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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15. Visit any of our locations to view displays dedicated to various Latin and South American countries and Puerto Rico. Journey to all seven library locations and get your passport stamped to be entered into a prize drawing!

Latest News

Wed, September 22ndThe George W. Hawkes Downtown Library Now Offers Passport Services

Travelers, listen up! The Arlington Public Library is taking off with passport services on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library located at 100 South Center St., Arlington, TX, 76010.

The Arlington Public Library was ...

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Fri, September 17thLaptops Available to Take Home at the East Library and Recreation Center

The Arlington Public Library is excited to announce the recent purchase of 200 Chromebooks for the East Library and Recreation Center to help close the digital divide in the City of Arlington. These laptops are available for check out beginning...

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Mon, September 13thCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Art, Culture, Books and Prizes at the Arlington Public Library

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Arlington Public Library. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Visit our Branches to view displays dedicated to various Latin and South American countries and Puerto...

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Mon, September 13thNorth Texas Giving Day 2021

On September 23, 2021, Arlington businesses and residents will have the opportunity to give back by participating in the annual North Texas Giving Day. Since its inception in 2009, this online event has transformed from an idea to help local peopl...

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Mon, September 13thFFAPL Fall Book Sale 2021

Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library is a membership organization that advocates on behalf of the Arlington Public Library System and raises funds to support its programs, resources, and services. Friends and Foundation of the Ar...

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Online Resources

National Sewing month

Breaking the pattern : a modern way to sew
Retro Mama scrap happy sewing : 18 easy sewing projects for DIY gifts and toys from fabric remnants
Sewing solutions : tips and advice for the savvy sewist
3D granny squares : 100 crochet patterns for pop-up granny squares /
Seamless knit sweaters in 2 weeks : 20 patterns for flawless cardigans, pullovers, tees and more /
Kawaii crochet : 40 super cute crochet patterns for adorable amigurumi
Embroidery : a step-by-step guide to more than 200 stitches
Playful precut quilts : 15 projects with blocks to mix & match

Historical Fiction

One crazy summer
Esperanza rising
Anne of green gables
Inside out and back again
Burn baby burn
It’s the first day of school forever
Passion of Dolssa
I survived the attacks of September 11