us .
7:00 pmSpanish Language Conversation Group–Central
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- May18Fri
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 18
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - Drop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Central10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages 2-5. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Central - Drop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Westover10:30 am – 11:30 am
For ages 2-5. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Westover - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Central10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages up to 2 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5956 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Central - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Shirlington10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages up to 2 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6545 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Shirlington - Drop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Central11:15 am – 11:45 am
For ages 2-5. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
11:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Central - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Central11:15 am – 12:15 pm
For ages up to two years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5956 for more information.
11:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Central - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Shirlington11:15 am – 11:45 am
For ages up to 2 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6545 for more information.
11:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Shirlington
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- May19Sat
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 19
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - For Kids of All Ages: Truck Day–Central9:00 am – 11:30 am
Find out how these vehicles get the job done!
Our Second annual lot full of cool work vehicles will include:
- trucks for construction
- fire and rescue
- trash pick-up
- police cars
- a commuter bus
- and more
Because of this event, Central Library’s East Parking Lot (next to the tennis courts) will be closed to other vehicles until 12 p.m.
Photos from our 2011 Truck Day:
9:00 amFor Kids of All Ages: Truck Day–Central - English Conversation Class–Central10:00 am – 11:00 am
Drop-in English conversation class at Central Library for non-native speakers. All are welcome.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
10:00 amEnglish Conversation Class–Central - English Conversation Practice-Columbia Pike10:30 am – 11:30 am
Drop-in English conversation practice for non-native speakers at Columbia Pike Branch Library. All are welcome.
10:30 amEnglish Conversation Practice-Columbia Pike - Arabic Language Conversation Group–Central11:15 am – 12:15 pm
Want to improve your Arabic? Come to Arlington Public Library’s Arabic practice and refresher sessions! The Arabic Language Conversation Group is an informal, self-led group that practices Arabic by discussing together in Arabic a variety of subjects of interest to the group. There will generally be a leader but volunteers may informally facilitate the conversation. The group is new but includes some intermediate Arabic speakers and some native speakers. Accordingly, the group is recommended for patrons with at least one semester of Arabic.
The Arabic Language Conversation Group is free and open to the public (age 16+). No registration is required.
Contact Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996 or ikauff@arlingtonva.us
11:15 amArabic Language Conversation Group–Central - Discussion: Saturday Stock Talks–Central11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Get together with others who have an interest in investments and the stock market. Exchange ideas, network. Occasional guest speakers invited. No registration required. For more information call Gary Hall at 703-671-8363.
11:30 amDiscussion: Saturday Stock Talks–Central
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- May20Sun
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 20
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - Book Dating for Singles–Shirlington6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Looking for a “novel” way to connect with other singles in the area?
Bring a couple of books you’d like to share–favorites, disappointments, books in progress or even books you’re planning to read. Book “dates” will be timed at 3 minutes, allowing all participants an opportunity to meet. The event will be moderated by library staff. What happens next? That’s another story.
There will be a drawing for two tickets to a show at Signature Theatre. Tickets courtesy of Signature.
Light refreshments courtesy of Cheesetique.
Please call 703-228-6545 or drop by to register in advance for this event.
6:00 pmBook Dating for Singles–Shirlington
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- May21Mon
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 21
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - Drop-in Storytime: Baby Steps–Westover10:15 am – 10:45 am
For ages 1 year and under. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.
10:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Baby Steps–Westover - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Cherrydale10:15 am – 10:45 am
For ages 2 and under. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6330 for more information.
10:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Cherrydale - Drop-in Storytime: Wobbly Walkers–Westover10:15 am – 10:45 am
For ages 1-2 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.
10:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Wobbly Walkers–Westover - Drop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Shirlington10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages 2-5. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6545 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Shirlington - Drop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Glencarlyn10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages 2 and under. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6548 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Under Twos–Glencarlyn - Drop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Shirlington11:30 am – 12:00 pm
For ages 2 to 5. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-6545 for more information.
11:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Over Twos–Shirlington - History Talk: The Civil War in Arlington–Central3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
During the Civil War, Arlington, Virginia was continuously occupied by Union forces. Although no major battles took place in Arlington, it was the site of a many of the defensive forts which surrounded the capital to protect it from Confederate assault. Arlington was also the site of Freedman’s Village, whose purpose was to prepare slaves for their lives as free citizens.
Arlington VA Soldiers with a 24-pdr. siege gun on wooden barbette carriage at Fort Corcoran
Mssrs. VanNewkirk and Farner will talk about Civil War Arlington covering all of these aspects and others during this lecture.Karl VanNewkirk is a past president of the Arlington Historical Society and has edited its annual magazine since 1992. He works as a volunteer for the archaeology department at Gunston Hall and has taught a popular ALRI course on Arlington History for the past nine years.Dave Farner is Park Manager at Fort C.F. Smith Park and conducts Civil War programs for children and adults. He is a former Park ranger at Manassas Battlefield. He is a member of Arlington County’s Sesquicentennial Commission.No registration required. This event is free and all are welcome.Presented in partnership with Arlington Learning in Retirement Institute.
3:00 pmHistory Talk: The Civil War in Arlington–Central - Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Westover4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
For ages up to 5 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5260 for more information.
4:15 pmDrop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Westover - English Conversation Class–Central6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
An opportunity for non-native speakers to practice English in a small setting.
For more information, call Ingrid Kauffman at 703-228-5996.
