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Days are getting sunnier, school is almost over, and we are getting ready for another fun season of our Summer Reading Challenge! ‘Discover Your Story’ with weekly events, challenges, and prize drawings for all ages.

Not sure what you should check out next? Give us a little info about what you like and our librarians will place a recommendation on hold for you. 

Need a new summer book? Get book recommendations for all ages from our librarians! These are great for completing our Summer Reading Challenge.

Makerspace in-person classes are back for both adults and teens!

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The Arlington Public Library's 'Art is for Everyone’ series continues with featured artist, Jean Fernandes.

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Tue, June 8thFree Summer Meals at the Arlington Public Library

The Arlington Public Library is serving free meals to children for the sixth year this summer. These meals will be provided by CitySquare twice a week from Monday, June 14, 2021, through Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at two library locations.

Meals will...

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Mon, June 7thArlington ISD will Serve Up Good Nutrition for Local Children this Summer

This summer, Arlington ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals.

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition pr...

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Thu, June 3rdCovid-19 Community Vaccination Clinic at East Library and Recreation Center

Tarrant County residents are invited to a pop-up vaccination clinic Friday, June 11, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center, 1817 New York Ave, Arlington, Texas, 76010. This pop-up is a collaborative project between ...

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Wed, June 2ndArt is for Everyone: Jean Fernandes

The Arlington Public Library's 'Art is for Everyone’ series continues with featured artist, Jean Fernandes. In June, Fernandes will be teaching the community all about glass with virtual and in-person classes. Classes will be held at the George W....

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Sat, May 29thHours and Services Restored at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is restoring hours and services on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. We will be open during the following days and hours:

  • Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday: 2 p.m. to 6...
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