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Welcome back to the Arlington Public Library to Discover Summer in 2025! 

School is out, and the fun is just beginning at the Arlington Public Library! This summer, we’ve got everything from reading challenges and exciting prizes to sound bath meditations and pub trivia. There’s always something going on, so come join us and make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action!

Keep Track of your Reading this Summer with Beanstack

Join our exciting online reading challenges through the Beanstack app! Dive into a world of stories, earn badges, and track your reading progress—all while connecting with fellow book lovers. Whether you’re looking to explore new genres, set personal goals, or simply enjoy the joy of reading, our challenges cater to all ages and interests. Sign up today to start your literary adventure and discover the rewards of reading in a fun, engaging way!

Summer Reading Suggestions

Big Events Menu

Discover Summer Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Wild Life on the Move

Thursday, June 5, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

City Council Chambers

Juggling Experience with the Ramazinis

Wednesday, June 11, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

East Library and Recreation Center

Juneteenth Mosaic

Tuesday, June 17, 6 - 8 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Summer Concert*

Tuesday, June 17 & July 15, 7 - 8 p.m.

Saturday, June 21 & July 19, 12 - 1 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Soul Line Dance Class*

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Youth Flash Fiction Contest

Friday, June 20 - Sunday, July 20

Sound Bath Meditation*

Sundays, June 22 & July 13, 3 - 4 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Soul Line Dance Class

Wednesday, June 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

The Reading Magic Show

Tuesday, June 24, 2 & 3:30 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Rope Warrior - Amazing Jump Roping Show

Wednesday, July 9, 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

East Library and Recreation Center

Welcome to Camp Half-Blood

Friday, July 11, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Southeast Branch

Pub Guys Trivia: Dr. Jekyll's

Friday, July 18, 7 - 9 p.m.

Offsite (see program details for location)

Professor Brainius

Tuesday, July 22, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.

2 p.m. at Southwest Branch

4 p.m. at Southeast Branch

End of Summer Glow-in-the-Dark Dance Party

Thursday, July 31, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Adult Summer End Party

Friday, August 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library