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Library News

April 28, 2022

Renovation Update On The Courthouse Library

Bozman Library Opening Delayed

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April 25, 2022

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore the important role that Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent play in our country’s history.

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April 24, 2022

Flipster Digital Magazines

Includes current and back issues of popular magazines.

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April 18, 2022

LIBRARY ACCOUNTS: Temporary Catalog, App and Library Account Outage Monday, April 18

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

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April 18, 2022

FRIENDS BOOK STORE: No Book Donations Accepted Saturday, April 23 – Tuesday, May 3

The Friends of the Arlington Public Library (FOAL) will not be accepting book donations from Saturday, April 23 through Tuesday,...

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April 14, 2022

RESOLVED: Aurora Hills Experiencing Power Surges; No Public Computer Access

UPDATE 4/15/22: Power is back to normal.

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April 13, 2022

HOLIDAY CLOSING: All Library Locations Closed Sunday, April 17

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, April 17.

 

 

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April 11, 2022

The Center for Local History Aids in Global Effort to Back Up Ukraine’s Digital Heritage

Archiving Ukraine’s digital history

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April 4, 2022

Helping Ukraine

The final day donate is Friday, April 15.

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March 28, 2022

Big Book Podcast: A Room with a View / Sex and Vanity

Ep. 6: Revisiting Forster with Kevin Kwan.

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March 27, 2022

RESOLVED: System Outage May Affect Catalog and Account Access

Update Monday, March 28: This issue is resolved and library services are operating normally.

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March 24, 2022

Wake Up and Read! April 3 – April 9

Libraries and librarians nationwide play a vital role in transforming lives and strengthening communities.

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March 22, 2022

Learn Something New With LinkedIn Learning

16,000 high-quality instructional videos

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March 12, 2022

Due to inclement weather, Glencarlyn Library will open at 11:30 a.m. on Sat. March 12, 2022.

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March 8, 2022

Press Reader: Today’s News from Around the World

16,000 high-quality instructional videos

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March 3, 2022

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...

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February 23, 2022

“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.

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February 17, 2022

The Henry Louis Holmes Library, 1940-1949

Created by Arlington’s Black residents, to serve their community during segregation.

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February 15, 2022

HOLIDAY: All Library Locations Closed Monday, Feb. 21 In Observance of Presidents Day

All County Government offices and facilities are closed.

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February 15, 2022

Video: Equity and Diversity in the Great Outdoors

Three local naturalists discuss the joys and challenges of their work in the field.

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February 10, 2022

Oral History: Rayfield Barber

A lifetime at the center of Arlington’s airport history.

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February 10, 2022

Read the Washington Post Online with Your Library Card

Read today’s news as it unfolds – for free.

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February 4, 2022

Big Book Podcast: Jane Eyre / The Eyre Affair

Ep. 4 & 5: Revisiting Jane Eyre with Jasper Fforde.

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February 2, 2022

The Activists who Desegregated Arlington’s Movie Theaters

“The Price of a Ticket at the Cost of Your Conscience”

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February 2, 2022

Free Indoor/Outdoor Wi-Fi Hot Spots Available Now, System-Wide

All library branches offer free 24×7 outdoor and indoor Wi-Fi access.

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January 28, 2022

OPERATIONS UPDATE: Regular Service Resumes Monday, Jan. 31

The Library will resume all regular services and programs, including storytimes and Maker services.

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January 27, 2022

Celebrate Black History Month

Explore the central role of black Americans in our country’s history through books and fun programs.

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January 17, 2022

OPERATIONS UPDATE: COVID-19 Related Staffing Shortages

Library Operations Update: January 17, 2022.

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January 16, 2022

WEATHER: Library Locations will Close Early at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16

All library programs and room reservations scheduled after 12:00 p.m. are canceled; holds for pickup at these locations will be...

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January 14, 2022

Oral History: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Arlington

In the days leading up to the March on Washington, civil rights activists from across the country, including Dr. King,...

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January 12, 2022

OPERATIONS UPDATE: Cherrydale, Glencarlyn Currently Closed; Other Services Under Review

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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January 12, 2022

HOLIDAY: All Library Locations Closed Monday, Jan. 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Arlington County Government offices & services are operating on modified schedules for the Martin Luther King., Jr. Birthday holiday.  Check...

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January 12, 2022

Cherrydale Closed Wednesday, Jan. 12 – No Test Kit Distribution at Cherrydale

All other Library locations open on regular schedule.

