Our mission is to enable a strong, vibrant, engaged community using our libraries as a place to read, learn, work, create, congregate, and share ideas.
Arlington’s public library system is an incredible resource for increasing literacy and strengthening our community.
We strive to enhance its capabilities by providing support for collections, events, and programs.
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OUR IMPACT IN 2019
We have an opening at the Aurora Hills Branch. If you are a regular patron at Aurora Hills and interested in representing your library on the Board, please contact us at info@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org.
Board of Directors2020-2021
President – Kelly Fado
Vice-President – Jane Posner
Secretary – Jamie Krovontka
Treasurer – Judith Kindell
Aurora Hills – OPEN
Central Library – Rob Hizon
Cherrydale – Kate Summers
Columbia Pike – Sharyn Meister
Glencarlyn – Laura Porter
Plaza Representative – Claire Christian
Shirlington – Martin Pippins
Westover – Gineane Goldsmith
At Large, Membership, and Volunteer Coordinator - Maggie Colston
At Large, Events Coordinator - Halyna Hodges
2019 Board Meetings
Most Board Meetings are held at the Arlington Central Library, 1015 North Quincy Street.
All meetings are via Zoom. Any FOAL member who would like to listen can obtain the log in by emailing info@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org.
All meetings are via Zoom. Any FOAL member who would like to listen can obtain the log in by emailing info@arlingtonlibraryfriends.org.
On a personal note, my learning disabled son has always had a strong aversion to reading. Motivated initially by the promise of free burritos, he read no less than 42 books this summer (which is likely more books than he has willingly read over his entire lifetime). This program has built his confidence and fostered a love of reading that, frankly, I was afraid he’d never develop. I can only imagine that there are many others just like him. What a truly wonderful impact you have all had on this community!"
- Arlington Library Patron