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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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VIRGINIA ROOM CLOSED FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONSMay 24 (all-day)
Because of ongoing interior work to improve comfort and convenience at Central Library, the Virginia Room will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Thursday, May 9.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the Virginia Room space reopen beginning Wednesday, May 22.
Please check the Library website for updates on the continuing renovation work at Central Library.
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Drop-In Storytime: Over Twos–Westover10:30 am – 11:30 am
For ages 25 months through 5 years.
No registration required. Seating on first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached.
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Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central10:30 am – 11:00 am
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Drop-in Storytime: Stop In for Stories–Central11:15 am – 11:45 am
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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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VIRGINIA ROOM CLOSED FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONSMay 25 (all-day)
Because of ongoing interior work to improve comfort and convenience at Central Library, the Virginia Room will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Thursday, May 9.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the Virginia Room space reopen beginning Wednesday, May 22.
Please check the Library website for updates on the continuing renovation work at Central Library.
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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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VIRGINIA ROOM CLOSED FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONSMay 26 (all-day)
Because of ongoing interior work to improve comfort and convenience at Central Library, the Virginia Room will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Thursday, May 9.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the Virginia Room space reopen beginning Wednesday, May 22.
Please check the Library website for updates on the continuing renovation work at Central Library.
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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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VIRGINIA ROOM CLOSED FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONSMay 27 (all-day)
Because of ongoing interior work to improve comfort and convenience at Central Library, the Virginia Room will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Thursday, May 9.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to have the Virginia Room space reopen beginning Wednesday, May 22.
Please check the Library website for updates on the continuing renovation work at Central Library.
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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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