A Palestine-themed alphabet book will remain on the shelf following a review by Falls Church staff, but it’s moving to a different part of the library.
A resident’s complaint in February about “P is for Palestine: A Palestine Alphabet Book” prompted a flood of nearly 4,500 emails to the city, library director Megan Dotzler told the Library Board of Trustees at a meeting last week. The vast majority of emailers called for removing the book, which critics have accused of antisemitism.
Future Arlington Public Library budgets may face tough questions about which is more important: additional staffing or additional materials.
For the fiscal year beginning in July, both are facing the budget scalpel.
The Arlington Public Library’s semiannual book sale is coming back for the spring season.
Offering books, games and puzzles at bargain prices, the sale begins next Thursday, April 3 in Central Library’s parking garage at 1015 N. Quincy Street.
Amid mass federal layoffs, local businesses and resource centers are responding to a surge in Arlington residents seeking jobs.
While business owners say they’ve received a flood of inquiries from people now out of work, the Arlington Employment Center has seen a 45% year-over-year increase in people accessing services.
Arlington’s U.S. congressman is hosting a resource fair for federal workers and contractors this weekend.
The event — hosted by Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) in partnership with Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria and the City of Falls Church — will run from noon to 5 p.m. at Wakefield High School on Saturday.
Arlington leaders say they haven’t forgotten they owe the Crystal City area a library.
“It’s on our to-do list,” County Manager Mark Schwartz said at the County Board’s Feb. 22 meeting.
A children’s book about Palestine is under review at a Falls Church library following a complaint alleging antisemitic language.
“P is for Palestine: A Palestine Alphabet Book” is the work in question. Library Director Megan Dotzler said at a Feb. 5 meeting that a complaint had been lodged, leading to the review.
Construction contracts for new pickleball facilities and improvements to Central Library are on the agenda as Arlington County Board members meet on Saturday, Jan. 25.
It will be the Board’s first working meeting of the year, and follows a Jan. 7 organizational meeting at which Takis Karantonis was elected chair for 2025.
An Arlington resident is seeking to create a map of every curbside library in the county, and he’s asking for the community’s help.
Constantin Kostenko, creator of the newly launched Arlington Mini Libraries project, enjoys going on walks with his children in his neighborhood near Nottingham Elementary School.
Arlington Public Library’s top books of the year are in, rounding up literary hits for readers of all ages.
Local librarians compiled a list of Arlingtonians’ favorite books among kids, teens and adults, while wrapping up a year in which the library system added more than 57,000 print items and 30,000 electronic items.
The Arlington Public Library is giving away a free library wedding.
In July 2025, Central Library in Virginia Square will host a free ceremony and reception — including music by the Arlington Philharmonic, professional photography, decor, flowers, party favors and a wedding cake — for up to 50 guests.
Closures are taking place around the county for Election Day tomorrow (Tuesday).
The day is a county government holiday, bringing closures to all Arlington Public Library locations, the Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center and community centers run by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.
