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01/24/2025
01/23/2025

Join the Arlington Public Library as we celebrate Lunar New Year! They will commemorate the holiday with a series of fun and informative programs. All programs are free, and no registration is required: https://bit.ly/4asEaOq

Lunar New Year Musical Presentation
Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Downtown Library

Family Storytime Celebrates Lunar New Year
Monday, Jan. 27 at 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
Lake Arlington Branch Library

Family Craft Night – Lunar New Year Special
Monday, Jan. 27 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Southwest Branch

A Splash of Color: A Tween Watercolor Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Southwest Branch

Draw With Me
Thursday, Feb. 13 at 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Woodland West Branch

Join us for this special musical presentation celebrating Lunar New Year by famous soloist and violinist Xiao Hua Sheng,...
01/22/2025

Join us for this special musical presentation celebrating Lunar New Year by famous soloist and violinist Xiao Hua Sheng, a professor at the Nanjing University of Arts. Presented by the Spectrum Chamber Music Society. See you Saturday, January 25, at 2:30 p.m. at the Downtown Library.

See more Lunar New Year programs 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3mzy3jvx

Join us for a fun and creative Family Vision Board event! Bring your loved ones together to set goals, share dreams, and...
01/21/2025

Join us for a fun and creative Family Vision Board event! Bring your loved ones together to set goals, share dreams, and craft a visual roadmap for your future. Supplies and guiding questions are provided. Leave inspired, connected, and ready to consciously make your vision a reality! For ages 9 and up. No registration required. Hosted in partnership with Just a Queen with Goals Nonprofit. Join us Sunday. January 26 at 2:30 p.m. at the Downtown library.

Think you have what it takes to be a top-level spy? Try out tricky brainteasers, craft your own spy gear, and solve clue...
01/20/2025

Think you have what it takes to be a top-level spy? Try out tricky brainteasers, craft your own spy gear, and solve clues to prove that you’re ready to take on worldwide espionage. For ages 7 - 12. Join us Wednesday, January 22, at 4:30 p.m. at the Southeast Branch.

01/19/2025

Arlington Public Library patrons kept their library cards handy in 2024, checking out an impressive 1,660,777 books, movies, e-books, digital audiobooks and e-magazines: https://bit.ly/40zV3nc

Here's a snapshot from 2024 📸
- The library welcomed 735,602 visitors to its seven locations
- 14,388 new library card holders
- Book club meetups, crafting events, technology classes and storytime sessions drew nearly 62,147 attendees last year

01/19/2025

¡Reserve la fecha para el evento Autores en Arlington con Nick Solis!
Nick es un autor galardonado con libros como The Staring Contest, The Color Collector, My Town, Mi Pueblo y The Littlest Grito.

Únase a Arlington Public Library en este evento especial para aprender más sobre su vida y cómo se convirtió en autor. Posteriormente tendremos una sesión moderada de preguntas y respuestas y firma de libros. Este evento es gratuito y perfecto para niños de 5 años en adelante. Nos vemos el sábado 1 de febrero a las 11 a. m. en Workman Junior High, 701 E Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76014

01/17/2025

COLD WEATHER UPDATE: The City of Arlington Homeless Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be active from Saturday, Jan. 18 - Wednesday, Jan. 22: https://bit.ly/3VxjpuF

The Arlington Life Shelter, located at 325 West Division Street, will start intake at 2 p.m. and it will end at 5 p.m. Guests should enter through the entrance located on the east side of the building. Their number is 817-548-9885 ext. 3312.

Once at capacity, they will refer guests to The Salvation Army of North Texas, located at 712 W. Abram Street. Intake will be from 7-10 p.m. Their number is 817-860-1836.

Arlington Animal Services Shelter accepts pets of homeless individuals as capacity allows.

The shelters activate when temperatures reach 39 degrees or less for four (4) or more consecutive hours overnight. Text ARLCOLD to 817-241-3544 to sign up for Arlington text alerts about our cold weather shelters.

