Friends of the Arlington Public Library, Arlington Virginia

07/29/2026

🎉 Big news—we're officially on eBay! Visit: https://www.ebay.com/usr/friendsofthearlingtonlibrary

Looking for great finds while supporting your local library? Our new eBay store is now live! 📚✨

Browse books, rare and unique items, games, puzzles, and more – with new listings being added regularly.

💙 Be sure to bookmark our store and check back often as we'll be adding new listings regularly.

📦 Most items ship FREE, or if you're local, we're happy to arrange pickup at Central Library.

Every purchase helps support the Arlington VA Public Library - with 100% of proceeds going directly toward the programs, services, and resources our community loves.

07/25/2026

What an amazing event with Anne Byrn this month. And thanks to all who took part in our fundraiser with her. ♥️🍑

07/22/2026

Thank you for coming to LibraryFest! And thanks to our donors and members who make funding programs like these possible. ❤️🇺🇸

07/21/2026

✨ Merch Sale! ✨ Looking for a fun way to show your library love? For a limited time, save 25% on select merch while supplies last!

🍼 Onesies (newborn & 24-month): $15 (was $20)
👕 Orchid & green T-shirts (XL only): $18 (was $25)

📍 Free delivery in Arlington! Outside Arlington? Shipping is available for an additional cost.

💌 Interested? Send us a message or email [email protected] to reserve yours.

Every purchase helps fund programs at the Arlington VA Public Library. Thank you for supporting your library! 💚📚

07/18/2026

Hope to see you at LibraryFest on Saturday! Be sure to stop by the Friends table and say hi.

07/14/2026

📚 Every book opens the door to new possibilities. A little over a year ago, we partnered with the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center to help bring the NVJDC Next Chapter Library to life for its residents.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and members, we expanded the mobile library and supported a new book club. These programs were the most attended at the facility in June. Residents also played an important role by helping categorize, sort, and inventory new book donations – building the library collection while gaining hands-on experience and taking ownership of this shared resource.

Thank you to the Arlington VA Public Library staff for their help ensuring every resident has access to books, learning, and the opportunity to write their next chapter. 💙

07/13/2026

We can’t wait to see you at this free Arlington Reads event on Wednesday, July 15. 🍑

If you want an extra special experience with Anne that supports the library, consider purchasing a ticket to our afternoon fundraiser that takes place prior to the free event: https://arlingtonlibraryfriends.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=/portal/events/45184

07/07/2026

🚨 Only 6 tickets remain! 🚨

Spend an unforgettable afternoon with bestselling Southern baking expert Anne Byrn on July 15 from noon to 2 p.m. and enjoy so much more than a cooking class!

Your ticket includes:
🍑 An intimate baking class featuring a live demonstration of homemade peach preserves and iron skillet biscuits
😋 Tastings of Anne’s delicious recipes
📚 A hardcover copy of Baking in the American South
✍️ A personalized book signing
📸 A photo with Anne
☕ Light refreshments
🎟️ Reserved front-row seating at Anne’s 6:30 p.m. author event that evening.

🎫 Reserve your spot before the last 6 tickets disappear: https://bit.ly/annebyrn Arlington VA Public Library

07/01/2026

🇺🇸 Join us as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday at all of the Friends of the Arlington County Public Library bookstores!

Stop by your local branch to explore a special collection of books and puzzles celebrating America's history. Whether you're shopping for young readers, lifelong history buffs, or anyone in between, you'll find something for every age and interest.

We look forward to celebrating with you throughout the month of July and in particular at LibraryFest on Saturday, July 18. https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16446960

All proceeds from sales at our bookstores go to funding programming at the Arlington VA Public Library.

06/29/2026

Please come support us at our fundraiser on July 9 from 4-7 at Jeni’s at The Village at Shirlington. 🍦❤️

On July 9th from 4- 7PM, visit Jeni’s Ice Creams at The Village at Shirlington and eat as much ice cream as you can. In support of Friends of the Arlington County Library, 25% of your purchase will be donated. See you there 🍦

📍Jeni’s Ice Creams | Village at Shirlington