Library
Even for those of us without a direct connection to schools, the beginning of a school year changes the rhythm of our lives. At the Public Library, evenings and weekends get busier. Groups that have not met in the library?s meeting room all summer begin calling to reserve meeting dates and times. Gardening books are checked out less and craft books are checked out more. I start to think about all those books on the recommended reading lists that I haven?t read. It?s an interesting phenomenon.
One of the back-to-school changes at the library is a change in hours. During the school year, the Public Library is open on Saturday afternoons. Beginning September 12, the library?s hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday.
Back to school means back to preschool storytime at the Public Library. Storytime is a 30-minute program of stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 that meets Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings. The first storytimes for this fall will be on September 14 and 15. Contact the children?s librarian, Dana Neu, for more information.
Two book discussion groups meet at the library year around. The next discussions will take place on October 15. On that date the group meeting at 1:30 will be talking about Still Alice and the group meeting in the evening will discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Interested readers are welcome to pick up a copy of the book at the library and join us to discuss what we?ve read.
Six boxes of new books just arrived at the library. Watch the shelves for the new titles.
- Help Get Your Family Ready For School
Ready to go back to school?Our long, hot summer is almost over, and a new school year is about to begin... If you're not eager to face the transition, these websites can help prepare both you and your children for getting back to school: Family Education...
- Fall Storytimes Start Sept. 13
Starting on Monday, Sept. 13, preschoolers and their caregivers can continue to Get Caught Reading at our fall storytimes. This year's programs are organized into four categories, and are offered at most Library locations. Under 2s - Signing, dancing...
- Columbia Pike Branch Library Closed Aug. 16 - Aug. 21 For New Carpeting
Added 7-29: Columbia Pike Branch Library will not be accepting donations of books, magazines and media from Aug. 1 through Aug. 21. The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from Monday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 21 to allow for interior improvements....
- Arlington Public Library's New Hours As Of July 1
** Update: on 7/9/10, the headline of this item was changed from "Arlington Public Library's New Hours Begin July 1" ** Press Release - 6/9/10 The Arlington Public Library system will operate under a new schedule of public hours beginning with the...
- Westover Book Drops
An overview of the Westover Branch Library Book Drops: 24/7 Book Drop The 3 book drops located on the Mckinley Road side of the building - directly behind the flag pole - are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After Hours Book Drop Located...
Library
Back to School
Even for those of us without a direct connection to schools, the beginning of a school year changes the rhythm of our lives. At the Public Library, evenings and weekends get busier. Groups that have not met in the library?s meeting room all summer begin calling to reserve meeting dates and times. Gardening books are checked out less and craft books are checked out more. I start to think about all those books on the recommended reading lists that I haven?t read. It?s an interesting phenomenon.
One of the back-to-school changes at the library is a change in hours. During the school year, the Public Library is open on Saturday afternoons. Beginning September 12, the library?s hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday.
Back to school means back to preschool storytime at the Public Library. Storytime is a 30-minute program of stories, songs, fingerplays, and crafts for children ages 3 to 6 that meets Monday evenings and Tuesday mornings. The first storytimes for this fall will be on September 14 and 15. Contact the children?s librarian, Dana Neu, for more information.
Two book discussion groups meet at the library year around. The next discussions will take place on October 15. On that date the group meeting at 1:30 will be talking about Still Alice and the group meeting in the evening will discuss The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Interested readers are welcome to pick up a copy of the book at the library and join us to discuss what we?ve read.
Six boxes of new books just arrived at the library. Watch the shelves for the new titles.
- Help Get Your Family Ready For School
Ready to go back to school?Our long, hot summer is almost over, and a new school year is about to begin... If you're not eager to face the transition, these websites can help prepare both you and your children for getting back to school: Family Education...
- Fall Storytimes Start Sept. 13
Starting on Monday, Sept. 13, preschoolers and their caregivers can continue to Get Caught Reading at our fall storytimes. This year's programs are organized into four categories, and are offered at most Library locations. Under 2s - Signing, dancing...
- Columbia Pike Branch Library Closed Aug. 16 - Aug. 21 For New Carpeting
Added 7-29: Columbia Pike Branch Library will not be accepting donations of books, magazines and media from Aug. 1 through Aug. 21. The Columbia Pike Branch Library will be closed from Monday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 21 to allow for interior improvements....
- Arlington Public Library's New Hours As Of July 1
** Update: on 7/9/10, the headline of this item was changed from "Arlington Public Library's New Hours Begin July 1" ** Press Release - 6/9/10 The Arlington Public Library system will operate under a new schedule of public hours beginning with the...
- Westover Book Drops
An overview of the Westover Branch Library Book Drops: 24/7 Book Drop The 3 book drops located on the Mckinley Road side of the building - directly behind the flag pole - are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After Hours Book Drop Located...