The library hours have changed. we will be open from 9-6 on mondays through thursdays. we will be open on saturdays from 10:00 until 2:00.  we are closed on fridays and sundays.

Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download). Check our new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays.
The Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

Special Events

Polar Express Pajama Party!

Saturday, December 20th from 11:00-2:00

The polar express pajama party will be on Saturday, December 20th from 11:00-2:00. We will do a Christmas craft, make hot chocolate, and watch the Polar Express. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!

The polar express pajama party will be on December 20th from 11:00-2:00. We will do a Christmas craft, make hot chocolate, and watch the Polar Express. Don't forget to wear your pajamas!

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, and dancing! We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. Come listen to stories and stay for playtime afterwards!

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

storytime is every tuesday at 10:30. It is at the library unless otherwise  stated.

Christmas Storytime

Tuesday, December 23rd at 10:30

It's the storytime before Christmas! Join us on December 23rd for wiggles, songs, Christmas stories, and a craft after storytime.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

Christmas storytime will be on December 23rd at 10:30. We will do a christmas craft after storytime.

Homeschool Hangout: Crafternoon

Wednesdays at 3:00

Come hangout and craft with other homeschoolers! We will complete a different art project each week.

No registration required.

crafternoons are on wednesdays at 3:00. Each week we will do a different craft.

Builder's Club

Thursdays at 4:00

We're taking a break from STEM to have hour-long LEGO time! Test your LEGO skills and build with friends. Every week we will play a different LEGO game or do a build challenge!

Children under 5 must be supervised.

No registration required.

Builder's Club is a LEGO program for kids. On Thursdays at 4:00pm at the library.

Stuffie Sleepover

Ever wonder what your stuffies do at night? Drop them off for a sleepover at the library and we'll see what they get up to. At pick up time, kids will get a photo booklet that shows what their stuffed animal did at the sleepover.

Registration is required. Sign up with a librarian.

Drop off: December 6th

Pick up: Monday, December 8th (after 2:00)

Call the library to sign up for January!

Stuffie Sleepover is the first weekend of every month. Sign up with a librarian.

Books & Barks

Books & Barks is canceled this month because of the holidays. Call the library to sign up for January.

Do you have a reluctant reader? Reading aloud to a therapy dog can boost confidence and they're the best audience! Sign up for one-on-one reading time with a library pup.

Registration is required.

books & barks is every fourth saturday from 10:30-12:00. sign up at the library for a time slot.

Craft Kit Saturdays

2nd Saturdays (all day)

Come pick up a Take and Make Craft Kit! Each month we put out two seasonal crafts you can take home for creative fun!

No registration required.

craft kit saturdays are every 2nd saturday. pick up a take and make craft to do at home.

Tween/Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Dungeons & Dragons Club is canceled for December because of the holidays. Join us in January!

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club! The library will host a space for adventurers to play. For tweens, teens & adults. Every 4th Saturday from 12:00-2:00.

No registration required.

dungeons and dragons club will meet on November 22nd from 12:00-2:00. for tweens, teens, and adults.

Adult Programs

Book Club

We will not meet this month because of the holidays. Book Club will resume as normal in January.

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

Book club is the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30.

Adult Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30.

Programs for ALL AGES

Family Art

Saturday, December 6th at 11:00

Join us for Family Art on Saturday, December 6th at 11:00. We will be making Christmas ornaments and button gift tags - make an ornament to take home and one for our tree at the library!

Family Art is on December 6th at 11:00. No Registration required.

Chess Club

Mondays - now from 4:00-6:00

Join all ages and skill levels for a game of strategy and problem solving. You're invited to learn and master the art of chess. No registration necessary. For all ages.

chess club is now on mondays from 4:00-6:00. for all ages.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime