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Lustron Steel Homes in Arlington
A Slice of American Architectural History
New December Releases
Place Your Holds Now!
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.
Video: Authenticity in Native Literature and Film
With Dr. Devon A. Mihesuah, Author, Professor, and Native Advocate.
Read Outside the Lines
New Subscription Service
New November Releases
Place Your Holds Now!
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
New 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
Place Your Holds Now!
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
It’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!
New Books for August
New reads to round out your summer.
Video: Melissa Márquez, Shark Scientist
Author of the “Wild Survival” Kids’ Adventure Series.
Video: Celebrate Pride with Author Alex Myers
Author and transgender advocate Alex Myers on how to help communities become more gender inclusive.
Read Over 3000 Magazines on Libby
Thousands of titles including the Economist, US Weekly, and the New Yorker.
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 moreAt the young age of 12, Ron Deskins played a crucial role in integrating Virginia public schools.
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
Big Book Podcast: King Lear / Fool
Ep. 7: Revisting Shakespeare with Christopher Moore
Celebrate Pride Month
Celebrate the impact lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals have had on our history.
Oral History: Gertrude “Trudy” Ensign
Intelligence analyst for the United States Army during World War II.
$543,000 for FY 2023
Explore the important role that Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent play in our country’s history.
Flipster Digital Magazines
Includes current and back issues of popular magazines.
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.
Wake Up and Read! April 3 – April 9
Libraries and librarians nationwide play a vital role in transforming lives and strengthening communities.
Learn Something New With LinkedIn Learning
16,000 high-quality instructional videos
Press Reader: Today’s News from Around the World
16,000 high-quality instructional videos
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.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month
Explore the central role of black Americans in our country’s history through books and fun programs.
Marionne Walls-Fort discusses Dr. King’s visit to Lomax AME Zion Church.
WETA’s Arlington History: “It is the Programming that Counts”
An iconic institution, capturing and broadcasting the news for more than a half-century.
Reading Between the Lines: Year Two of Reading in a Pandemic
The Library Director’s 2021 Goodreads Reading List.
Library Joins Program to Distribute Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests
When available, test kits are dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more.
Oral History: Mary Cook Hackman
Politics, Parks and the Law
Library Joins Program to Distribute Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Please visit the Library to check availability.
Shop the FOAL Book Store this Holiday Season
Find affordable gifts for all ages!
Big Book Podcast: The Chosen and the Beautiful
Ep. 3: Revisting Gatsby with Nghi Vo.
Shirlington’s Cinematic Past
Shirlington’s cinema through the years.
Too Cool for Yule, 2021
Pop, jazz, instrumental, New Orleans, country, bluegrass, R&B, old school pop, The Chipmunks, and more on Diane’s annual playlist.
Arlington’s Courthouse: A Tale in Three Acts
A Central Landmark of Local Government.
Research Your Next Big Purchase with Consumer Reports
Research thousands of products and services.
Big Book Podcast: The Ballad of Black Tom
Ep. 2: Revisting Lovecraft with Victor LaValle.
Introducing NextReads for Book Lovers!
Discover new titles and old favorites in your favorite genres!
Oral History: Don Tenoso
Arlington-based Native American artist and educator.
A surprisingly open memoir co-authored by the married duo of a world class oncologist and a cancer survivor.
REAL Archives Project
Re-Encuentro de Arlington Latinos — Call for Community Donations.
New Public Art at Central Library
Artist Jason Horowitz Added to the Portable Works Collection
Big Book Podcast: The Anatomy of Desire
The Anatomy of Desire by L.R. Dorn This is the first episode of our third season, and “The Anatomy of Desire”...
Read moreVideo: “We Refuse to Be Enemies: How Muslims and Jews Can Make Peace One Friendship at a Time “
Two American citizens, a Muslim woman and Jewish man, concerned with the rise of intolerance and bigotry in our country...
Read moreOral History: J. Walter Tejada
In 2003 Tejada became the first person of Latin American heritage to be elected to the County Board, or to...
Read morePartnership between DTS and Library Creates Summer Reading Success
AFAC is the 2021 Recipient of the Summer Reading Challenge Donation
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library
Celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans in American history with books and programs for all ages.
Remembering September 11 with Photos of First Responders
Images from the Records Related to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the Pentagon collection.
2021 Summer Readers Raise $4,525 for AFAC
4,525 people completed the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.
JobNow: Online Job Search and Career Help
Live Online Help, 2-11 p.m., Seven Days a Week
Cherrydale And Glencarlyn Library Locations To Reopen September 7
News Release: Cherrydale And Glencarlyn Library Locations To Reopen September 7
Oral History: Buckingham Florist
Interview with Neil Bassin
All individuals, age two and older, who enter Arlington Public Library buildings will be required to wear a mask, regardless...
Read moreAugust 16, 17 & 21.
Washington Golf and Country Club
The Washington Golf and Country Club is considered the oldest golf club in Virginia, and its course now comprises 88...
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