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Get Your Tickets for Women’s History Trivia Night

Join the Friends of Arlington Public Library and former Jeopardy! contestants for a night of fun and challenging trivia as we celebrate the 19th Amendment and women’s history. The top trivia teams will win prizes and all participants will learn a thing or two while enjoying friendly competition.

This special trivia event will be held on Friday October 18 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St. Arlington, VA 22201.) Doors will open at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $30 for an individual, $160 for a table of 6, and sponsored tables are available for $350. Sponsors will receive premium seating, recognition during the event, and one free drink per person. Individuals who do not have a team will be assigned to a team prior to the event.

Beer and wine will be available for purchase from the Ballston Business Improvement District. Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres are included with ticket price.

All proceeds from this event benefit the Friends of the Arlington Public Library in their mission to support Arlington Public Libraries and strengthen literacy in the community.

Banned Books Picnic Monday, Sept. 23

Join us after work to hang out with your friends and listen to passages from challenged and banned books, read by some of your favorite librarians. This year, Synetic Theater’s amazing performers will help us recreate scenes from banned books using movement and physicality.

Bring your blanket and a picnic dinner!

The Picnic will be held in Quincy Park, on the lawn between the Central Library Auditorium and the soccer field. In the event of rain, we will move to the Auditorium.

Please note: This event is for adults and mature teens only.

RSVP for an event reminder.

2018 Hispanic Heritage Month at the Library

Salsa Lessons, Papel Picado, a Panel Discussion on Puerto Rico and More

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Join us at the Library to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic Americans to American history with fun and and thought provoking events for all ages.

Featured Events

Puerto Rico and the United States: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?
Thursday, Sept. 20

One year after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to regain a sense of normalcy on an island where normalcy is defined by debt and poverty. Join us for a panel discussion about the historical roots of this political, economic, and humanitarian crisis, the role of the United States on the island, and what the future may hold.

Salsa Lessons
Mondays, Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8

No previous dance experience is necessary, and you don't need to bring a partner.

Musical Performance by De Sanguashington
Tuesday, Oct. 9

Using instruments such as accordion, tambor alegre, tambora (two-headed drum), bass, and other percussion, this D.C.-based musical group has become a favorite of D.C.’s Colombian community since forming to perform at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Papel Picado with MasPaz
Wednesday, Oct. 10

Local artist MasPaz will lead a workshop on the traditional Mexican art of papel picado ("perforated" or "pecked" paper).

Events for Kids and Families

Events for Adults

 

Library User Survey: What Do You Value?

The Library has limited resources. In the upcoming budget year, Arlington Public Library is facing a 17 percent decrease in the collections budget and must make tough decisions.

We do need your feedback about what other collections we will provide and maintain. The results of this survey will be considered as part of future decision making.

Take the Library Collections Survey

The survey will remain open until June 8, 2018.

 

The Big Book Club: “Oh Boy, Tolstoy!” Starts June 2

Looking for a challenge? Always wanted to read Russian literature, but never had time? Like talking about books with other people?

You are invited to join us in reading the very big book, “War and Peace” with us this summer!

We’ll read approximately 100 pages each week, talk about it online, cheer each other on when the Russian aristocrats drive us bonkers, and celebrate our survival of 1400 pages of Tolstoy at the end of the summer.

Reading of “War and Peace” begins on June 2.

Learn more, and register to join in, on the Library website.

 

Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Need help finding your next great book?

Use this form to send us your reading preferences, and our team of expert book-recommending librarians will create a reading list of 3-5 books just for you!

After submitting your reading preference information, you will receive an email in about a week with a list of 3-5 books – picked just for you by our Reading Recommendations Team.

If you need immediate reading suggestions, stop by your local branch to speak to a librarian, browse our Book Lists page, or explore the NoveList database.

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