East Library and Recreation Center

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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Woodland West Branch Library

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

Southwest Branch Library

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

Southeast Branch Library

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

Northeast Branch Library

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

Lake Arlington Branch Library

10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Phone: (817) 459-6900

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Wed, December 1stCelebrate the Return of Beloved Holiday Festivities at the Arlington Public Library

Celebrate the holidays with the Arlington Public Library. Annual events and activities are in full swing from Reindeer Games at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library to our annual Pajama Storytime with Mayor Jim Ross. Join us for a variety of prog...

Sat, November 20thCity of Arlington to Host Job Fair Dec. 9, 2021, at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Are you looking to start a rewarding new career in The American Dream City? The City of Arlington will host a job fair from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. 100 S. Center St.

Numerous City Departm...

Tue, November 16thComplete the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge in English and Spanish

A nationwide challenge, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a great way to get children on the path to literacy. This challenge requires families to read ten books in 100 backpacks. Once you’ve checked out and read through the 100 backpacks, childre...

Mon, November 8thCelebrate Indie Author Day 2021 with the Arlington Public Library

Are you an aspiring writer? Would you like to meet like-minded individuals and authors? Celebrate this year's Indie Author Day with the Arlington Public Library. The goal of Indie Author Day is to bring libraries, authors, and readers together. Jo...

Sat, November 6thFind Employment with Digital Resources at the Arlington Public Library

Looking for a job? Now is the time to kick-start your career or transition into a new field. The current job market is growing and employers are offering higher salaries, educational opportunities, and so many other incentives. According to Forbes...

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