The Arlington Public Library is planning a fun-filled summer of programs, performers, and activities.  Our goal is for e...
01/17/2025

The Arlington Public Library is planning a fun-filled summer of programs, performers, and activities. Our goal is for everyone to READ, especially during the summer to prevent learning loss.

The question is HOW CAN WE incentivize our youth to participate during this year’s Discover Summer reading challenge? Share with us some ideas in the comments below.

On Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19 the outside book drop at the Downtown library will unavailable. Patrons c...
01/16/2025

On Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19 the outside book drop at the Downtown library will unavailable. Patrons can return their books inside the library during business hours or at any of the other library locations.

Save the date for Authors in Arlington with Nick Solis! He is an award-winning author with books such as The Staring Con...
01/16/2025

Save the date for Authors in Arlington with Nick Solis! He is an award-winning author with books such as The Staring Contest, The Color Collector, My Town, Mi Pueblo, and The Littlest Grito.

Join us for this special event to learn more about his life and becoming an author. Afterwards we will have a moderated Q&A session and book signing. This event is free and perfect for children 5 and up. See you Saturday, February 1 at 11 a.m. at Workman Junior High, 701 E Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76014.

On Monday, January 20, 2025 the East Library and Recreation Center will be open for standard business hours from 10 a.m....
01/15/2025

On Monday, January 20, 2025 the East Library and Recreation Center will be open for standard business hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., all other library locations will be closed.

A reminder that our digital library is available 24/7 ➡ https://arlingtonlibrary.org/downloads

City of Arlington municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, Jan.20, 2025, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.

Set your academic goals for 2025! Whether it’s acing that tough subject or improving your writing skills, Brainfuse Help...
01/15/2025

Set your academic goals for 2025! Whether it’s acing that tough subject or improving your writing skills, Brainfuse HelpNow has tools to help you succeed. From live tutoring to skill-building, together we’ll tackle it all!

Learn more: https://arlingtonlibrary.org/az/databases?a=b

01/15/2025

It's a New Year, so it's out with the old and in with the new!
It's time for FFAPL's January Donation Drive!

We are asking for your tax-deductible donations of books, movies, music, puzzles & games for our upcoming Spring Book Sale.

All proceeds benefit the Arlington Public Library and its programs.

Thursday, January 16th & Saturday, January 18th
9am - Noon each day
2205 W. Division St. Suite G-4
Arlington, TX 76012

Tax season is coming. Get help with your taxes at the Arlington Public Library. AARP and VITA are providing free tax-aid...
01/15/2025

Tax season is coming. Get help with your taxes at the Arlington Public Library. AARP and VITA are providing free tax-aide. Read our article to learn about appointment times and how to sign up.

Learn more 🔗https://tinyurl.com/2uf7wdds

01/14/2025

We're excited to share a success story from our Adult Education team! Yi began taking ESL classes and completed citizenship classes at the library, and today, Yi is a proud U.S. citizen. Watch Yi's inspiring journey now!

Our next orientation for citizenship classes is on Friday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center. Registration opens on January 17.
Register here: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/13531074

The next orientation for ESL classes will be on February 10, Registration opens on January 20. Learn more: https://arlingtontx.libcal.com/event/12655370

01/13/2025

The annual Arlington Martin Luther King. Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration is set for Jan. 17-20. Enjoy a full weekend of events: https://bit.ly/4gkkH4P
- MLK Advancing the Dream Gala
Jan. 17, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- MLK Step Showcase
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- MLK Story Hour
Jan. 18, 6 to 7 p.m.
- MLK Poetry Meets Blues and R&B
Jan. 18, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
- MLK Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service
Jan. 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Zeb Strong Jr. MLK Day of Service
Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
- MLK Day of Service Festival
Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- MLK Youth Extravaganza
Jan. 20, 6 to 7 p.m.
- MLK Historical Timeline Exhibit
Jan. 17 – 20

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Arlington, TX
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