About Us

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.

RECENT NEWSLETTERS

One of the perks of being a member of the Friends of the Arlington Public library is a quarterly newsletter. Click here to join. The links below are some of our prior newsletters for members.

RESOURCES

Check out these career counseling and emotional support references created by our amazing reference librarians.

OUR IMPACT: JULY 2022 - JUNE 2023

$356,000

Provided to the Library

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20,953

Audio Book Checkouts

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1,814

Friends Members

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5,605

Completed Summer Reading

LEARN MORE

2,656

Programs sponsored at the Library

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4,929

Board Games Checked Out

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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