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Great books of 2020 you might have missed.
Top Books of 2020.

BOOK LISTS →

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Winter Reading: Celebrate Diversity Through Reading

Author Masha Gessen in Conversation with Library Director Diane Kresh

Author Masha Gessen.

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Valentine

Beyond the Hashtag Bookclub: "The Wedding Date"

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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.

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Edible Books: Cookie Bookie Contest Winners

Sugar, Spice and Oh That Book Looks Nice!

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2020 Year End Reflection

So much in 2020 has changed… but our shared passion for reading, learning, and curiosity hasn’t.

Hillary Williams, Sunset Bridge

The Best of Quaranzine

You’re the best. Yes, YOU!

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Edible Books: Cookie Bookie Contest

Cook up a character, bake a backstory, and taste these tomes!

Dune

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.

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The Library Director’s 2020 Book List, Continued

“My reading tastes shifted along with everything else in both my work and home life.”

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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?

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2020 Short Story Contest Winners

Congratulation to this year’s winners!

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Introducing Book Bundles for Kids

Pick Up 10 Picture Books or 10 Early Readers.

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2020 Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners

Having a gourd time with your library!

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News to Use, September 2020

Vol.2, no.3 of News to Use, Arlington Public Library’s Talking Book Newsletter.

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Introducing MyBook, for Kindergarten – Grade 2

Grow Your Home Library.

Executive Commitee

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.

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Columbia Pike Renovation Starts Early August

The full renovation will create a significantly improved library space.

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Video: Multiracial Coalitions in the Civil Rights Era

The Poor People’s Campaign was held in Washington, D.C., during the spring of 1968.

APL Kids

Video: New APL Kids YouTube Channel

Storytimes designed to help your child learn reading readiness.

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Video: Arlington Reads with Colson Whitehead

One of the most versatile and innovative writers in contemporary literature.

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Video: Rachel Snyder, Author of “No Visible Bruises”

What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us.

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Video: Live from Diane’s Living Room

Diane speaks with Arlingtonians who have made a difference in our community.

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Video: Book Covers Project

Artists, their books, and their creative processes.

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Video: Storytime Online

Join us for storytime on the Library’s Facebook page.

Stepping Stones to Early Literacy

Video: Stepping Stones to Early Literacy

Help your child get ready to learn to read!

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Video: Alexis Coe in Conversation with Diane Kresh

Recorded for Arlington Reads, Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

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Find a Good Book

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Hygge

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Short Dark Stories for Short Dark Days

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Repeal of Prohibition

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Cold Days, Hot Nights

Book Cover for The Searcher

Read-Alikes

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Book Lists for Kids

Explore kids books you may have missed in 2020.

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Book Lists for Teens

Explore books you may have missed in 2020.

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BookFlix

Explore educational topics through favorite storybooks.

Winnie the Pooh

Kids Audible

Streaming audio stories for kids, in six languages, available as long as schools are closed.

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OverDrive for Kids

ebooks and eAudiobooks for kids.

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OverDrive for Teens

eBooks and eAudiobooks for teens.

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Parent and Caregiver Support Webinars

From the Department of Human Services.

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Videos: Stepping Stones to Early Literacy

Help your child get ready to learn to read!

Kids, Teens and Families

Read and Listen

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eAudiobooks from OverDrive

Fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, detective, romance and more.

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eAudiobooks from RBdigital

Download fiction, nonfiction, Great Courses and Pimsleur Languages.

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eBooks from OverDrive

Fiction, nonfiction, sci-fi, detective, romance and more.

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eNews

Read today’s headlines and the latest magazines.

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Literary Classics

Free from Audible Stories, as long as schools are out.

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Request Personalized Reading Recommendations

We’ll help find your next great book.

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Arlington's 100th Anniversary

A Journey Back to 1920 in historic documents.

1920 Enumeration Districts Map
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Virtual Resume & Job Search Help

30-minute appointments with experienced volunteers.

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COVID-19 Small Business Resources

The latest business resources, all in one place.

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File for Unemployment

Learn how to file for unemployment benefits in your state.

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Job Search Books

Networking, cover letters, resumes and interviewing.

Job and Business Help

Learn New Ideas and Skills

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Mango Languages

Pick from 71 languages, for multiple skill levels.

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lynda.com

Learn the latest commercial software, business and creative skills.

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Introduction to Coding

Interested in learning to code, but not sure where to start?

The Great Courses

Great Courses

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