Get ready to spring into fun at the Library! Join us for a fun author visit, a family carnival, sewing camps, a Taylor Swift Party, and more!
Authors in Arlington: Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie
Saturday, March 15, 2025, 11 a.m., City Council Chambers
We are happy to host authors Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie in "Battle of the Genres: Fiction vs Nonfiction." Kari Lavelle is the award-winning author of the ever popular series Butt or Face?, We Move the World, and Ode to Grapefruit: How James Earl Jones Found his Voice. Lindsay Leslie is the author of This Book is Spineless, Nova the Star Eater, Dusk Explorers, and So You Want to Build a Library. Both authors love working and writing for children and have found their voice in their picture books.
Please join us for this special event that pits Fiction and Nonfiction against each other. Learn more about the genres, how they differ, and how both Kari Lavelle and Lindsay Leslie found their voice in writing for their respective genres. Afterwards we will have a moderated Q&A session as well a book signing for those who would like to have their books signed. This event is perfect for children 5 and up.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Southeast Branch
Your family is invited to join us for some family friendly fun at the Southeast Library!
There will be games, crafts, prizes and a special storytime.
Monday, March 17, 2025, 2 p.m., Downtown Library
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 2 p.m., Downtown Library
Join our annual Sewing Camp for ages 9-12! Registration required.
- Day 1 - You will learn about the sewing machine, how to thread it, and how to sew on it.
- Day 2 - Project day! You will use your new sewing skills to make and take home your very own drawstring bag. Materials will be provided.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 2:30 p.m., Downtown Library
ROAR!! It's time to have tea with the Dinos. Join us and enjoy dinosaur stories and activities with other Tea-Rexs. It will be DINOMITE!
This program is designed for ages 4 to 7. Registration is not required, though space in our playroom is limited.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6 p.m., East Library and Recreation Center
Get ready for an evening of fun and friendly competition! Join us at the library for an exciting night filled with games, laughter, and great company. This program is intended for teens age 13-17.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Library
Hey, Teens! Put the spring in your step and kick it back hippie-style to this craftsy, nature-inspired program. Come dressed in your grooviest looks and enjoy oldies music as we create all kinds of floral art. Face painting, pressed flowers, and more! Light refreshments will be served.
Thursday, March 20, 2025, 2 p.m., Lake Arlington Branch
Come for the afternoon to play a variety of table-top games. You can use the library's copies or bring your own! For Kids ages 7-12.
Friday, March 21, 2025, 2 p.m., Southwest Branch
Calling all Swifties! Come join our Tortured Readers Department as we take a tour through the eras with a variety of fun Taylor-inspired crafts and music that will leave you fearlessly enchanted. Sing your heart out in karaoke with other fans. And what a better way to celebrate the mastermind of words herself than by finding books inspired by each of her albums. It's the library (Taylor's Version)!
Want to take part in our drawing for a Taylor Swift swag bag? Join our challenge to "collect" her albums! Each library will have their own flyer based on one of Taylor Swift's albums. Take a photo of yourself with the flyer and bring it with you to the program. The more albums you collect, the more entries you earn. Must be present at Swifties Hang Out to be eligible to win.
Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11 a.m., Downtown Library
There is a dragon in the library! Whether you come to slay a dragon or befriend them, we would like you to join us as we go on a fantastical journey filled with magic and adventure during our Day of Dungeons & Dragons! We will be hosting D&D themed activities for fanatics of all ages at our Downtown Library! Come and experience D&D with our D&D Free Play sessions, special Oneshot campaigns written by members of our very own community*, character building activities, and mini figure painting.
While we will have activities for all ages, D&D Free Play will only be available to those aged 9 and older.
