Arlington Public Library Events

An Intro to Virginia529 College Savings

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:25:51 +0000

Learn how to save for college with Virginia529

Get “Adulting” Oct. 14

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 13:03:34 +0000

“Adulting” with Kelly Williams Brown

Hear her at Central on Oct. 14

Teen Volunteer Fair for Grades 6-12–Central

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:52:01 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » November 14, 2015 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where:	Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington,VA 22201, USA
Cost:	Free
Contact:	703-228-7682
Categories:	Featured Event Middle and High School
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For young people grades 6-12

Come to the Arlington Teen Volunteer Fair and meet representatives from a wide variety of organizations that can offer valuable experience and need assistance from teens like you.

Learn how you can make a difference!

Presented in partnership with the Arlington Teen Network Board and Volunteer Arlington.

Concert: Music from the Far East with Alice Guzheng Ensemble–Central

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:45:54 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » October 11, 2015 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where:	Arlington Central Library Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington,VA 22201, USA
Cost:	Free
Contact:	703-821-7898
Categories:	Announcements Featured Event
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Guzheng is a traditional Chinese musical instrument that dates back to around 200 B.C.

The ensemble has performed five times on the Millennium Stage of the Kennedy Center in four consecutive years starting from 2012, and over 20 performances each year for 8 consecutive years starting from 2008.

Family Halloween Storytime–Shirlington

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:32:09 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » October 31, 2015 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Where:	Shirlington Branch Library, S Shirlington Rd & Campbell Ave, Arlington,VA 22206, USA
Cost:	Free
Contact:	703-228-6545
Categories:	Crafting Elementary School Fun and Games Middle and High School Preschool
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For Ghosts and Goblins and Their Adults

Enjoy a special Shirlington Halloween storytime.

Event is first come, first served until capacity reached.

Kids Club–Shirlington

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:29:15 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » September 29, 2015 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Repeats:	Weekly on Tuesday until October 28, 2015
Where:	Shirlington Branch Library, S Shirlington Rd & Campbell Ave, Arlington,VA 22206, USA
Cost:	Free
Contact:	703-228-6545
Categories:	Elementary School Kids
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Kids Club at Shirlington on Tuesdays, for elementary school aged children.

Sept. 29: Personalize Your Notebook
Decorate a notebook and make school even more fun.

Oct. 6: Marshmallow Bridges
Build a bridge with marshmallows and spaghetti and see how much weight it can hold.

Oct. 13: Meet Someone New
Hear about a historical or public figure you might not know about (with activities)

Oct. 20: Lego-Palooza
We provide the Legos. You provide the ideas.

Oct. 27: Paper Plate Monsters
Get ready for Halloween with these puppets. Make yours as fun or scary as you like.

First come, first served until capacity is reached.

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Information Workshop–Columbia Pike

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:53:21 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » October 6, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where:	Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington,VA 22204, USA
Cost:	Free
Contact:	703-228-5710
Categories:	Health and Fitness
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Open enrollment begins November 1.

Learn more about the Affordable Care Act, health insurance plans, free preventive services, important terms, differences between PPO, HMO and POS, Summary of Benefits, where to go for care, how to pay your premium, and more.

Assistance provided by Enroll Virginia!, a non-partisan, community-based organization designed to provide unbiased, free information and enrollment assistance to Virginians who need healthcare coverage.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Film: “A Better Life” [2011]–Columbia Pike

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:41:50 +0000

When:	View in Calendar » October 10, 2015 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:	Columbia Pike Branch Library, 816 S Walter Reed Dr, Arlington,VA 22204, USA
Contact:	703-228-5710
Categories:	Featured Event Films History
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Hispanic Heritage Month Film Screening

Carlos Galindo always dreamed of a better life for his wife and newborn son, Luis, when he crossed the border into the U.S. His goal: make sure his son was given the opportunities he never had, as they embark on a physical and spiritual journey and discover that family is the most important part of the American dream. Starring Demian Bichir and directed by Chris Weitz.

Rated PG-13, 98 minutes.

Learn more about Film Screenings at the Library.