6:30 pmEnglish Conversation Class–Central - Tech Class: Resume Basics–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This class will review the basic parts of a resume.
There will be time for participants to begin to create their first resume during the class, or improve an existing one.
Required skills:
- Basic word processing and computer skills
- An email account
7:00 pmTech Class: Resume Basics–Central - Friends Monday Night Book Club7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Friends of the Library Monday Evening Book Discussion Group meets the 4th Monday of the month (except Dec 17 and May 21) in the 2nd floor meeting room This month the book discussed will be Khaled Hosseini’s “A Thousand Splendid Suns.”. For more information contact Lenee Fry at 703-228-7689.
7:30 pmFriends Monday Night Book Club
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- May22Tue
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 22
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - For Middle Schoolers: A “Hunger Games” Party–Westover3:15 pm – 4:30 pm
A “Hunger Games”-themed party for students in grades 6-8.
Brought to you by the Westover Branch Library’s Teen Planning Committee.
Please register by calling 703-228-5260 or emailing kregeimbal@arlingtonva.us.
3:15 pmFor Middle Schoolers: A “Hunger Games” Party–Westover - 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.
5:30 pmKids Read to Dogs: “Paws to Read”–Westover - Workshop: Crochet a Simple Flower–Shirlington6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn basic crochet techniques and try your hand at crocheting a simple flower accessory. Crafting for adults.
6:00 pmWorkshop: Crochet a Simple Flower–Shirlington - Drop-in Storytime: Family Storytime–Central6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
6:30 pmDrop-in Storytime: Family Storytime–Central - Film: “Tapped” [2009]–Central6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Documentary Series
The high cost — to both the environment and our health — of privatizing our public water sources is the subject of this documentary that enlists activists, environmentalists, community leaders and others to explore the downside of the bottled water industry.
Americans may rethink their obsession with bottled H20 when they learn of the unregulated industry’s tactics, and the problems that arise as a result of outsourcing our public water sources.
Not rated, 75 minutes.
Discussion follows the film; presented in partnership with the Sierra Club.
6:30 pmFilm: “Tapped” [2009]–Central - Book Group en español: Conversando sobre libros–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
El libro en Mayo es “El refugio de Vegabaño ” de Javier Montes Gómez.
7:00 pmBook Group en español: Conversando sobre libros–Central - Tech Class: Facebook-Create Connections–Central7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Explore the possibilities of the leading social networking site.
Required skills: basic computer know-how and must be comfortable using Internet.
7:00 pmTech Class: Facebook-Create Connections–Central - Westover Book Whisperers7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This month the group will discuss The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery.
“An acclaimed literary work, The Elegance of the Hedgehog has been considered by critics and press alike as a publishing phenomenon. [The novel] has earned Barbery the 2007 French Booksellers Prize, the 2007 Brive-la-Gaillarde Reader’s Prize, and the Prix du Rotary International in France. The Elegance of the Hedgehog has been adapted into the film Le hérisson (2009).” –Wikipedia.“Clever, informative and moving. . . .[T]his is an admirable novel which deserves as wide a readership here as it had in France.” –The Observer (London)
“Renée Michel is the dumpy, nondescript, 54-year-old concierge of a small and exclusive Paris apartment building. Its handful of tenants include a celebrated restaurant critic, high government officials and members of the old nobility. Every day these residents pass by the loge of Madame Michel and, unless they want something from her, scarcely notice that she is alive. As it happens, Renée Michel prefers it that way. There is far more to her than meets the eye.
“Paloma Josse also lives in the building. Acutely intelligent, introspective and philosophical, this 12-year-old views the world as absurd and records her observations about it in her journal. She despises her coddled existence, her older sister Colombe (who is studying at the École normale supérieure), and her well-to-do parents, especially her plant-obsessed mother. After careful consideration of what life is like, Paloma has secretly decided to kill herself on her 13th birthday.
“These two characters provide the double narrative of The Elegance of the Hedgehog, and you will — this is going to sound corny — fall in love with both. . . .[T]his is a very French novel: tender and satirical in its overall tone, yet most absorbing because of its reflections on the nature of beauty and art, the meaning of life and death.”– Washington Post Book World
The “Book Whisperers” book group meets at Westover Branch Library on the fourth Tuesday of each month – April through October – at 7 p.m.
November through March – at 2 p.m.Call 703-228-0523 for more details.
7:00 pmWestover Book Whisperers
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- May23Wed
- COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day)May 23
The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from May 15 through June 4 for continued structural upgrade work.
The Library is taking a number of steps to reduce, as much as possible, inconveniences related to this closure.
COLUMBIA PIKE BRANCH CLOSED FOR UPGRADE WORK (all-day) - Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central10:30 am – 11:00 am
For ages up to 5 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
10:30 amDrop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central - Tech Tutoring: Getting to Know Your New eReader–Westover11:00 am – 1:00 pm
So the eReader you got as a gift is still gathering dust? You don’t know what to do with it? You’re not alone.
Come to Westover Branch Library and get your eReader up, running and leave with it filled with FREE library eBooks.
A tech guru will be on hand to show you around the device and a librarian will help you find the titles most suited to your reading preferences.
Call or stop by to sign up for a 45-minute session.
11:00 amTech Tutoring: Getting to Know Your New eReader–Westover - Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central11:15 am – 12:00 pm
For ages up to 5 years. No registration required. First come, first served until capacity is reached.
Call 703-228-5946 for more information.
11:15 amDrop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central
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