Friends and Foundation of Arlington Public Library

06/10/2026

Summer is upon us and FFAPL is asking for your generous donations of books, music, videos, puzzles & games for our June Donation Drive. All donated items will go to our next big sale in September.
Come visit us at our warehouse.
Thursday, June 18th
Saturday, June 20th
2205 W. Division St. Suite G-4
9am-Noon both days

05/21/2026

We're excited to partner with Division Brewing to sell some of our used books at their location. Look for the book shelf near the front entrance. They have plenty of books for only $3. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Arlington Public Library. The best beer, burgers, and pizza in Arlington, and it all goes well with a great read.

04/28/2026

Last week was Library Appreciation Week! To celebrate, FFAPL board members visited each branch with gifts of sweet treats and gift cards for every team member who works so hard to make our libraries a great place to be. We love our librarians!

04/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who made it out to Butterfly in the Sky tonight! And thank you to our panelists and moderator for a wonderful discussion afterward.

“For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.” ― LeVar Burton

04/12/2026

There's still time to give! Your gift will directly impact the incredible programs and services offered by the Arlington Public Library. Thank you for supporting this vital community resource. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ffapl

04/09/2026

Did you know that when you donate to the FFAPL through Library Giving Days, the North Texas Community Foundation covers your credit card fees, ensuring that 100% of your gift supports the library? Make your gift today and know that you are making a difference. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ffapl

04/06/2026

We are pleased to once again be partnering with North Texas Community Foundation, and a number of other library groups, for Library Giving Day(s). This year’s initiative is bigger and better than ever – expanding to a full week of giving to support public libraries throughout north Texas.

The Arlington Public Library is doing incredible things in our community, and we're proud to support them. Please make a donation today and help our library system thrive in its mission to build a bridge from curiosity to opportunity for a vibrant Arlington. https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/ffapl

03/24/2026

Member day at the Book Sale is going strong! Come and see us and grab some great things for your summer reading shelf! The sale is open today until 7:00 at First United Methodist Church of Arlington. Not a member yet? Memberships are available on site!

03/23/2026

Member preview day at the sale is Tuesday! Memberships will be available on site. Something new for this sale - we'll have food trucks on site in the morning, ready to serve breakfast tacos and coffee. See you there!

02/20/2026

The Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library (FFAPL) has three goals:

(1) Bring together people who share an interest in libraries.

(2) Promote public awareness and community support for the Library system.

(3) Encourage gifts and fundraising activities that benefit the Arlington Public Library System.

So much of what we do centers around our semi-annual book sales, one in the spring and one in the fall. The event brings together book lovers across North Texas who are in search of great deals. It becomes a space for promoting the library, and the money we raise directly benefits the Arlington Public Library and its programs.

None of this is possible without your support. 

If you can volunteer, even for a few hours, that would be great. But regardless, we hope to see you at our spring book sale, ready to load up on some books with the best deals in Texas.

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