Share Your Feedback on the Display Guidelines for Staff

Share Your Feedback on the Display Guidelines for Staff

October 20, 2022

Library displays support the library’s mission by providing opportunities for patrons to access materials for education, information, and recreation. Arlington Public Library’s goal is to provide displays and exhibits in library facilities to high...

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2022 Annual Genealogy Network of Texas Lock-In

2022 Annual Genealogy Network of Texas Lock-In

October 17, 2022

Join us for a full day of genealogy research sessions in this fun and informative annual event! Speakers will be hosted in libraries across Texas and streamed to us.

All sessions are virtual and will be streamed at the George W. Hawkes Downtown L...

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NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program

NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program

October 12, 2022

This November, join the Arlington Public Library for a NaNoWriMo Young Writers program in which tweens (9-12) will work on their writing skills, set writing goals, and provide support for their peers in an encouraging environment. Meetings will be...

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Celebrate Life with our Día De Los Muertos Celebration

Celebrate Life with our Día De Los Muertos Celebration

October 10, 2022

Join the Arlington Public Library as we celebrate and honor those who have passed on with our Día de los Muertos Celebration. The Celebration takes place Saturday, October 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center.

Día...

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Arlington is Free To Read

Arlington is Free To Read

October 5, 2022

Say goodbye to overdue fines! As of October 1, 2022, the Arlington Public Library is fine free. That means patrons will no longer be charged for returning APL items past their due date. All library card holders will be free to read, watch, and lis...

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Ofrenda Photo Submissions Now Open for Día de los Muertos

Ofrenda Photo Submissions Now Open for Día de los Muertos

September 28, 2022

The Arlington Public Library wants to honor those that are no longer with us this upcoming Día de los Muertos. We invite the community to submit photos of their loved ones who have passed for our ofrendas. The ofrendas will be on display at the Ge...

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2022 Book It 5K Run

2022 Book It 5K Run

September 27, 2022

Get ready for the 8th annual Book It 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run. A fundraiser created by the Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library, proceeds from the race help support the Arlington Public Library. The race takes place on Saturday, Oct...

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There’s a Dragon in the Library: Improve Literacy and Expand your Imagination with Dungeon & Dragons

There’s a Dragon in the Library: Improve Literacy and Expand your Imagination with Dungeon & Dragons

September 26, 2022

Starting in October, Dungeons & Dragons comes to the Arlington Public Library. Connect with other Dungeons & Dragons players during free and guided sessions. Participants will learn how to play and how to use the skills learned in the game to impr...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Programs for the Whole Family

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Programs for the Whole Family

September 21, 2022

Join the Arlington Public Library in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. This nationwide celebration runs from September 15 to October 15 and honors the contributions and culture of Hispanics and Latin Americans.

The Hispanic and Latin...

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Coffee and Tea Crawl Hosted by the Arlington Public Library

Coffee and Tea Crawl Hosted by the Arlington Public Library

September 20, 2022

Welcome in fall by participating in Arlington Public Library’s Coffee and Tea Crawl! From Friday, October 7 through Sunday, October 9, take a trip around Downtown Arlington and visit each of the four participating coffee shops. Special postcards...

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