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When you start to Tell Arlington's Story, you find out lots of interesting trivia. Did you know that...
- 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...
- Arlington Reads 2011 Art Talk: "combat Paper Project" April 7
Work from the Combat Paper Project will be on exhibit at Central Library through the end of April, as part of Arlington Reads 2011, "The Soldier's Story: Serving Country and Community." Join us Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. in the Central Library...
- 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...
- Washington Post Obituary For A Former Columbia Pike Librarian
Marilyn Earl Thrall, former Columbia Pike librarian and Arlington resident, died on December 22, at age 79. The following obituary was published Friday, Jan. 8, in the Washington Post. Marilyn Earle Thrall, 79, a librarian and homemaker, died of cancer...
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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 lay just to the north and east of the intersection.
- Mount Olivet is the oldest church site in continuous use in Arlington County. The first church was used as a hospital during the Civil War. The current church, built in 1948/49, is the fourth to occupy that site.
- The Arlington Library Association was formed in 1936 with a $1,500 appropriation from the County budget to support the six (previously) independent libraries. The first paid professional librarian was hired in 1937 and oversaw a staff of 157 volunteers.
- 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...
- Arlington Reads 2011 Art Talk: "combat Paper Project" April 7
Work from the Combat Paper Project will be on exhibit at Central Library through the end of April, as part of Arlington Reads 2011, "The Soldier's Story: Serving Country and Community." Join us Thursday, April 7, 7:00 p.m. in the Central Library...
- 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...
- Washington Post Obituary For A Former Columbia Pike Librarian
Marilyn Earl Thrall, former Columbia Pike librarian and Arlington resident, died on December 22, at age 79. The following obituary was published Friday, Jan. 8, in the Washington Post. Marilyn Earle Thrall, 79, a librarian and homemaker, died of cancer...