Arlington Public Library is an official book sanctuary.
2025 Spring Book Sale
Shop the sale April 3-6 and support library programs and collections.
Glencarlyn Library’s 101st Birthday
Stories from patrons lifelong and new.
Director’s Message: Celebration of All Women
Women’s History Month
New March Releases
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Help for federal workers & contractors
Find support and community through free programs and resources.
The Friendly Cab Company
Learn about Ralph Collins and the cab company he started.
Director’s Message: Know Your Rights
A guide to resources.
Announcing the Wedding Contest Winners
Katie Lettie and Vincent Bauer will tie the knot at Central Library!
Know Your Rights: The library is here to help.
The library is here to help.
New February Releases
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Sharing the Love: Elizabeth and Edmund Campbell
Read about Elizabeth and Edmund Campbell’s contributions to Arlington.
Sally Slifkin: Colorful places
On exhibit at Cherrydale Library, January – April 2025
Director’s Message: a 2024 too long, yet not long enough
There is much more work to be done.
New January Releases
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Nicole Espy: Letterpress Print
On exhibit at Courthouse Library, January 7 – April 29, 2025
“Am I Welcome Here?” An art exhibit about diversity and inclusion from international students’ eyes
On exhibit at Central Library, January 14 – April 29, 2025
Slima Shahati: Patchwork
On exhibit at Westover Library, January 3 – April 2025
Zafri Yussoff: Neon Noir
On exhibit at Shirlington Library, January – April 2025
Christine Williams: Art is My Therapy
On exhibit at Columbia Pike Library, January 4 – April 30, 2025
Michelle Israel: Paintings
On exhibit at Aurora Hills Library, January 3 – April 30, 2025
Ken Beerbohm: Sculptures
On exhibit at Glencarlyn Library, January 3 – April 30, 2025
Great Books You Might Have Missed in 2024
Books that flew under the radar.
Arlington’s Top Reads in 2024
Top Circulated Titles.
Too Cool For Yule #17
Don’t touch that dial.
Share The Love With Romance
Arlington Reads returns with a big heart ❤️! A genre largely written by women for women, romance has exploded on...
Read moreOur Lady Queen of Peace
Read about Arlington’s historic Black Catholic church.
New November Releases
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Enter to Win a Wedding at the Library!
One couple will win a free wedding hosted by Arlington Public Library.
Ballot Drop Box Locations at the Library
Deposit your mail ballot at one of the 24-hour, secure ballot drop boxes.
Director’s Message: An Update on the Future of Libraries
Explore the results of our latest community engagement project.
In 2025, Love Is In The Air At Arlington Public Library!
We believe in the power of love.
Edu-Futuro: Preserving Latino Culture in Arlington
Read about Arlington’s Latino Culture.
New October Releases
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Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. at Courthouse Library
Lunch counter sit-ins commemorative prints on view at Courthouse Library.
Jason Horowitz at Central Library
“North Lincoln Street, Arlington, Virginia” on view at Central Library.
Danyi Hong: Portraits
On exhibit at Glencarlyn Library, September 27 – December 13, 2024
2024 Holiday Gift Nook
Another way to give.
New September Releases
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Arlington Reads: Hope Larson
Join us Sept. 19.
The data is in: Arlington residents love to read.
2024 Freedom to Read Bookmark Contest
2024 Winners Announced
Elizabeth Matthews: Chair Paintings
On exhibit at Westover Library, September 7 – December, 2024
KCatia: Souffle Créole / Creole Breeze
On exhibit at Aurora Hills Library, September 3 – December 2024
Pallavi Sadekar: Folk Art Inspired Stories
On exhibit at Central Library, September 3 – December, 2024
Steve Fleckenstein: Ghost Houses Project
On exhibit at Cherrydale Library, September 4 – December 15, 2024
2024 Fall Book Sale
Shop the sale Oct. 3-6 and support library programs and collections.
Sandi Parker: Impressionist and Abstract Paintings
On exhibit at Shirlington Library, September 3 – December, 2024
Reena V: Abstract Fluid Art
On exhibit at Courthouse Library, September 3 – December 16, 2024
Regina Chua: Art by Courage
On exhibit at Columbia Pike Library, September 3 – December 2024
Happy Birthday to Smokey Bear!
Read about Smokey Bear and a prominent local artist.
New August Releases
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Happy Centennial James Baldwin!
Celebrating James Baldwin
Swimming Away The Dog Days
Learn about Stuart Paine and swimming in Arlington County.
Freedom to Read Bookmark Contest
Submit your artwork by August 18.
Kindergarten Kickoff
Get ready for Kindergarten!
New July Releases
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Learn about former Arlington County board member, Jay Fisette.
New June Releases
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Director’s Message
Share your thoughts on 12 potential services and experiences by May 31.
New May Releases
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May is Local History Month
Celebrate Local History Month with Us!
Lessons From Nature
Learn about two Arlington women who advocated for environmental education.
New April Releases
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Director’s Message for National Library Week
National Library Week 2024 is celebrated Sunday, April 7 through Saturday, April 13.
An update on the Future of Libraries.
The Incubator: Call for Art
Art in public libraries
Video: Arlington Reads with Anna Malaika Tubbs
Author of “The Three Mothers: How the mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin helped shaped...
Read more2024 Spring Book Sale
Shop the sale April 18-21 and support library programs and collections.
Life of an Arlington Hall Student
Learn about Paula Strother, a student at Arlington Hall Junior College for Women.
Local Women’s Maker Fair on Sat., Mar. 23
Join us for the Women’s Maker Fair.
New March Releases
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International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31.
For National Library Week, the Human Library Returns to Arlington Public Library on Sat., Apr. 13
A global initiative to increase understanding and empathy.
Then and Now: Chinn Funeral Service
Learn about the Chinn Funeral Service.
New February Releases
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The Shop Open House
Explore the Library’s free makerspace on Feb. 10!
Inner Ear Studio
Learn about the origins of Inner Ear Studio.
Celebrate Black culture, history and excellence with an array of inspiring February events
Join us in celebrating Black culture and excellence.
New January Releases
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Director’s Message: New Year. Same Resolution.
Books I recommend to others.
Snow Days Gone By
Learn about past snow days in Arlington.
Great Books You Might Have Missed in 2023
Books that flew under the radar.
Arlington’s Top Reads in 2023
Top Circulated Titles.
New December Releases
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Remembering Thomas Oxendine
Remembering the first Native American Navy Pilot.
Too Cool for Yule: #16
Don’t Touch that Dial.
A tribute to a friend of Arlington Public Library.
Arlington GameFest 2023
Try 200+ board games and meet new people at GameFest!
New November Releases
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Alert: Disregard Erroneous Hold Ready/Due Date/Renewal Emails.
Due to a platform issue, patrons may receive emails erroneously alerting them about an impending due date, a renewal, or...
Read moreHalloween in Hall’s Hill
Read how trick or treating was in Arlington.
Kanopy Update
Switching from play credits to tickets.
2023 Fall Book Sale
Support library programs and enjoy amazing deals Oct. 26-29.
Local Author Fair on Sat., Nov. 4
Write Local. Read Local. Buy Local.
New October Releases
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Arlington residents marched in the 2nd National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, 1987.
Introducing JSTOR
Another Way to Explore Content.
October 7 is “Let Freedom Read” Day!
Read Whatever You Want–Whenever and However You Want.
Director’s Message: Read What You Want. Whenever. However.
A Banned Books Week message.