Library News

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.

Cash registers at Library service desks will also be unavailable.

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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.

S4, Ep.3: Going back to High School with Dalton Trumbo.

Interview with Anthu Lu.

Author of “Little Elliot” and “Flamer.”

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!

A promise of increased understanding and mutual respect

A global initiative to increase understanding and empathy.

Orville Wright conducted flight tests for the Army at Ft. Myer in 1908 and 1909.

There’s more to our story.

Watch amazing titles from anywhere.

Two authors in one week!

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Now open: Arlingtown playspaces and The Shed

April 1 Breaking News

The Dawson House is the only surviving stone structure in the county dating to the 18th or 19th century

Arlington’s First Female Firefighter

The Life and Legacy of Elizabeth Campbell.

Mac Cosgrove-Davies, April 1 – May 31.

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S4, Ep.2: Going back to High School with Chinua Achebe.

One of Arlington’s lesser known Black communities founded by the Pelham Family

From our eCollection

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A newly digitized resource for historians and researchers.

16,000 high-quality instructional videos

ALA 2023 Awards

Starting February 1.

1936-1939

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Reserve up to two hours per day!

Books I recommend to others.

S4, Ep.1: Going back to High School with Jane Austen.

Books that flew under the radar.

Top Circulated Titles

Arlington’s Naval Voyage Through the 20th Century.

Thank You!

Always free. Always open.

A Slice of American Architectural History

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End-of-Year Reflections

Some of the country’s oldest federal monuments.

Don’t Touch that Dial.

With Dr. Devon A. Mihesuah, Author, Professor, and Native Advocate.

New Subscription Service

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With Local Author and Historian Charlie Clark.

RSVP for Andrea Elliott on Nov. 17

Meet three DC comic book artists!

Register for Two Online Events

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Oct. 27-30

Ep. 9: Revisting Sherlock Holmes with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Sherry Thomas.

Celebrate Halloween fun with us!

Oct. 11, marks the 34th anniversary of National Coming Out Day

Join us for storytime!

Deadline: Nov. 2

Aiding local conservation efforts.

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Monday, September 19, 4:30-6 p.m.

September 15 – October 15

All are Welcome!