Friends of the Arlington Public Library, Arlington Virginia

06/19/2026

Save the Date: July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. and head to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. Enjoy scoops of your favorite flavors and 25% of your purchase will be donated back to the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, which in turn funds all Arlington VA Public Library programs!

https://jenis.com/blogs/scoop-shops/washington-dc

06/17/2026

Looking for the perfect beach read, poolside companion, or summer escape? Stop by and browse our front cart, stocked with newer hardback and trade fiction plus nonfiction titles at the FOAL bookstore at Central Library. Discover your next favorite book, and make the most of these hot summer days. 🌊🏖️📖

All purchases support the Arlington VA Public Library!

06/16/2026

We love love! Thanks for joining us at Pride Prom. 💕🌈

06/09/2026

Save the Date – Saturday, July 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cherrydale Library for the opening reception of the photo exhibit: "Libraries, Liberty, and Community: Celebrating the Democratic Tradition of Public Libraries in America With Decades of Photos of Cherrydale Library."

Enjoy cake from Heidelberg Pastry Shop, snacks from local eateries plus a chance to meet neighbors and celebrate the Arlington VA Public Library. More details to come.

05/29/2026

🎉 Aurora Hills Library is turning 100 – and you’re invited to celebrate with us!

Join us on Saturday, May 30 from noon to 4 p.m. for a fun afternoon of drop-in activities, crafts, historical displays, light refreshments, and more as we celebrate a century of community and learning. We hope to see you there! 📚✨

Learn more: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16012348

Arlington VA Public Library Crystal City Civic Association Aurora Highlands Civic Association Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture Arlington County Fire Department Arlington Historical Society

05/24/2026

Ooo - what do you do?

Do you read one book at a time, or multiple books at once? 📖🤔📚

05/18/2026

Cuteness overload! 🥰 We only have a limited number of our adorable onesies left and once they’re gone, they’re gone! We have sizes newborn and 24-month available.

✨ $20 each
✨ Free shipping if you’re not local

Interested? Send us a message at [email protected] 💌 All proceeds support funding programs at the Arlington VA Public Library

05/16/2026

Come say hi to our board members at ArlingtonPalooza today from 1-6 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center. We’ll be giving away each hour while supplies last.

Arlington County Parks and Recreation Arlington VA Public Library

05/07/2026

Celebrate the joy of reading with your little ones at Met Park on Saturday, May 16 from 10am to noon. 📚🍦

E3: Elevate Early Education, Northern Virginia Imagination Library and Amazon are hosting a children's book fair packed with fun including free books, hands-on crafts, ice cream from Toby's Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee and Amazon bananas to fuel the adventure. Danica McKellar, The New York Times bestselling author, will be on hand for live readings! Don't miss out on this fun event.

National Landing BID Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

05/06/2026

Limited inventory alert! We have 1 medium black short sleeve t-shirt and 3 green XL short sleeve t-shirts left. $25/shirt and all proceeds fund Arlington VA Public Library programs. DM if interested.