Put Yourself on the Map
Arlington is home to a vibrant community—90 languages spoken, 149 countries represented—and together, we add to the American story.
As part of our Arlington 250 celebration exploring Libraries, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, we invite you to answer a prompt and add your mark to our map of the United States illustrating the diverse experiences and journeys that brought us here.
Visit any library to contribute to the physical maps at each location, or submit your library memory to add your voice to our online map!
Click or tap the pins to read each memory.
Des Moines, Iowa
Printing a best man speech at a Des Moines public library on our way to the wedding!
Owatonna, Minnesota
Once I went to a library in Owatonna, Minnesota and found a ton of good books and it was the library that my mom used to go to.
Missoula, Montana
At the library in Missoula, MT I experienced fun kids areas and fun books and I played pin ball.
Marion Public Library
Marion, Indiana
The Marion Public Library in Marion, IN has the best local history museum of any library I've seen. James Dean, Garfield, Cole Porter—who knew they all got their start in such a wonderful town.
Reading, Pennsylvania
Making every excuse to avoid reading. Now, making up for lost time.
Share Your Library Memory
Complete the form below to add your story to this project, and explore the map to see what other community members have shared. Please note that all entries are subject to review, which may delay their appearance on the map by a few days.