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A Place for Knitters and Fiber Artists

Want to turn yarn, fabric or thrifted duds into something original? TINT Makerspace can teach you how.

10 New Books to Read in January

Dig into historical true crime, a critique of Spotify's impact on the music industry or a drag queen murder mystery.

10 New Books to Read in December

Discover romance with a golem made from clay and the biography of the Victorian doctor who forever changed science, medicine and feminism.

10 New Books to Read in November

Get cozy as the weather turns cold with the untold story of Ted Lasso, a look at retirement in America and a travelog that’s an international hit.

10 New Books to Read in October

Escape to a magical tea room, laugh about funny tourist reviews and reflect on Stanley Tucci’s year of decadent meals.

It’s Banned Books Week. Library Director Diane Kresh Has a Few Thoughts

The Arlington resident marks 50 years of library service with a chat about book bans, the importance of inclusivity and, of course, reading.

Menopause Picture Book Finds Humor in Middle Age

Goodnight irritability and goodnight fertility. An Arlington, Virginia, author parodies a children's classic to poke fun at 'the change.'

11 Places Where Kids Can Be Creative

Young artists can discover painting, sculpting, cooking, music appreciation and the magic of theater with these extracurriculars.
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10 New Books to Read in September

Back to school time brings plenty of good nonfiction reads, including some unlikely WWII heroes: scholars and librarians.

Art Imitates Nature at Meridian High School in Falls Church

Birds? Pollen spores? Coral reef? A community art project involving 850 students and faculty evokes images from the natural world. What do you see?

20 Awesome Things to Do in September

Summer is ending, but the fun isn't. Head out for live jazz, a Beatles tribute, Cirque du Soleil and outdoor festivals galore.

10 New Books to Read in August

Wisdom-gifting cats and fast-food-related fraud brought down by the FBI are among this month’s new releases at the library.