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FOAL Member Bulletin | Spring 2016
Friends, We promise not to burden you with frequent emails and notices but we have some exciting events coming up that we don’t want you to miss! On Thursday, April 7, 2016, we are thrilled to have Pulitzer Prize Winner Anthony Doerr kick off to our Arlington Reads 2016 series. Anthony Doerr will speak about …
Summer Reading Pays Off, Thanks to the Friends of the Library
Remember all that reading we did over the warm, summer months? FOAL just made a donation to The Reading Connection for every person who completed the Arlington VA Public Library Summer Reading Program! We are so excited to share this accomplishment with the many wonderful readers in Arlington! Great job, everyone! Read More
Video: Ann Patchett talk at Arlington Central Library
Novelist, non-fiction writer, PEN/Faulkner award and Guggenheim fellowship winner Ann Patchett spoke at Central Library on Oct. 23 at an event made possible by the Friends of the Arlington Library. The acclaimed author, essayist, book store co-owner and dog lover drew a devoted overflow crowd for her Arlington Reads Extra appearance.
Lit Up Ball a success
The Second Annual Lit Up Ball on Oct. 18 was another night to remember, with dancing to excellent music performed by the Hot Society Orchestra, delicious deserts and a spy game worthy of 007 himself. Spy-themed cocktails (shaken not stirred, of course) were enjoyed by all, and the raffle baskets raised over $500 for 1,000 …
Arlington Reads Extra Author Event: Ann Patchett in Person on the Writing Life
Novelist, non-fiction writer, PEN/Faulkner Award and Guggenheim Fellowship winner Ann Patchett visits the Arlington Public Library’s Central branch auditorium on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. to discuss the writing life and how she has created such a remarkable body of work. She’ll discuss the writing life and her rich, poignant array of works. Patchett’s career …
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2014 Featured Author Event – Richard Ford
April 24, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Richard Ford will be interviewed at Central Library Auditorium by Jeffrey Brown of the “PBS NewsHour.” His “Independence Day” was the first book ever awarded both the Pulitzer Prize and the Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction. His Arlington Reads featured title, “The Sportswriter,” established and shared with “Independence Day” the yearning, anguished …
2014 Featured Author Event – Ann Beattie
April 10, 2014 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Ann Beattie will be on stage for a conversation with Library Director Diane Kresh at Arlington Central Library Auditorium. Ann Beattie’s Arlington Reads featured title, “The New Yorker Stories,” collects legendary works from the previous four decades for which she won the PEN/Malamud Award for achievement in the short story form …
Puzzle Festival Moved to Reed Gymnasium in Westover
Due to a planned Dominion Power disruption on Saturday, November 2, the 2013 Arlington Puzzle Festival has been moved to the Reed School gymnasium, adjacent to the Westover Branch Library. Reed School Gymnasium 1644 N. McKinley Rd, Arlington VA 22205 Public Transportation Options Public Parking is available on North McKinley Rd., and behind the Reed …
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The Eight-Thirteen Ball is less than 2 days away!
The Eight-Thirteen Ball is this Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Artisphere: 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA Do you still need tickets? You can buy them online or at the door by cash or check only. Getting in: Make sure to bring your Eight-Thirteen Ball ticket-purchase confirmation email to the Ball. …
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Fall Book Sale!
Friends of the Arlington Library is inviting you to the Fall Book Sale! September 26 – 29, 2013 at Arlington Central Library parking garage Thursday, Sept 26, 5:30 – 9pm FOAL Members Only (membership available at the door) Friday, Sept 27, 10am – 6pm open to all Saturday, Sept 28, 10am – 6pm open to all Sunday, …
September 28, 2013: Eight-Thirteen Ball
Eight-Thirteen Ball Benefitting the Friends of the Arlington Public Library and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Initiative September 28 – 8pm to 11pm @ The Artisphere – 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington VA Enjoy a night out to celebrate literature and support literacy in our community. The Eight-Thirteen Ball is a literary-themed fancy dress social event created …