Amina Luqman-Dawson Wins Two Prestigious National Awards
ALA 2023 Awards
Digital Subscription of “The Economist” Discontinued
Starting February 1.
Arlington’s Autorailer Experiment
1936-1939
New January Releases
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Two Laser Cutters, Twice the Power
Reserve up to two hours per day!
The Library Director’s 2022 Reading List.
Books I recommend to others.
Westover Library Has Sunday Hours.
Westover Library began Sunday hours, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Jan. 15, 2023. Find more information on library hours...
Read moreGreat Books You Might Have Missed in 2022
Books that flew under the radar.
Arlington’s Top 25 Reads in 2022
Top Circulated Titles
RESOLVED: Library Account Login is Temporarily Unavailable
RESOLVED 12/22/22, 11:00 a.m. : Due to a system issue, account login is temporarily unavailable from the library website and...
Read moreHOLIDAY CLOSING: The Library Will be Closed Mon., Jan.16.
All Library locations will be closed Mon., Jan.16, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
The USS Arlington
Arlington’s Naval Voyage Through the 20th Century.
You Brought Holiday Joy to Arlington.
Thank You!
Season’s Greetings From Arlington Public Library
Always free. Always open.
Lustron Steel Homes in Arlington
A Slice of American Architectural History
New December Releases
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Director’s Message
End-of-Year Reflections
Marking Arlington’s Border in Stone
Some of the country’s oldest federal monuments.
Too Cool for Yule: #15
Don’t Touch that Dial.
All Library Locations Will Close Early on Wed., Nov. 23. Closed Nov. 24 – 25 for Thanksgiving.
All library locations will be closed early at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 23, and will be closed Nov. 24-25...
Read moreRead Outside the Lines
New Subscription Service
New November Releases
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County Government offices operate on a modified schedule.
Video: History of the American Nazi Party in Arlington
With Local Author and Historian Charlie Clark.
Arlington Reads Engages Arlington And Beyond
RSVP for Andrea Elliott on Nov. 17
Join Us for a 4-Part Graphic Novel Workshop Series
Meet three DC comic book artists!
Attention History Buffs
Register for Two Online Events
FRIENDS BOOK STORE: No Book Donations Accepted Friday, October 21 – Friday, November 4
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) will not be accepting book donations from Friday, October 21 through Friday,...
Read moreNew October Releases
Place Your Holds Now!
2022 Fall Book Sale
Oct. 27-30
Big Book Podcast: Holmes Trio
Ep. 9: Revisting Sherlock Holmes with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Sherry Thomas.
Trick? Or, Treat 🎃 Yourself At The Library
Celebrate Halloween fun with us!
Taking it Personally: National Coming Out Day
Oct. 11, marks the 34th anniversary of National Coming Out Day
Sing With Us, Have Fun And Learn About Fire Prevention
Join us for storytime!
Accepting Holiday Gift Nook Donations
Deadline: Nov. 2
Potomac Conservancy Receives 2022 Summer Reading Program Donation
Aiding local conservation efforts.
Our New Fall Releases Are Here
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Celebrate the New Teleconnect Space at Columbia Pike Library With Us
Monday, September 19, 4:30-6 p.m.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library
September 15 – October 15
Welcoming Week is September 9-18
All are Welcome!
Stand Up for Books
Banned Books Week (September 18-24, 2022) promotes free and open access to ideas and information.
New Teleconnect Space Available at Columbia Pike Library
Join us for a ribbon cutting on Monday, Sept. 19.
Artistic Book Nooks Scavenger Hunt at Central Library
Tag us on Instagram @apl.theshop
Arlington County Government offices & services are operating on modified schedules for the Labor Day holiday. Visit the County website...
Read moreIncident at Central Library
On August 25 around 1:45 p.m., there was an incident that began outside of Central Library. A man ran into...
Read moreIt’s not too late to register for Summer Reading
Sign up by Sept. 1.
You’re Invited: Four Fall Author Events
Featuring Nikole Hannah-Jones, Marlon James and more!
School Supply Drive to Support Local Refugee Children
Drop off supplies at Columbia Pike Library through Tuesday, Aug.16
Big Book Podcast: Beowulf / The Mere Wife
Ep. 8: Revisting Beowulf with Maria Headley
Back to School Events At The Library
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Service Restored: Proquest Databases
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
New Books for August
New reads to round out your summer.
