Union Army Balloon Corp
Arlington is home to the first use of hot air balloons for aerial reconnaissance by the United States military.
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Director’s Message: Reflections on the Human Library
A promise of increased understanding and mutual respect
Orville Wright Takes Flight at Ft. Myer
Orville Wright conducted flight tests for the Army at Ft. Myer in 1908-1909
Director’s Message for National Library Week
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The Human Library Comes to Arlington
Apr. 29, check out a person—not a book.
Arlington Reads: Get Graphic
Two authors in one week!
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2023 Spring Book Sale
Support library programs and enjoy amazing deals Apr. 20-23.
Spring brings playspaces and tool lending!
Now open: Arlingtown playspaces and The Shed
Dawson House
The Dawson House is the only surviving stone structure in the county dating to the 18th or 19th century
Participate In a Community Puzzle at Shirlington Library
Test your knowledge of the Village at Shirlington.
Fire Battalion Chief Judith Brewer
Arlington’s First Female Firefighter
Big Book Podcast: Things Fall Apart
S4, Ep.2: Going back to High School with Chinua Achebe.
Video: Authenticity in Native Literature and Film
With Dr. Devon A. Mihesuah, Author, Professor, and Native Advocate.
Video: Equity and Diversity in the Great Outdoors
Three local naturalists discuss the joys and challenges of their work in the field.
Video: “We Refuse to Be Enemies: How Muslims and Jews Can Make Peace One Friendship at a Time “
Two American citizens, a Muslim woman and Jewish man, concerned with the rise of intolerance and bigotry in our country along with resurgent white nationalism.
Video: Interview with Freddie Lutz
A lively conversation with the owner and operator of Freddie’s Beach Bar, Arlington’s only LGBTQ+, straight friendly restaurant and bar.
Video: Arlington Reads Signature Author Laila Lalami
Laila Lalami discusses her life, her work, and the question, “What does it mean to be American?”
Video: Arlington Reads with Jenny Offill
Acclaimed fiction writer joins us for a conversation about her latest work, “Weather.”
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