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One couple will win a free wedding hosted by Arlington Public Library.

Deposit your mail ballot at one of the 24-hour, secure ballot drop boxes.

Explore the results of our latest community engagement project.

We believe in the power of love.

Read about Arlington’s Latino Culture.

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Lunch counter sit-ins commemorative prints on view at Courthouse Library.

“North Lincoln Street, Arlington, Virginia” on view at Central Library.

On exhibit at Glencarlyn Library, September 27 – December 13, 2024

Another way to give.

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Join us Sept. 19.

The data is in: Arlington residents love to read.

2024 Winners Announced

On exhibit at Westover Library, September 7 – December, 2024

On exhibit at Aurora Hills Library, September 3 – December 2024

On exhibit at Central Library, September 3 – December, 2024

On exhibit at Cherrydale Library, September 4 – December 15, 2024

Shop the sale Oct. 3-6 and support library programs and collections.

On exhibit at Shirlington Library, September 3 – December, 2024

On exhibit at Courthouse Library, September 3 – December 16, 2024

On exhibit at Columbia Pike Library, September 3 – December 2024

Read about Smokey Bear and a prominent local artist.

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Celebrating James Baldwin

Learn about Stuart Paine and swimming in Arlington County.

Submit your artwork by August 18.

Get ready for Kindergarten!

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Learn about former Arlington County board member, Jay Fisette.

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Director’s Message

Share your thoughts on 12 potential services and experiences by May 31.

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Celebrate Local History Month with Us!

Learn about two Arlington women who advocated for environmental education.

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National Library Week 2024 is celebrated Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 13.

An update on the Future of Libraries.

Art in public libraries

Shop the sale April 18-21 and support library programs and collections.

Learn about Paula Strother, a student at Arlington Hall Junior College for Women.

Join us for the Women’s Maker Fair.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31.

A global initiative to increase understanding and empathy.

Learn about the Chinn Funeral Service.

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Explore the Library’s free makerspace on Feb. 10!

Learn about the origins of Inner Ear Studio.

Join us in celebrating Black culture and excellence.

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Books I recommend to others.

Learn about past snow days in Arlington.

Books that flew under the radar.

Top Circulated Titles.

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Remembering the first Native American Navy Pilot.

Don’t Touch that Dial.

A tribute to a friend of Arlington Public Library.

Try 200+ board games and meet new people at GameFest!

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Read how trick or treating was in Arlington.

Switching from play credits to tickets.

Support library programs and enjoy amazing deals Oct. 26-29.

Write Local. Read Local. Buy Local.

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Arlington residents marched in the 2nd National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, 1987.

Another Way to Explore Content.

Read Whatever You Want–Whenever and However You Want.

A Banned Books Week message.

Another way to give.

Oct. 1-7 is Banned Books Week: “Let Freedom Read!”

Documenting the history of Virginia cuisine from the 17th century to present day.

A new way to check out items.

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They celebrate our collective and varied cultures.

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Let’s read, share, and then read some more.

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The “Airport Drive-In” operated from 1947-1963 just behind National Airport.

Interview with Anthu Lu.

Starting June 20.

“A plane has just crashed on the football field…”

Find Your Voice

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Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov 5, 2023

Uplifting LGBTQIA+ stories

Available in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.

Learn how hot air balloon reconnaissance began in Arlington.

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Available in May on Google Play and Apple App Store!