Library
UPDATE 5/23: New hours will begin July 5, not July 1.
This July marks the 75th anniversary of the Arlington Public Library, created by residents like you who believed in the value of a strong library system for all the County. It is both a fitting reminder of this proud legacy and of the importance of citizen advocacy that in the FY2012 Budget, the County Board has acted to restore some Library hours, and supplemented the all-important materials budget.
The increase to the materials budget means we can purchase more books, DVDs, magazines and eBooks to meet user demand.
The three hours restored to each branch (except Plaza*) during the Monday-Friday workweek will allow us to bring back some badly needed programs for young children and address the oft-stated need for more evening hours. That's especially good news for working parents and teens with homework. In addition, Sunday hours at Columbia Pike and Shirlington will be extended to match those of Central Library.
Effective this July 1, the start of Fiscal Year 2012, our new schedule of operations will be:
The past two budget seasons have been difficult ones for the County and for the Department of Libraries in particular. We are grateful for the support the residents of Arlington have given us by tirelessly attending work sessions and writing both the County Board and the County Manager to express how important a strong library system is to Arlington's quality of life. Your messages have been heard and we look forward to seeing you and serving you more in the coming months.
Today, April 23, has been declared "National Adopt A Library Day" because libraries "are an essential part of the communities and the national system of education in the United States."
May the celebrations never end!
- 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...
- Some Library Hours Changing As Of July 1
With the start of the County's Fiscal Year 2011 on July 1, 2010, some of Arlington Public Library's hours will change. Please note the following schedule changes that take effect July 1: Central Library: Will open at 10 a.m., Monday through SaturdayBranch...
- Fy 2011 Budget Approved--what It Means For The Library
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Hello again, As you may have heard, the County Board on Saturday adopted a $955.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2011. For Arlington Public Library, the...
- Proposed Fy 2011 Budget
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Dear fellow users and supporters of the Arlington Public Library, On Saturday, Feb. 20, the acting County Manager presented to the County Board the proposed...
- The Arlington Years: Arlington Public Library Service Reductions And The Fy 2010 Budget
The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Dear friends, As we adjust to the new economic realities that have prompted budget reductions across County government, Arlington Public Library remains...
Library
Coming Soon: More Hours and Materials!
UPDATE 5/23: New hours will begin July 5, not July 1.This July marks the 75th anniversary of the Arlington Public Library, created by residents like you who believed in the value of a strong library system for all the County. It is both a fitting reminder of this proud legacy and of the importance of citizen advocacy that in the FY2012 Budget, the County Board has acted to restore some Library hours, and supplemented the all-important materials budget.
The increase to the materials budget means we can purchase more books, DVDs, magazines and eBooks to meet user demand.
The three hours restored to each branch (except Plaza*) during the Monday-Friday workweek will allow us to bring back some badly needed programs for young children and address the oft-stated need for more evening hours. That's especially good news for working parents and teens with homework. In addition, Sunday hours at Columbia Pike and Shirlington will be extended to match those of Central Library.
Effective this July 1, the start of Fiscal Year 2012, our new schedule of operations will be:
- Wednesday Mornings - Columbia Pike Branch Library, Shirlington Branch Library and Westover Branch Library will open at 10 a.m. (rather than the current 1 p.m.) and remain open until 9 p.m.
- Thursday Evenings - Aurora Hills Branch Library, Cherrydale Branch Library and Glencarlyn Branch Library will remain open until 9 p.m. (rather than the current 6 p.m.). The addition of three hours at these three locations means that every branch in the system except Plaza will be open late three evenings per workweek.
- Sunday Evenings - In addition, the Columbia Pike Branch Library and Shirlington Branch Library will remain open until 9 p.m. (rather than the current 5 p.m.).
- *Plaza Branch Library and Central Library will continue to operate on their current schedules.
The past two budget seasons have been difficult ones for the County and for the Department of Libraries in particular. We are grateful for the support the residents of Arlington have given us by tirelessly attending work sessions and writing both the County Board and the County Manager to express how important a strong library system is to Arlington's quality of life. Your messages have been heard and we look forward to seeing you and serving you more in the coming months.
Today, April 23, has been declared "National Adopt A Library Day" because libraries "are an essential part of the communities and the national system of education in the United States."
May the celebrations never end!
- 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...
- Some Library Hours Changing As Of July 1
With the start of the County's Fiscal Year 2011 on July 1, 2010, some of Arlington Public Library's hours will change. Please note the following schedule changes that take effect July 1: Central Library: Will open at 10 a.m., Monday through SaturdayBranch...
- Fy 2011 Budget Approved--what It Means For The Library
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Hello again, As you may have heard, the County Board on Saturday adopted a $955.9 million budget for Fiscal Year 2011. For Arlington Public Library, the...
- Proposed Fy 2011 Budget
The Arlington YearsThoughts From County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Dear fellow users and supporters of the Arlington Public Library, On Saturday, Feb. 20, the acting County Manager presented to the County Board the proposed...
- The Arlington Years: Arlington Public Library Service Reductions And The Fy 2010 Budget
The Arlington Years Thoughts from County Native and Arlington Public Library Director, Diane Kresh Dear friends, As we adjust to the new economic realities that have prompted budget reductions across County government, Arlington Public Library remains...