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The Human Library Comes to Arlington

Delve into the life story of someone new in this unique experience coming to Arlington.

April 29 at Central Library, the Human Library comes to Arlington. At this live event developed by the Human Library Organization in Denmark, human "readers" like you are invited to check out a human "book" for an enlightening conversation.

A human book speaks to their lived experience as a person who is commonly judged by society for some aspect of their existence.

Our human books are volunteers and active members of the Arlington community or wider metro DC area.

Invited human books include: "Blind/Low Vision," "Black Transgender Man," "Tattoo Artist," "Bipolar Disorder," "Anxiety Disorder," "Previously Incarcerated" and "Nonspeaking Autism." Everyone has a story, and they are willing to share theirs with you in this safe environment.

Learn More and Register

2023 Spring Book Sale

Score rare finds and amazing deals at the can't-miss book sale of the season April 20-23!

Shoppers browsing tables with used books.

The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) invite you to the 2023 Spring Book Sale!

The much-anticipated semiannual sale returns to the Central Library parking garage and features thousands of books, games, puzzles and other items for all ages and interests at incredible bargains with proceeds supporting library programs.

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Dates, hours and location

Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., parking garage

  • Thu., April 20, 5-8:30 p.m. (Members Only Night)
  • Fri., April 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Public)
  • Sat., April 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Public)
  • Sun., April 23, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Public, Half-Price Day)

Major credit cards, checks and cash will be accepted.

Please bring your own bags or boxes.

Teachers and librarians with school IDs enjoy a 50% discount on purchases Friday and Saturday, while everyone saves 50% on Sunday!

Learn More

Parking

FOAL will be using the G1 floor of the parking garage beginning April 17 throughout the sale. Please use G2 and G3 in the parking garage or park in the outdoor lots surrounding the Library. The closest Metro stations to Central Library are Ballston and Virginia Square on the Orange and Silver Lines.

For accessible parking, use the surface lot behind Central Library. The elevator inside the building will take you to G1 and the sale.

FOAL members enjoy early access!

Thursday night is Members Only Night! To become a FOAL member, use the online application form.

Volunteers are still needed.

Contact volunteer@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org or fill out the volunteer application form to find out more about volunteering opportunities for the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.

Spring brings playspaces and tool lending!

Curated Arlingtown playspaces for little learners are now open at all libraries!

Arlingtown is a fun space where families and caregivers with young children can spend time learning and building connections.  With an intentional selection of toys, prompts, signs and books now available at all library locations, parents and caregivers can engage with children in the five early literacy practices: talking, writing, reading, playing and singing.

Kids can engage in pretend play while parents and caregivers can explore early literacy tips for children ages 0 to 5, which will help children enter school ready to learn.

View each location's hours and plan your visit to Arlingtown!

The Shed garden tool lending library is back for your Spring projects! 

Want to start gardening, but don't have the right tools? Ready to tackle a big yard project and need an unusual tool? The Library can help!

Visit The Shed—our garden tool lending library—open Mondays and Wednesdays 5 p.m.-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Shed is located at Central Library and open to all Arlington residents and property owners age 18+ with a library card.

Learn more and explore the garden tool lineup.

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