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John Robinson: Taking a Stand
A dedicated community activist who chose to stay and work in the Green Valley neighborhood where he was born and grew up.
Edible Books: Cookie Bookie Contest Winners
Sugar, Spice and Oh That Book Looks Nice!
2020 Year End Reflection
So much in 2020 has changed… but our shared passion for reading, learning, and curiosity hasn’t.
The Best of Quaranzine
You’re the best. Yes, YOU!
Edible Books: Cookie Bookie Contest
Cook up a character, bake a backstory, and taste these tomes!
Read “Dune” with the Big Book Club Podcast
Over the next six weeks we’re reading the first book in Frank Herbert’s epic Sci-Fi series, Dune.
The Library Director’s 2020 Book List, Continued
“My reading tastes shifted along with everything else in both my work and home life.”
The Library Director’s 2020 End-of-Year Playlist
How to honor those who have left us too soon, the sacrifices we’ve made, and the uncertainty of what next year brings?
2020 Short Story Contest Winners
Congratulation to this year’s winners!
Introducing Book Bundles for Kids
Pick Up 10 Picture Books or 10 Early Readers.
2020 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners
Having a gourd time with your library!
News to Use, September 2020
Vol.2, no.3 of News to Use, Arlington Public Library’s Talking Book Newsletter.
Introducing MyBook, for Kindergarten – Grade 2
Grow Your Home Library.
A Year of Stories and Milestones in the Fight for Women’s Suffrage
Celebrate the people and events that led up to this historic moment.
Columbia Pike Renovation Starts Early August
The full renovation will create a significantly improved library space.
Video: Multiracial Coalitions in the Civil Rights Era
The Poor People’s Campaign was held in Washington, D.C., during the spring of 1968.
Video: New APL Kids YouTube Channel
Storytimes designed to help your child learn reading readiness.
Video: Arlington Reads with Colson Whitehead
One of the most versatile and innovative writers in contemporary literature.
Video: Rachel Snyder, Author of “No Visible Bruises”
What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.
Video: Live from Diane’s Living Room
Diane speaks with Arlingtonians who have made a difference in our community.
Video: Book Covers Project
Artists, their books, and their creative processes.
Video: Storytime Online
Join us for storytime on the Library’s Facebook page.
Video: Stepping Stones to Early Literacy
Help your child get ready to learn to read!
Video: Alexis Coe in Conversation with Diane Kresh
Recorded for Arlington Reads, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Library Service News and Updates
Find a Good Book
Slay Bells
Hygge
Short Dark Stories for Short Dark Days
Repeal of Prohibition
Cold Days, Hot Nights
Read-Alikes
Book Lists for Kids
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these great books for kids.
Book Lists for Teens
Explore polar survival, crafts and baking; Indigenous, Trans and Nonbinary authors.
BookFlix
Explore educational topics through favorite storybooks.
Kids Audible
Streaming audio stories for kids, in six languages, available as long as schools are closed.
OverDrive for Kids
ebooks and eAudiobooks for kids.
OverDrive for Teens
eBooks and eAudiobooks for teens.
Parent and Caregiver Support Webinars
From the Department of Human Services.
Videos: Stepping Stones to Early Literacy
Help your child get ready to learn to read!
Kids, Teens and Families
Read and Listen
eAudiobooks from OverDrive
Fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, detective, romance and more.
eAudiobooks from RBdigital
Download fiction, nonfiction, Great Courses and Pimsleur Languages.
eBooks from OverDrive
Fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, detective, romance and more.
eNews
Read today’s headlines and the latest magazines.
Literary Classics
Free from Audible Stories, as long as schools are out.
Request Personalized Reading Recommendations
We’ll help find your next great book.
What's the Story?
A Journey Back to 1920 in historic documents.
Virtual Resume & Job Search Help
30-minute appointments with experienced volunteers.
COVID-19 Small Business Resources
The latest business resources, all in one place.
File for Unemployment
Learn how to file for unemployment benefits in your state.
Job Search Books
Networking, cover letters, resumes and interviewing.
Job and Business Help
Learn New Ideas and Skills
Mango Languages
Pick from 71 languages, for multiple skill levels.
lynda.com
Learn the latest commercial software, business and creative skills.
Introduction to Coding
Interested in learning to code, but not sure where to start?
Great Courses
Lectures on literature, religion, history, music, physics and more.
Consumer Reports
Research products and services.
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Big Book Club Podcast
Monthly, interactive podcast for book lovers.
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