Video: Melissa Márquez, Shark Scientist
Author of the “Wild Survival” Kids’ Adventure Series.
RESOLVED: Phone Outage at All Library Locations
Visit us in person, or use the email forms on the Contact Us page.
Video: Celebrate Pride with Author Alex Myers
Author and transgender advocate Alex Myers on how to help communities become more gender inclusive.
The Shed Reopens Saturdays Starting July 16
Open hours on Saturdays are 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Introducing VOX Books for Kids
Kids books with audio built in.
Due to a water leak, some areas of Central Library are temporarily unavailable. The World Languages section of the collection...
Read moreNew Books for July
Place Your Holds Now!
Book List: Independence Day for Kids
Celebrate the Fourth of July with books about Independence Day, the people who made it possible, the symbols we use...
Read moreJuly is just around the corner….
At the young age of 12, Ron Deskins played a crucial role in integrating Virginia public schools.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.
UPDATE: Resolved 6/9/2022, 3:45 p.m.
Commemorate Juneteenth at The Library
Local Author Talks & Black Voices Booklists.
The Community Quilt Project
Submit Your Artwork: June 1 – Sept. 1
Green Valley, Dunbar Housing Community and Work at the White House
Summer Reading: Prizes and FAQs
Our theme this year is Oceans of Possibilities. Dive into new depths of reading and programs, join Potomac Conservancy in...
Read moreArlington Public Library Celebrates Pride Month
Explore LGBTQIA+ booklists and events.
2022 Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibilities
June 1 – September 1
HOLIDAY CLOSING: All Library Locations Closed Monday, May 30 in Observance of Memorial Day
Remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces.
Big Book Podcast: King Lear / Fool
Ep. 7: Revisting Shakespeare with Christopher Moore
11:10 a.m. update: Power has been restored and Aurora Hills Library is fully operational again. Aurora Hills Library is...
Read moreCelebrate Pride Month
Celebrate the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on our history.
Video: Arlington Reads with Kiese Laymon
Available to watch online until June 19, 2022.
Update: 10:02 a.m.: Power has been restored at Central Library and the building is open. Engineers are working to restore...
Read moreOral History: Gertrude “Trudy” Ensign
Intelligence analyst for the United States Army during World War II.
$543,000 for FY 2023
Renovation Update On The Courthouse Library
Bozman Library Opening Delayed
Explore the important role that Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent play in our country’s history.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.
The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) will not be accepting book donations from Saturday, April 23 through Tuesday,...
Read moreUPDATE 4/15/22: Power is back to normal.
All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 17.
The Center for Local History Aids in Global Effort to Back Up Ukraine’s Digital Heritage
Archiving Ukraine’s digital history
Helping Ukraine
The final day donate is Friday, April 15.
Big Book Podcast: A Room with a View / Sex and Vanity
Ep. 6: Revisiting Forster with Kevin Kwan.
Update Monday, March 28: This issue is resolved and library services are operating normally.
Wake Up and Read! April 3 – April 9
Libraries and librarians nationwide play a vital role in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Masks Optional in County Facilities Starting March 3
Currently, Arlington County is “Low,” meaning people may choose to wear a mask based on personal preference and level of...
Read more“Change is Here” – Poem by André Bovier Talley
Donated by the author to the Center for Local History’s Community Archive, and reproduced in honor of Black History Month.
The Henry Louis Holmes Library, 1940-1949
Created by Arlington’s Black residents, to serve their community during segregation.
HOLIDAY: All Library Locations Closed Monday, Feb. 21 In Observance of Presidents Day
All County Government offices and facilities are closed.
Video: Equity and Diversity in the Great Outdoors
Three local naturalists discuss the joys and challenges of their work in the field.
Oral History: Rayfield Barber
A lifetime at the center of Arlington’s airport history.
Read the Washington Post Online with Your Library Card
Read today’s news as it unfolds – for free.
Big Book Podcast: Jane Eyre / The Eyre Affair
Ep. 4 & 5: Revisiting Jane Eyre with Jasper Fforde.
The Activists who Desegregated Arlington’s Movie Theaters
“The Price of a Ticket at the Cost of Your Conscience”
Free Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Hot Spots Available Now, System-Wide
All library branches offer free 24×7 outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi access.