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Oral History: Gertrude “Trudy” Ensign

Intelligence analyst for the United States Army during World War II.

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Arlington Public Library Receives Large, One-Time Increase to its Collections’ Budget

$543,000 for FY 2023

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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore the important role that Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent play in our country’s history.

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The Center for Local History Aids in Global Effort to Back Up Ukraine’s Digital Heritage

Archiving Ukraine’s digital history

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Masks Optional in County Facilities Starting March 3

Currently, Arlington County is “Low,” meaning people may choose to wear a mask based on personal preference and level of risk of developing severe illness.

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“Change is Here” – Poem by André Bovier Talley

Donated by the author to the Center for Local History’s Community Archive, and reproduced in honor of Black History Month.

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Created by Arlington’s Black residents, to serve their community during segregation.

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Oral History: Rayfield Barber

A lifetime at the center of Arlington’s airport history.

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Ep. 7: Revisting Shakespeare with Christopher Moore

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Video: Arlington Reads with Kiese Laymon

Available to watch online until June 19, 2022.

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Big Book Podcast: A Room with a View / Sex and Vanity

Ep. 6: Revisiting Forster with Kevin Kwan.

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Video: Equity and Diversity in the Great Outdoors

Three local naturalists discuss the joys and challenges of their work in the field.

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Big Book Podcast: Jane Eyre / The Eyre Affair

Ep. 4 & 5: Revisiting Jane Eyre with Jasper Fforde.

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Video: “Off Our Chests” Author Talk with Dr. John and Liza Marshall

A surprisingly open memoir co-authored by the married duo of a world class oncologist and a cancer survivor.

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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.

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Video: Marcia Chatelain, Author of “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America”

A surprising history of fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders in the fight against racial inequality.

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Video: Arlington Reads with Emma Brown

Brown discussed her book “To Raise a Boy,” an investigation into how we teach boys to be men—and how we can do better.

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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.

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Video: Arlington Reads Signature Author Laila Lalami

Laila Lalami discusses her life, her work, and the question, “What does it mean to be American?”

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Video: Arlington Reads with Jenny Offill

Acclaimed fiction writer joins us for a conversation about her latest work, “Weather.”

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

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Storytimes designed to help your child learn reading readiness.

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The Photo Ark Vanishing

Sartore's mission is to photograph every animal species in human care. This volume of the Photo Ark includes amazing pictures of disappearing animals, captioned with the impact of human activities such as the real cost of a cup of coffee.

Sarah C

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:26:41-04:00

Sarah C

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Sartore's mission is to photograph every animal species in human care. This volume of the Photo Ark includes amazing pictures of disappearing animals, captioned with the impact of human activities such as the real cost of a cup of coffee.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-photo-ark-vanishing/
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A Thousand Ships

Calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, inspires the poet to tell the story of the women of Troy. He may not like it but it must be told. If you loved Circe by Miller or The Silence of the Girls by Barker, then this book is for you. It is full of strong female voices.

Karen G

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:28:52-04:00

Karen G

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Calliope, the goddess of epic poetry, inspires the poet to tell the story of the women of Troy. He may not like it but it must be told. If you loved Circe by Miller or The Silence of the Girls by Barker, then this book is for you. It is full of strong female voices.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/a-thousand-ships/
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The Dead Mountaineer’s Inn

A mystery book for people who don't like mysteries, like Poirot meets Arthur Dent. When a murder occurs at a remote mountain inn, a disinterested and unqualified bureaucrat on vacation must solve the crime. Absurd and poignant with a touch of Twin Peaks and sci-fi.

Pete P

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:32:05-04:00

Pete P

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A mystery book for people who don't like mysteries, like Poirot meets Arthur Dent. When a murder occurs at a remote mountain inn, a disinterested and unqualified bureaucrat on vacation must solve the crime. Absurd and poignant with a touch of Twin Peaks and sci-fi.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-dead-mountaineers-inn/
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The Only Good Indians

This is a horror book with real gore. This is a book about revenge. This is a book about life on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and how that life stays with its residents through time and distance. This is even a book about basketball. This is a book you should read.

Heather C

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:35:48-04:00

Heather C

link to The Only Good Indians
This is a horror book with real gore. This is a book about revenge. This is a book about life on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana and how that life stays with its residents through time and distance. This is even a book about basketball. This is a book you should read.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-only-good-indians/
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The Luminous Dead

Psychological SF thriller: a cave diver hired to explore a system of caverns and tunnels for a mining company begins to suspect that her employer has a hidden agenda. There may be ghosts or worse underground with her. Or she may be losing her grip on reality.

Charlotte M

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:37:17-04:00

Charlotte M

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Psychological SF thriller: a cave diver hired to explore a system of caverns and tunnels for a mining company begins to suspect that her employer has a hidden agenda. There may be ghosts or worse underground with her. Or she may be losing her grip on reality.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/the-luminous-dead/
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Jane in Love

This is a wonderful book for Jane Austen lovers and even Jane Austen likers. This rom-com will make you laugh and cry while also exploring how time travel into the future can really mess things up. I highly recommend this delightful read!

Mike N

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:39:03-04:00

Mike N

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This is a wonderful book for Jane Austen lovers and even Jane Austen likers. This rom-com will make you laugh and cry while also exploring how time travel into the future can really mess things up. I highly recommend this delightful read!
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/jane-in-love/
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Shadows of Swanford Abbey

Taking place in Swanford Abbey, a luxury hotel that is rumored to be haunted, Rebecca is a guest when she becomes a suspect of a murder. What happens next is if you combine Agatha Christie with Jane Austen and a dash of the Brontes. Perfect for historical mystery fans!

Deborah K

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:40:36-04:00

Deborah K

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Taking place in Swanford Abbey, a luxury hotel that is rumored to be haunted, Rebecca is a guest when she becomes a suspect of a murder. What happens next is if you combine Agatha Christie with Jane Austen and a dash of the Brontes. Perfect for historical mystery fans!
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/shadows-of-swanford-abbey/
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Collective

A stunning and heart-wrenching documentary about how the aftermath of a tragic fire led to the exposure of corruption in the Romanian health care system. Following the reporters who wouldn't drop the story and a health minister trying to fix it, it's gripping and timely.

Jennie R

Arlington Public Library
2022-05-05T14:42:34-04:00

Jennie R

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A stunning and heart-wrenching documentary about how the aftermath of a tragic fire led to the exposure of corruption in the Romanian health care system. Following the reporters who wouldn't drop the story and a health minister trying to fix it, it's gripping and timely.
https://library.arlingtonva.us/testimonials/collective/
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