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Great books to keep you in the holiday spirit -
Looking for tales that bask in the spirit of the season and rejoice in family, faith and second chances? Like your holiday fun on the edgier side? Or do you love your holidays steeped in history and traditions?
- Presidents Day, Or George Washington Day?
Did you know that in Virginia the federal holiday celebrated on Monday, Feb. 20 is officially named George Washington Day? Section 2.2-3300 of the Virginia State Code, which outlines legal state holidays, says: The third Monday in February - George...
- Save A Book, Make A Wreath
Don't discard your old damaged books! Save them to make a holiday book wreath, and create the perfect gifts for your book-loving friends. Join us Tuesday, Nov. 15 for Crafting for Adults at the Shirlington Branch Library from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.,...
- From Our Back Pages: Home For The Holidays
Built by English architect George Hadfield for George Washington Parke Custis (step-grandson and adopted son of George Washington), Arlington House was home to Robert E. Lee from 1831 to 1861, and the annual holiday season was a time of much celebration...
- K-5th Grade Programs
DecemberDeck the Library!Friday December 4th 4:00-5:00 Open to kids K - 5th grade. Help the library get into the holiday spirit and deck the halls! Create and hang paper chains and other festive decorations throughout the children's department....
- 'tis The Season
Find Holiday Inspiration at the MPL We've got ideas for holiday crafts, decorations, recipes and music in our non-fiction collection. Take a break and watch a Christmas movie from our DVD and VHS collection. Below are a few of the newest titles from...
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Best Recs for Holiday Reading
Great books to keep you in the holiday spirit -
Looking for tales that bask in the spirit of the season and rejoice in family, faith and second chances? Like your holiday fun on the edgier side? Or do you love your holidays steeped in history and traditions?
- Presidents Day, Or George Washington Day?
Did you know that in Virginia the federal holiday celebrated on Monday, Feb. 20 is officially named George Washington Day? Section 2.2-3300 of the Virginia State Code, which outlines legal state holidays, says: The third Monday in February - George...
- Save A Book, Make A Wreath
Don't discard your old damaged books! Save them to make a holiday book wreath, and create the perfect gifts for your book-loving friends. Join us Tuesday, Nov. 15 for Crafting for Adults at the Shirlington Branch Library from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.,...
- From Our Back Pages: Home For The Holidays
Built by English architect George Hadfield for George Washington Parke Custis (step-grandson and adopted son of George Washington), Arlington House was home to Robert E. Lee from 1831 to 1861, and the annual holiday season was a time of much celebration...
- K-5th Grade Programs
DecemberDeck the Library!Friday December 4th 4:00-5:00 Open to kids K - 5th grade. Help the library get into the holiday spirit and deck the halls! Create and hang paper chains and other festive decorations throughout the children's department....
- 'tis The Season
Find Holiday Inspiration at the MPL We've got ideas for holiday crafts, decorations, recipes and music in our non-fiction collection. Take a break and watch a Christmas movie from our DVD and VHS collection. Below are a few of the newest titles from...