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May24Fri
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SHIRLINGTON SIDE ENTRYWAY AND BOOK DROP CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTIONMay 24 (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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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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English Conversation Class-Central10:00 am – 11:00 am
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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English Language Conversation Class–Columbia Pike10:30 am – 11:30 am
Conversation practice for non-native speakers of English.
More information on English Conversation Classes at the Library.
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Discussion: Saturday Stock Talks–Central11:00 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.
Please note: The stock talks are now held in the Central Library’s Maple Tree Room. Attendees should check in at the Circulation Desk for access.
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INOVA Blood Drive–Central11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Donate Blood, Save A Life!
Please donate to help patients in our community. The phone number to make an appointment to donate blood at Central Library is 703-698-3885. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments have preference. All donors must present a photo ID. Donors should also eat a meal and drink extra fluids within 6 hours before donating.
Presented in partnership with Arlington Rotary.
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Kids Read to Dogs: “Paws to Read”–Cherrydale3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Paws to Read Comes to Cherrydale
To register a kindergarten – 5th grade student:
- Call 703-228-6330
- Stop by the Cherrydale Branch Library circulation desk
Paws-to-Read will be at Cherrydale one Saturday a month.
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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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Tech Class: Basic Internet Searching–Central2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
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.
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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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