Since its inception in 2009, North Texas Giving Day has helped build awareness and support nonprofits in the community. This community wide giving event has raised over 500 million dollars over its fifteen-year history. In 2022, $62.6 million was...
The Friends and the Foundation of the Arlington Public Library are back with their annual Fall Book Sale. Starting September 20, the Meadowbrook Recreation Center, located at 1400 East Dugan St. Arlington, TX, 76010, will be transformed into FFAPL’S...
Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration that runs from September 15 to October 15. Originally a week-long celebration, President Ronald Reagan enacted a law in 1988 to extend the celebration to 30 days. During this time, many Latin...
The library has a variety of resources available to the community. All Arlington, Mansfield, Pantego residents are invited to get a free library card and receive full access to the entire collection. Patrons can also Book a one-on-one appointment...
Celebrated around the world, Lunar New Year is observed by over 2 billion annually. Lunar New Year, also called Spring Festival, is a celebration of the arrival of Spring and a time of renewal. It is sometimes referred to as Chinese New Year because...
Editor's Note: August 2, 2022: This has been updated from an article originally published in September 2021.
Apply for a passport at our Passport Acceptance Facility located at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 South Center St...
Poetry can be many things. Reading and writing poetry can help heal emotional pain, create greater self-awareness, and express feelings for loved ones. From classic poets like William Shakespeare and Henry David Thoreau to new modern writers like...
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, our librarians put together a robust list of books for all ages. This booklist is intended to highlight Arabic culture, history, and authors.
Children’s Picture Books
Libraries in Arlington are usually lively places, full of people working on their own projects, learning new things, and spending time together. Your librarians have been working to move your favorite parts of the library experience online! Free...