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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.
2023 Holiday Gift Nook
Another way to give.
Oct. 1-7 is Banned Books Week: “Let Freedom Read!”
A Taste of Arlington History
Documenting the history of Virginia cuisine from the 17th century to present day.
The Free Mobile Checkout App Makes Borrowing Books Easier!
A new way to check out items.
New September Releases
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Director’s Message: Libraries for All
They celebrate our collective and varied cultures.
Parkington
Parkington was the largest shopping center on the East Coast and one of the first major shopping malls in the...
Read moreNew August Releases
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Alert: Heatwave Advisory Starting July 26.
Arlington County is forecasted to experience a heatwave starting tomorrow, July 26, with heat indices as high as 110 degrees....
Read moreLet’s read, share, and then read some more.
New July Releases
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Airport and A Movie
The “Airport Drive-In” operated from 1947-1963 just behind National Airport.
Oral History: Anhthu Lu
Interview with Anthu Lu.
Limited Parking at Columbia Pike Library.
Starting June 20.
Plane Crash at Bishop O’Connell High School
“A plane has just crashed on the football field…”
Learn About Summer Reading 2023
Find Your Voice
New June Releases
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Local Author Fair: Call for Entries
Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov 5, 2023
Uplifting LGBTQIA+ stories
Log in and Manage Your Account in the App
If you install or update the Library App on a mobile device, you may see the JOIN OR LOGIN button...
Read moreExplore Your Updated Library App!
The New Arlington Public Library App is Here Now available for iOS and Android devices, the updated Library App provides...
Read moreAvailable in the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
Union Army Balloon Corp
Learn how hot air balloon reconnaissance began in Arlington.