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"The History of Women's Clubs in Arlington" - 03/11
You are cordially invited the join the Arlington Historical Society at Central Library for their Women's History Month program:
"The History of Women's Clubs in Arlington: You've Come a Long Way, Baby!"Arlington County has a long tradition of active women's clubs, which were a force for community improvement and philanthropic activities throughout the 20th century, continuing today as many clubs experience a revitalization. Hear stories from representatives of the Potomac, Lyon Park, and Aurora Hills Women's Clubs, and the Women's Club of Arlington.
- Central Auditorium, Arlington Central Library
- Thursday, March 11, 7:00 p.m.
- Free, no registration, refreshments to follow the presentation
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Looking Back: Telling The Library's Story At 75
Welcome to the 75th year of Arlington Public Library. While it's hard to argue with balloons and confetti, we thought we'd mark the start of our 75th anniversary year doing what we do best: sharing information with our neighbors. Picking up on...
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Women's History Month Resources
Why celebrate Women's History? Because women are half of our story. The Women's National History Project states that: "Recognizing the achievements of women in all facets of life ? science, community, government, literature, art, sports, medicine...
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Telling Arlington Stories: Third And Fourth Generation African American Arlingtonians Share Their Family Histories And Their Personal Stories
As part of this year's County Board initiative "Telling Arlington Stories," Cultural Affairs, the Arlington Association of University Women and the Library will host a history discussion called "Telling Arlington Stories: Third and Fourth Generation...
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The Arlington Years: Library Wins Abbie Award For "best Place To Learn Something New"
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh It was announced at today's County Board Meeting that Arlington Public Library was voted "Best Place to Learn Something New" in the 2009 Arlington's...
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The Arlington Years: At Your Service
The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Several weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the weekly lunch of the Kiwanis Club of Arlington, which was honoring a staff member of Arlington Public...
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