Arlington VA Public Library

10/15/2026

Have you read "Catalina" by Karla Carnejo Villavicencio? ✨

Bridgette W. recommends it: "On the cusp of her graduation from Harvard, Catalina is trying to figure it all out, like she’s been doing since she came to the United States from Ecuador as a 5-year-old. A no-nonsense coming-of-age story that explores the emotional toll of being young and undocumented."

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10/15/2026

“A good library has something to offend everybody.”

For , Arlington Public Library hosted two powerful discussions about the freedom to read and the importance of public libraries.

Library Director Diane Kresh welcomed Erin Rooney and Melody Hotek of Samuels Library in Front Royal, Virginia, for a candid conversation about their community’s fight against book bans and threats to library funding.

County Board Member Takis Karantonis also led a thought-provoking discussion of George Orwell’s 1984, sharing personal insights into the novel’s enduring relevance.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us to listen, learn and stand up for the freedom to read.

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Are you waiting for your hold on Emilee Hackney's memoir, "All That's Unseen?" ⛰️

Try these other deeply personal stories exploring ties between identity and place—from the Appalachian Mountains to rural communities across America.

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10/13/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these science fiction and fantasy books by Latine authors! ✨

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10/13/2026

This week, our Canadian neighbors celebrated Thanksgiving. Enjoy a taste with "A Match Made for Thanksgiving" by Jackie Lau! 🦃

Jennie R. recommends it: "When Nick Wong goes home for Thanksgiving, he discovers his parents have set up blind dates for him and his siblings! If a blind date at Thanksgiving isn't awkward enough, his brother's been matched with the girl Nick can't get out of his head."

It's *also* a series, so you can celebrate holidays and love with the Wong family all winter long!

🔗 https://heyor.ca/XW1KXj

10/12/2026

October is prime time for chills and thrills and the perfect time to dive into these spine-tingling horror novels by Latine authors! 😱

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10/11/2026

What's on your must-read list this fall? 📚👀🍂

10/11/2026

Happy ! 🤗

Explore our many booklists highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices and experiences across genres & topics.

🔗 library.arlingtonva.us/booklists/books-like-us-book-lists/lgbtq-voices/

10/10/2026

Are you reading "The Witch Queen" by Heather Walter? 👑

Get the full experience with this official author-curated playlist.

▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4Urj3F5AkaGejqRjs3Mako