Grow Your Home Library
By reading regularly with your child, you give them the biggest boost toward a successful education.
MyBook provides every child who qualifies, in kindergarten through 2nd grade, with five free, carefully selected books to keep. Each month, from September through December, a new, book will be available for pick up. All you have to do is sign up, pick up a new book each month, and read with your child!
Who is Eligible?
Children who meet all three requirements:
- Enrolled in a APS elementary school
- In kindergarten, first or second grade
- Live in a household that participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, FARM, or Head Start
How to Participate
Parent/Guardian's responsibility:
- Submit a completed registration form, in print or online.
- Pick up one book each month. The book is free, and yours to keep.
- Read with your child.
MyBook Registration
Where to Pick Up Books
Books will be available at four locations. Choose the time, day and location that is most convenient for you to pick up a new book every month:
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LOCATION |
TIME |
DATES |
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Arlington Mill Community Center |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
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Courthouse Plaza |
3-5 p.m. |
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Randolph Elementary School |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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Barrett Elementary School |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
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FAQs
How many books will I receive?
Each participant will receive a total of 5 books: one book each month from September - December, with a bonus book in December.
Do we get to keep the books or do we have to return them to the Library?
You get to keep the books.
What are the books?
A select panel of early childhood literacy experts, caregivers, and Librarians reviewed titles for inclusion, and choose books that meet the different needs and interests of children in each grade level.
What if I miss a month?
We will bring copies of the previous months' books to each stop. So for example, if you miss October's book giveaway, you can come in November for both October and November's titles.
What if I cannot make any of the times or dates?
Please contact us at mybook@arlingtonva.us to see how we can support you.
How can I help?
Do you know a student in Arlington who qualifies and is not yet receiving MyBook books? Give their parents/guardians a brochure/registration form and encourage them to fill it out. Telling them about this free program can make a huge difference in their future and the future of our community.
If you know of a business, organization or individual who would like to donate funds to support this gift to your children, donations can be sent to:
Friends of the Arlington Public Library
1015 N. Quincy St.
Arlington, VA 22201
Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please email us at mybook@arlingtonva.us.
The MyBook program is made possible by the Friends of the Arlington Public Library.
MyBook is a partnership between the Arlington Public Library, the Arlington Free Clinic, Arlington Public Schools, the County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) Arlington, VA, and the Arlington Partnership for Children Youth and Family (APCYF).
