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On September 23, 2021, Arlington businesses and residents will have the opportunity to give back by participating in the annual North Texas Giving Day. Since its inception in 2009, this online event has transformed from an idea to help local peopl...

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Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library is a membership organization that advocates on behalf of the Arlington Public Library System and raises funds to support its programs, resources, and services. Friends and Foundation of the Ar...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Arlington Public Library. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15. Visit our Branches to view displays dedicated to various Latin and South American countries and Puerto...

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Twenty years ago America dealt with the most horrific tragedy this nation has ever faced; the destruction of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City,  the attack on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and the hijacking of four planes, ...

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Libraries around the country come together every September to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month. Library cards help build strong communities and provide access to technology and educational materials that create lifelong learners. The Arlington...

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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 for our ofrendas. These photos will be added to our two ofrendas beginning ...

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The winners of the Unity: Art and Poetry Contest have been selected. Earlier this year participants were asked to create an art or poetry piece that reflects what unity in Arlington looks like to them. Our city is diverse and vibrant and our citiz...

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nationwide challenge that encourages caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. The challenge helps families bond together through reading and encourages young children to develop a love of reading fr...

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The Arlington Public Library is hosting a Job and Training Fair on Saturday, August 7, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Library and Recreation Center located at 1817 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010. Residents are invited to explore trai...

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Adults can enjoy bingo, art, trivia and so much more this summer at the Arlington Public Library. The library is holding a variety of free events as part of its Summer Reading Challenge. These events will take place at a library location or in p...

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