Play Board Games with Family and Friends! Postponed from Tuesday, April 8th. Join us for a night of classic and easy-to-learn card and board games. You can also bring your own games if you prefer....  More

Get a head start on your job or career planning! Learn about the 2023-2033 employment projections and free career resources available through the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Join us and hear...  More

This program is for grades 6-12 Calling all creative and artsy tweens and teens! Interested in the art of calligraphy? Stop by every other Tuesday to learn and practice different hand lettering...  More

Join instructors from Herencia Latina dance team for beginner salsa lessons. No prior experience or partner required! This event will take place outside in the parking lot. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED:...  More

Learn how to use the Heat Press! Use the Silhouette Cameo to cut a design in heat press vinyl. Then use the heat press to put your design onto a canvas tote. Participants will take home their canvas...  More

Learn from the experts how to plant and improve your garden! Wednesday night garden talks are presented by the Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) and the Master Gardeners of Northern...  More

Have fun with mini terrariums at Westover! Let's celebrate Earth Day and the arrival of spring. We will be making mini terrariums using recycled glass and terracotta jars and enjoying a bit of tea...  More

Join the library every 3rd Thursday for Virtual Tea and Crafts! Bring the art or craft you are working on and your preferred beverage. Together (online) we'll enjoy a nice cuppa while we chat and...  More

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our...  More

For Grades 6 - 12 Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic video gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown, where you can challenge your friends and showcase your Mario Kart 8...  More

For grades 6-12 Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic videogaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your s...  More

Take a Craft to Make at Home! Our Take and Make bags contain supplies, materials and instructions to complete a craft. (Some crafts may require scissors or glue.) Where to pick up a Take and Make...  More

Come Defy Gravity! Join the Arlington County Police Department and Arlington Public Library for a Wicked movie sing-along marathon! Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. Bring a blanket or pillow...  More

Join us for an afternoon of music! Spend time with Steve Herberman, Guitar, and Lena Seikaly, Vocals, as they perform music by Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come,...  More

This program is for grades 6-12 Join us to paint your very own D&D monster miniature. Printed on the 3-D printer at our Shop in the Central Library, we’ll have a selection of different creatures for...  More

Come learn about tabletop gaming and how these games can be designed and expanded upon using resources found in The Shop. The first half of this class will be spent preparing the game table and...  More

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our...  More

For Grades 6 to 12 Join us for a beginner-friendly D&D session! This one-hour session is perfect for players who want to learn the basics of combat and roleplaying, although experienced players are...  More

Join us for an artist talk of "Am I Welcome Here?", an art exhibit about diversity and inclusion from international students’ eyes. On its fourth venue, the group show Am I Welcome Here? invites...  More

Visit The Truck at Langston Boulevard Alliances' Earth Day Every Day celebration Join us for a variety of Earth Day themed activities! Location: 4500 Old Dominion Drive, Arlington, VA 22207 No...  More

Throw your Sunday away at Central Library! Hang out with volunteers from the DMV Throwers every third Sunday*. *Easter is the third Sunday this month, we are meeting on the 4th Sunday!* Learn...  More

This program is for grades 6-12 Calling all creative and artsy tweens and teens! Interested in the art of calligraphy? Stop by every other Tuesday to learn and practice different hand lettering...  More

Learn how to make bowls from scrap fabric! Scrap fabric at home? Bring in your own scrap fabric or use the Shop's scrap fabric to create a decorative bowl. All students must complete a Maker Waiver...  More

Summer is a fantastic time to get a jump on college application essays. Steph Shea from Launch College Consultants will present on how to choose a topic, prepare and write the common and supplemental...  More

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our...  More

Explore and Learn about the Little Saigon Area of Clarendon In partnership with local writer Kim O'Connell and the Center for Local History. Registrations are open for two timeslots: 10:00 a.m...  More

Explore and Learn about the Little Saigon Area of Clarendon In partnership with local writer Kim O'Connell and the Center for Local History. Registrations are open for two timeslots: 10:00 a.m...  More

Join us for an enchanting evening of traditional dance performances celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands and South Asia Experience the vibrant and mesmerizing movements of...  More

For grades 9-12 This program is for high school students. Come hang out after school in a room where you can study, work on group projects, and get one-on-one research help from your teen librarian....  More

Breathe, laugh and clap your way to a better mood with Laughter Yoga. Laughter Yoga is an easy and fun exercise that everyone can do anywhere and any time! There are no poses or equipment. No...  More

For grades 9 to 12 Join our award-winning book club for high school students. High School TAB is a club where participants have pizza and snacks and share what they've been reading. It's a fun and...  More

In this safety and basic use class, you will learn how to use the Brother CS6000i or CS7000x Sewing Machine. Participants will: Learn how to wind a bobbin and thread the sewing machine Learn...  More

Learn how to use the Heat Press! Use the Silhouette Cameo to cut a design in heat press vinyl. Then use the heat press to put your design onto a canvas tote. Participants will take home their...  More

Learn from the experts how to plant and improve your garden! Wednesday night garden talks are presented by the Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA) and the Master Gardeners of Northern...  More

Join us for a craft the first Wednesday of every month! For Adults and Teens in Grade 9+. This month's project is: Candle painting Materials used: Taper candles colorful tea light...  More

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our...  More

For teens and tweens Come create metal letter stamped jewelry for a friend or for yourself, with our stamping kit. NO REGISTRATION. Admission is on first-come, first-served basis until event...  More

Do you have small items around your house that are broken or need repair? Perhaps your favorite pair of jeans needs to be patched, or an old lamp has seen better days? Don't just throw them out -...  More

For teens ages 13-18 only Join us for an epic Mario Kart gaming session at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends and showcase your skills on the big screen...  More

This program is for grades 6-12 Calling all creative and artsy tweens and teens for Teen Maker! At each session, we will provide materials and instructions to create a different craft. Series...  More

For families with children of all ages Children of all ages and their adults are invited to join us to experiment, problem-solve, and use their creativity by making a work of process-oriented...  More

This program is for grades 6-12 Calling all creative and artsy tweens and teens! Interested in the art of calligraphy? Stop by every other Tuesday to learn and practice different hand lettering...  More

Play Board Games with Family and Friends! Join us for a night of classic and easy-to-learn card and board games on the second Tuesday of the month. You can also bring your own games if you prefer....  More

Relax, enjoy the creative process, and tell your story with collage In this monthly workshop led by Library Director Diane Kresh, participants will use cigar boxes, paper, or other medium as a base...  More

Ready, Set, GO! Come learn about tabletop gaming and how these games can be designed and expanded upon using resources found in The Shop. The first half of this class will be spent...  More

Calling All Gamers! Join us for an epic gaming experience at the library. It’s the ultimate showdown where you can challenge your friends, discover new games, and showcase your skills on our...  More

For grades 6-12 Join us for a laid-back, no-pressure session where the only rule is to have fun and let your creativity run wild—imperfections and all. This event is all about the joy of...  More

Join instructors from Herencia Latina dance team for beginner bachata lessons. No prior experience or partner required! This event will take place on the second floor. REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED:...  More