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Libraries Now and Forever

Post Published: December 22, 2017

Libraries matter — Here is why:

They provide open access to information.

They are free.

They are inclusive.

On any given day, kids come to storytime, and read to dogs; teens meet with young adult authors to review books and instruct older adults on new technology; those new to our country practice their English; a homebound patron receives an audiobook by mail; residents explore their community history and learn about desegregation in Arlington Public Schools; the pop-up Library exceeds expectations; our award-winning Energy Lending Library provides energy efficiency solutions to home-owners; we learned at Arlington Reads from 3 award-winning authors — Colum McCann, Elizabeth Strout and Viet Thanh Nguyen — why fiction matters; and our Library app puts us in your pocket.

Libraries now and forever — committed to you.

On behalf of all the Library staff, thank you for being part of a great public library system and best wishes for a bright new year.

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Diane Kresh
Director, Arlington Public Library

 

 

 

December 22, 2017 by Web Editor Filed Under: Director's Blog

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  1. Library Fan says

    December 28, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    Thank you so much for making Arlington Public Library such an important part of the community here. Every time I go to one of our libraries (lately a few times a a week!), I’m reminded of how fortunate we all are to have such caring staff, beautiful facilities, a relevant and comprehensive collection, and engaging programs. Brava/bravo to all of you for making APL such a vital and community-centered institution! Best wishes to all of you for a happy new year.

    • Diane kresh says

      December 28, 2017 at 2:26 PM

      Many thanks for your kind remarks. We love what we do and we love our community of Arlington. Thank you for your support and best wishes for 2018.

  2. Lynne says

    December 31, 2017 at 5:57 AM

    Thank you Arlington VA public library! I love the pop-up in Crystal City!

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