Library Advisory Board seeking Teen Representative

Library Advisory Board seeking Teen Representative

June 5, 2019

The Library Advisory Board seeks a teen representative to join the board. The Board is a diverse panel of citizens who are well-informed about the Library and offer a spectrum of community insights to the City Council and the Library Director rega...

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Author Events in June at the Arlington Public Library

Author Events in June at the Arlington Public Library

June 3, 2019

The Arlington Public Library is featuring seven authors this June! Five authors will be part of ArlingCon, the Library’s annual pop-culture convention, and two others are discussing their books at stand-alone events. Readers have the opportunity t...

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Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation Dedicates Interactive Public Art Sculpture in Downtown Arlington

Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation Dedicates Interactive Public Art Sculpture in Downtown Arlington

June 1, 2019

The City is celebrating a generous donation from the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation — a dazzling, interactive sculpture now available for public enjoyment in the heart of Arlington.

Your Way, a mirror labyrinth made of h...

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New Writer’s Workshop for Immigrant Teens

New Writer’s Workshop for Immigrant Teens

May 30, 2019

The Arlington Public Library has received a $1000 grant from the Young Adult Services Association of the American Library Association to support a writing program for teens who speak English as a second language. ESL Speaks: Sharing Teen Immigrant...

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Arlington Public Library Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

Arlington Public Library Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant

May 29, 2019

The Arlington Public Library has been awarded a grant of $10,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts in support of free art education for the public. The Library will seek artists to work in residence, provide classes, and display pieces in an ...

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Announcing ArlingCon 2019

Announcing ArlingCon 2019's Schedule, Guests, Vendors

May 20, 2019

ArlingCon is returning on June 15, 2019 and the Arlington Public Library is excited to announce the convention’s schedule, vendors, featured guests and other details. This free pop-culture convention will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the U...

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Library Partnering with Grammy Award Winner Kirk Franklin on Music Camp

Library Partnering with Grammy Award Winner Kirk Franklin on Music Camp

May 8, 2019

The Arlington Public Library is excited to partner with Grammy Award winning local artist Kirk Franklin on a free music camp for teenagers. Camp Lotus is a one-week camp from June 17 to 22 that will provide young musicians the unique opportunity t...

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Community Outreach Events with Spanish Media at East Arlington Branch

Community Outreach Events with Spanish Media at East Arlington Branch

May 6, 2019

The Arlington Public Library is excited to feature two community outreach events this week at the East Arlington Branch Library. Join area news stations Telemundo and Univision to celebrate the community with stories, prizes, free information and ...

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Free Small Business Workshops and Events during National Small Business Week

Free Small Business Workshops and Events during National Small Business Week

May 1, 2019

The City of Arlington will support local businesses with a packed schedule of free workshops during National Small Business Week, May 6-10, 2019. According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of Americans either own or work for a ...

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Arlington Water Utilities and Arlington Public Library celebrate Wonderful Water

Arlington Water Utilities and Arlington Public Library celebrate Wonderful Water

April 23, 2019

Arlington Water Utilities and the Arlington Public Library will wrap up their spring Wonderful Water! series this week, with an infused water workshop on Wednesday night.

The series of classes to help children and their families celebrate the val...

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