Participate in a letter writing and calligraphy activity and write a letter to a future Arlingtonian.
Calligraphy Workshop
Words Matter: A Spoken Word Stage
Local poets, performers and community leaders read original and favorite selections of poetry, speeches and seminal American documents reflecting on the themes of America 250.
Author Talk: “Virginia in the American Revolution”
Why were the Revolutionary War events in Virginia significant, and what was it like to reside in the rebelling colony? Charles A. Mills, a historian and prolific author, answers these questions in his new book on Virginia’s role in the American Rebellion.
Digital Preservation of Family Photos
Learn how to digitize and preserve your memories stored in your family's photographs. Digital archivist and genealogist Gregory Pierce will teach best practices and equipment for storing, scanning and tagging photographs with metadata for easier searches.
Ancestry for Beginners: Research Your Genealogy
Digital archivist and genealogist Gregory Pierce will demonstrate how to use Ancestry.com (with or without a paid subscription) to get started building your own family tree. You'll also learn about Ancestry DNA and other available free genealogy resources.
Our Community Pavilion
Visit Our Community Pavilion to learn about Arlington’s rich and diverse history. Meet representatives of the Arlington Historical Society, the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and many others and discover the rich cultural tapestry in Arlington. Other presenters will include civic and sustainability-focused organizations. Visit all tables to be inspired and informed on ways you can help create a vibrant Arlington future. Free, fun giveaways.
On the second floor:
- Arlington Artists Alliance
- Arlington Child Welfare Bureau
- Arlington Employment Center
- Arlington Historical Society
- Arlington Branch NAACP
- Arlington's VA250 Mobile Experience
- Black Heritage Museum of Arlington
- Department of Public Safety Communications and Emergency Management
- Girl Scouts of the National Capital Region
- League of Women Voters
- Low Residential Study
- Military Women's Memorial
- Public Health in Arlington
- TRAC Car-Free Diet
- Volunteer Arlington
- Woman's Club of Arlington
On the first floor near the lobby and customer service desk:
- Arlington House DAR Chapter
- Friends of the Arlington Public Library
On the first floor near the auditorium:
- Arlington Regional Master Naturalists
- Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA)
- EcoAction Arlington
- Multimodal Transportation Plan
Print Your Own 250 Poster
Print a custom-designed commemorative America 250 poster to take home. During this hands-on activity for all ages, participants will make a 2-color archival art print, learn about the silkscreen process and meet the printmaker-artists guiding this activity--Nancy McIntyre and Henrik Sundqvist. The activity will begin at 11 a.m. and last until the supplies run out. No prior printing experience is necessary. While supplies last.
YoYo Workshop with the DMV Throwers
Learn from experienced yoyo practitioners how to handle a yoyo, from simple tricks to caring for your toy—beginners, families and competitors are all welcome. No prior yoyo experience is necessary. Loaner yoyos onsite.
Brass Quintet from “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band
Join “The President’s Own” brass ensemble as they kick off our LibraryFest celebration! Established by an Act of Congress in 1798, the United States Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. In March 1801, the band performed for Thomas Jefferson’s inauguration, and it is believed that it has performed for every presidential inaugural since.