Library
Despite ever-advancing technology, the Library is still run by real human beings. And while some of those human beings do use advanced technology on behalf of the Library, they do other things after they punch out for the night.
Check out the story of Alex, one Arlington Public Library staff member who has followed an unexpected but joyful path, while balancing her love of art, family and your public library.
We're thankful to AVN for deciding to include this story as part of their 26sq series, on people in Arlington County.
- Help Invent The Future Of The Library--first Session, Oct. 27 At Walter Reed
UPDATED 10/26: Read the results of our recent Library User Satisfaction Survey on sites, staff and technology. Your opinions will be discussed at the upcoming "invent the future of the Library" sessions described below. Thanks to all who took that initial...
- 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...
- Telling Our Story: Do You Know Where "wunders Crossroads" Used To Be?
When you start to Tell Arlington's Story, you find out lots of interesting trivia. Did you know that... The area where Glebe Road and Lee Highway meet was once known as "Wunders Crossroads" (sometimes spelled "Wonders") after the family whose farm...
- 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...
- Yarn Crafters Display At Aurora Hills
Have you noticed the knitting display in the glass cases at the back of the Aurora Hills Branch Library Childrens area? These beautiful handcrafts are the work of the Arlington Yarn Crafters. The Yarn Crafters is a group of volunteers who meet Monday...
Library
Balancing Work, Family and Art: Library Staff are Just Like Us!
Despite ever-advancing technology, the Library is still run by real human beings. And while some of those human beings do use advanced technology on behalf of the Library, they do other things after they punch out for the night.
Check out the story of Alex, one Arlington Public Library staff member who has followed an unexpected but joyful path, while balancing her love of art, family and your public library.
We're thankful to AVN for deciding to include this story as part of their 26sq series, on people in Arlington County.
- Help Invent The Future Of The Library--first Session, Oct. 27 At Walter Reed
UPDATED 10/26: Read the results of our recent Library User Satisfaction Survey on sites, staff and technology. Your opinions will be discussed at the upcoming "invent the future of the Library" sessions described below. Thanks to all who took that initial...
- 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...
- Telling Our Story: Do You Know Where "wunders Crossroads" Used To Be?
When you start to Tell Arlington's Story, you find out lots of interesting trivia. Did you know that... The area where Glebe Road and Lee Highway meet was once known as "Wunders Crossroads" (sometimes spelled "Wonders") after the family whose farm...
- 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...
- Yarn Crafters Display At Aurora Hills
Have you noticed the knitting display in the glass cases at the back of the Aurora Hills Branch Library Childrens area? These beautiful handcrafts are the work of the Arlington Yarn Crafters. The Yarn Crafters is a group of volunteers who meet Monday...