Library
** 6/18/10: The proposal regarding Columbia Pike Branch Library was withdrawn Friday, June 18, in a press release from the County Manager's office.**
** 6/13 Update: Town Hall Meeting Venue Changed:
To accommodate as many people as possible, the June 16, 7:00 p.m. meeting on Columbia Pike's Branch Library has been moved to the atrium of the Career Center, which is adjacent to the Library at 816 S. Walter Reed Dr.**
** 6/10 Update: We've added a post with answers to frequently asked questions **
Hello Neighbors,
The Arlington Public Library serves a broad, engaged and growing number of patrons. For many years, we have enjoyed a partnership with Arlington Public Schools (APS) in a joint use of the Career Center/Columbia Pike Branch Library. For several years, however, the County and APS have been considering a redevelopment of the Career Center that may, or may not, include a branch library.
Knowing that the Career Center will eventually be redeveloped, and may or may not include space for the branch library, County staff have sought to identify and evaluate potential new homes for a branch along Columbia Pike. Recently, a potential new site has emerged. We are asking for your help in evaluating this option.
The County?s long-planned redevelopment of the Arlington Mill Community Center always considered including a small library presence. Now, the County may add one or two additional floors to the community center, space that could be used for a new Columbia Pike library branch. Such an opportunity could have many benefits for current users. However, we recognize that any move presents challenges for the community.
We are seeking your help in guiding the County in making this an important decision. We want to hear from you about how such a move would affect your use of the Columbia Pike branch. You will have several opportunities to both learn more about this potential change and provide your input.
Your first option will be a town meeting on this issue with me and other members of the Arlington County Staff. Please join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16 at Columbia Pike Branch Library for a full discussion of this proposal. We encourage you to bring friends.
If you cannot make the meeting, we hope that you will provide feedback through your Civic Association, this Director's blog or by submitting suggestions to the suggestion boxes located at Central Library and all Arlington Public Library branches.
As this community process continues, the Library will provide more information through a variety of media outlets, websites and public meetings. Your opinions matter and we welcome them.
We look forward to working with you on this important community effort and sincerely appreciate the generous support you have shown Arlington Public Library through the years.
With all good wishes,
Diane
- Roof Work At Columbia Pike Branch
Roofing improvement work is taking place this month at the Columbia Pike Branch Library /Arlington Public Schools Career Center. Please be aware that the project will at times produce safe but unpleasant odors. The Columbia Pike/Career Center...
- Hike The Pike On August 14
Do you like to explore Arlington on foot? Come out this Sunday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. for Pike Hike II, WalkArlington?s Walkabout of Columbia Pike Town Center West, led by County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman. Starting and ending at the Columbia...
- 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....
- Frequently Asked Questions--columbia Pike Branch Library
** 6/18/10: The proposal regarding Columbia Pike Branch Library was withdrawn Friday, June 18, in a press release from the County Manager's office.** **Town Hall Meeting Venue Update ** To accommodate as many people as possible, the June 16, 7:00...
- Meet The Columbia Pike Branch Manager
Meet Jason Rodgers, Branch Manager of the Columbia Pike Branch Library. Jason began his public library career in Texas, where he worked outside Fort Worth for 5 years, and has worked for Arlington Public Library since October 2005. In November 2008,...
Library
A New Columbia Pike Branch? Share Your Thoughts June 16
** 6/18/10: The proposal regarding Columbia Pike Branch Library was withdrawn Friday, June 18, in a press release from the County Manager's office.**
** 6/13 Update: Town Hall Meeting Venue Changed:
To accommodate as many people as possible, the June 16, 7:00 p.m. meeting on Columbia Pike's Branch Library has been moved to the atrium of the Career Center, which is adjacent to the Library at 816 S. Walter Reed Dr.**
** 6/10 Update: We've added a post with answers to frequently asked questions **
Hello Neighbors,
The Arlington Public Library serves a broad, engaged and growing number of patrons. For many years, we have enjoyed a partnership with Arlington Public Schools (APS) in a joint use of the Career Center/Columbia Pike Branch Library. For several years, however, the County and APS have been considering a redevelopment of the Career Center that may, or may not, include a branch library.
Knowing that the Career Center will eventually be redeveloped, and may or may not include space for the branch library, County staff have sought to identify and evaluate potential new homes for a branch along Columbia Pike. Recently, a potential new site has emerged. We are asking for your help in evaluating this option.
The County?s long-planned redevelopment of the Arlington Mill Community Center always considered including a small library presence. Now, the County may add one or two additional floors to the community center, space that could be used for a new Columbia Pike library branch. Such an opportunity could have many benefits for current users. However, we recognize that any move presents challenges for the community.
We are seeking your help in guiding the County in making this an important decision. We want to hear from you about how such a move would affect your use of the Columbia Pike branch. You will have several opportunities to both learn more about this potential change and provide your input.
Your first option will be a town meeting on this issue with me and other members of the Arlington County Staff. Please join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16 at Columbia Pike Branch Library for a full discussion of this proposal. We encourage you to bring friends.
If you cannot make the meeting, we hope that you will provide feedback through your Civic Association, this Director's blog or by submitting suggestions to the suggestion boxes located at Central Library and all Arlington Public Library branches.
As this community process continues, the Library will provide more information through a variety of media outlets, websites and public meetings. Your opinions matter and we welcome them.
We look forward to working with you on this important community effort and sincerely appreciate the generous support you have shown Arlington Public Library through the years.
With all good wishes,
Diane
- Roof Work At Columbia Pike Branch
Roofing improvement work is taking place this month at the Columbia Pike Branch Library /Arlington Public Schools Career Center. Please be aware that the project will at times produce safe but unpleasant odors. The Columbia Pike/Career Center...
- Hike The Pike On August 14
Do you like to explore Arlington on foot? Come out this Sunday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. for Pike Hike II, WalkArlington?s Walkabout of Columbia Pike Town Center West, led by County Board Chairman Christopher Zimmerman. Starting and ending at the Columbia...
- 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....
- Frequently Asked Questions--columbia Pike Branch Library
** 6/18/10: The proposal regarding Columbia Pike Branch Library was withdrawn Friday, June 18, in a press release from the County Manager's office.** **Town Hall Meeting Venue Update ** To accommodate as many people as possible, the June 16, 7:00...
- Meet The Columbia Pike Branch Manager
Meet Jason Rodgers, Branch Manager of the Columbia Pike Branch Library. Jason began his public library career in Texas, where he worked outside Fort Worth for 5 years, and has worked for Arlington Public Library since October 2005. In November 2008,...