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January 7, 2022

Westover Opens at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7; All Other Library Locations Open at 10 a.m.

Parking may be limited on account of snow.

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January 4, 2022

Library Open Wednesday, Jan. 5 on New Expanded Schedule

Expanded hours start this week across the Library.

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January 2, 2022

All Library Locations Closed Tuesday, Jan. 4

Holds and due dates will be extended until the Library reopens.

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December 30, 2021

Westover Closing at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30; will Reopen Monday, Jan. 3

All other Library locations will remain open until 7 p.m.

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December 28, 2021

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: The Library Will be Closed Dec. 31-Jan.1; New Hours Start January 3

All Library locations be will be closed.

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December 28, 2021

Great Books You Might Have Missed in 2021

Well-reviewed books that flew under the radar in 2021.

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December 22, 2021

HOLIDAY CLOSING: All Library Locations will Close at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23

The Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 – Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 for the Christmas holiday. The Central and...

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December 21, 2021

WETA’s Arlington History: “It is the Programming that Counts”

An iconic institution, capturing and broadcasting the news for more than a half-century.

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December 20, 2021

Reading Between the Lines: Year Two of Reading in a Pandemic

The Library Director’s 2021 Goodreads Reading List.

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December 20, 2021

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: The Library Will be Closed Friday, Dec. 24 – Saturday Dec. 25, 2021

All Library locations be will be closed.

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December 16, 2021

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.

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December 15, 2021

Oral History: Mary Cook Hackman

Politics, Parks and the Law

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December 10, 2021

Library Joins Program to Distribute Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests

Please visit the Library to check availability. 

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December 7, 2021

Shop the FOAL Book Store this Holiday Season

Find affordable gifts for all ages!

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December 3, 2021

Big Book Podcast: The Chosen and the Beautiful

Ep. 3: Revisting Gatsby with Nghi Vo.

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December 2, 2021

Shirlington’s Cinematic Past

Shirlington’s cinema through the years.

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November 29, 2021

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.

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November 22, 2021

All Library Locations Closed Thursday, Nov. 25 – Friday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving

The Library is closed Thursday and Friday, and open Saturday and Sunday.

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November 18, 2021

Arlington’s Courthouse: A Tale in Three Acts

A Central Landmark of Local Government.

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November 12, 2021

Research Your Next Big Purchase with Consumer Reports

Research thousands of products and services.

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November 12, 2021

New Library Operating Hours and Re-Imagined Bozman Library

Effective Monday, January 3, 2022, Arlington Public Library will implement a new schedule of operating hours.

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November 4, 2021

Big Book Podcast: The Ballad of Black Tom

Ep. 2: Revisting Lovecraft with Victor LaValle.

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October 25, 2021

Sunday Hours Start October 31 at Two Library Locations

Central and Columbia Pike will be open Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m.

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October 22, 2021

Aurora Hills Library Closed Tuesday, Oct. 26 for Special Event at Virginia Highland Park

Tuesday, Oct. 26, President Joe Biden will attend a special event at Virginia Highlands Park, located at 1600 S Hayes...

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October 21, 2021

Introducing NextReads for Book Lovers!

Discover new titles and old favorites in your favorite genres!

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October 14, 2021

Oral History: Don Tenoso

Arlington-based Native American artist and educator.

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October 8, 2021

Video: “Off Our Chests” Author Talk with Dr. John and Liza Marshall

A surprisingly open memoir co-authored by the married duo of a world class oncologist and a cancer survivor.

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October 8, 2021

REAL Archives Project

Re-Encuentro de Arlington Latinos — Call for Community Donations.

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October 8, 2021

New Public Art at Central Library

Artist Jason Horowitz Added to the Portable Works Collection

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October 4, 2021

Access to OverDrive Digital Magazines Has Been Restored

Updated Thursday, Oct. 7, 8:30 a.m. – Access to the OverDrive digital magazine collection has been restored. If you continue...

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October 1, 2021

The Anatomy of Desire

The Big Book Club reads a modern reimagining of Theodore Dreiser’s classic crime drama, “An American Tragedy.”

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October 1, 2021

Video: “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...

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September 23, 2021

Oral History: J. Walter Tejada

In 2003 Tejada became the first person of Latin American heritage to be elected to the County Board, or to...

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September 20, 2021

ALERT: Scheduled eCollection Downtime Wednesday, Sept. 22

Cash registers at Library service desks will also be unavailable.

