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.

Includes current and back issues of popular magazines.

Archiving Ukraine’s digital history

The final day donate is Friday, April 15.

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

16,000 high-quality instructional videos

16,000 high-quality instructional videos

Donated by the author to the Center for Local History’s Community Archive, and reproduced in honor of Black History Month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The Library Director’s 2021 Goodreads Reading List.

When available, test kits are dispensed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more.

Politics, Parks and the Law

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Shirlington’s cinema through the years.

Pop, jazz, instrumental, New Orleans, country, bluegrass, R&B, old school pop, The Chipmunks, and more on Diane’s annual playlist.

A Central Landmark of Local Government.

Research thousands of products and services.

Discover new titles and old favorites in your favorite genres!

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.

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

Artist Jason Horowitz Added to the Portable Works Collection

AFAC is the 2021 Recipient of the Summer Reading Challenge Donation

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

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

4,525 people completed the 2021 Summer Reading Challenge.

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

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

Interview with Neil Bassin

August 16, 17 & 21.

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

From our eCollection

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

For select games in August and September.

Learn a new language and cultural skills.

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

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

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

A lively conversation with the owner and operator of Freddie’s Beach Bar, Arlington’s only LGBTQ+, straight friendly restaurant and bar.

Summer Reading: Food For Thought Runs June 1 Through September 1

Learn more about our County iconography.

A book rec for each day of May!

The Arlington Council on Human Relations was to improve the economic, civic, and racial conditions in Arlington County.

May is National Biking Month, and to celebrate, let’s take a look at Arlington’s decades-long history of bicycle enthusiasm!

Civil rights activist, educator, and founder of the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation.

Interview with Rayfield Barber

Laila Lalami discusses her life, her work, and the question, “What does it mean to be American?”

Did you know that Arlington was once home to one of the country’s most popular sodas?

Interview with Gregory Bolton

William Augustus Rowe (1834-1907) was a pivotal figure in the early development of the Green Valley community.

Did you catch our conversation with Arlington Reads featured author Rebecca Traister?

Arlington native Roberta Flack is known worldwide for her voice, songwriting, and musical ability.

Nguyen Ngoc Bich (1937-2016) was a pivotal Arlingtonian in commercial and community affairs alike.

Taking a look at the books of our childhood with a critical eye.

Margaret Troxell (1909-2002) was a pioneering local journalist who helped found the Northern Virginia Sun.

Thousands of titles including the Economist, US Weekly, and the New Yorker.

Commemorate the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

A snapshot of today, as well as a gift for the future.

Acclaimed fiction writer joins us for a conversation about her latest work, “Weather.”

Some of Arlington’s first black legislators include George Lewis Seaton, John B. Syphax, and Alfred William Harris.

Thousands of books, straight from our hearts to your hands.

Interviews with Lance Newman and Michael Jones

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Share hope with your community through words and art!

George Melvin Richardson (1913-2015) was an African-American educator, school principal, WW II U.S. Army officer, and civic leader.

Sugar, Spice and Oh That Book Looks Nice!

The Poor People’s Campaign was held in Washington, D.C., during the spring of 1968.