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September 16, 2021

Partnership between DTS and Library Creates Summer Reading Success

AFAC is the 2021 Recipient of the Summer Reading Challenge Donation

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September 15, 2021

Restored: Online Payment is Temporarily Unavailable

Payment in person at Library service desks is unaffected.

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September 14, 2021

Plaza Library and Book Drop Closed Due to Construction

Book drops at all other open Library locations remain available.

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September 13, 2021

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library

Celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans in American history with books and programs for all ages.

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September 9, 2021

Remembering September 11 with Photos of First Responders

Images from the Records Related to the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the Pentagon collection.

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September 3, 2021

2021 Summer Readers Raise $4,525 for AFAC

4,525 people completed the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.

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September 3, 2021

JobNow: Online Job Search and Career Help

Live Online Help, 2-11 p.m., Seven Days a Week

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September 2, 2021

Cherrydale And Glencarlyn Library Locations To Reopen September 7

News Release: Cherrydale And Glencarlyn Library Locations To Reopen September 7

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September 1, 2021

All Library Locations Will Be Closed Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day

Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules for Labor Day. Learn more on the County website....

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August 19, 2021

Oral History: Buckingham Florist

Interview with Neil Bassin

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August 18, 2021

Message from the Library Director on Masks and Social Distancing

All individuals, age two and older, who enter Arlington Public Library buildings will be required to wear a mask, regardless...

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August 16, 2021

Free Walk In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Individuals 12 and Up

August 16, 17 & 21.

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August 12, 2021

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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August 10, 2021

Which Audiobook Fits your Travel Plans?

Get the perfect audiobook with our short quiz.

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August 6, 2021

Public Computers, Meeting Rooms and Friends Bookstores are Back!

Returning to Arlington Public Library August 6.

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August 3, 2021

Video: Marcia Chatelain, Author of “Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America”

A surprising history of fast food companies, black capitalists, and civil rights leaders in the fight against racial inequality.

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August 2, 2021

RESOLVED – Public Wifi, Copiers, Phones and Self-Check Unavailable At Westover Location

RESOLVED: Due to a system outage, public Wifi, Copiers, Phones and Self-Check are currently unavailable at Westover Branch Library. Please...

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July 23, 2021

The Big Sleep

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July 20, 2021

Get Homework Help with BrainFuse HelpNow

From our eCollection

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July 19, 2021

Video: Arlington Reads with Emma Brown

Brown discussed her book “To Raise a Boy,” an investigation into how we teach boys to be men—and how we...

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July 15, 2021

Oral History: Public Shoe Store

Interview with Dr. Sholom “Doc” Friedman and Karen Widmayer

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July 13, 2021

Some eCollection Resources Unavailable

Some eCollection Resources which require a library card and password are currently unavailable due to a system outage. Please check...

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July 2, 2021

Three Additional Library Locations Open & Hours Expand Across the System

News Release: Starting July 6, Arlington residents and Library patrons will have access to five open library locations.

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July 1, 2021

New! Complete Summer Reading, Win 2 Tickets to a Washington Nationals Game!

For select games in August and September.

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July 1, 2021

An (Un)familiar Tune: Arlington’s Song

Though many may not know the words to this reverential tune, Arlington has had an official song for more than...

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June 28, 2021

Central Holds Pickup Open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 3

On Saturday, July 3, Central Library’s Holds Pickup will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. instead of 12...

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June 24, 2021

Learn a New Language with Mango

Learn a new language and cultural skills.

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June 23, 2021

Celebrate the Newly Renovated Columbia Pike Library

July 8: Grand reopening and ribbon cutting of newly renovated branch.

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June 21, 2021

Search Thousands of Historic Arlington Papers Online for Free

News Release: Discover Arlington’s history and browse newspaper content online from 1935 to 1978.

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June 17, 2021

Joan Cooper: Taking a Stand

Joan Cooper (1940-2014) was an African-American Arlington social and civic activist, community leader, and passionate anti-drug campaigner.

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June 11, 2021

All Library Locations and Services Closed June 18-19 in Honor of Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States on June 19, 1865.

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June 10, 2021

Oral History: Arlington’s First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official

In 1997, Jay Fisette became the first openly LGBTQ+ person elected to office in the state of Virginia when he...

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June 7, 2021

Aurora Hills, Columbia Pike and Central Library to Reopen July 6

With Summer Reading in full swing, Arlington Public Library is prioritizing expansion of in-person service and increased access to library...

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