graphic in tones of blue with a snowy forest landscape and stating the winter reading bingo challenge is from january 5th to february 28th.

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:

Winter Reading Bingo Challenge

it runs from January 5 to February 28 . Winners will be chosen March 2nd

Complete the Winter Reading Bingo Challenge for a chance to win! Check off different reading challenges from January 5th until the end of February to be entered into a prize drawing. But, you have to get BINGO! Stop by the library to pick up a bingo card or download it here.

Prizes are sponsored by First Citizens National Bank and the Library Friends of Arlington.

3 prizes for each age category (kids, tweens/teens, and adults)

New Programs!

Yoga

Saturday, January 10th from 12:30-1:30

At the Safe Room (11842 Otto Ln).

The library now offers yoga! Stretch your body and soothe the mind with yoga instructor Randii Reaves. On January 10th, we will host our first class at the safe room and have free classes every Saturday through the end of the month!

No registration is required. Bring your own yoga mat.

The library will be offering free weekly yoga at the safe room in January. The first class is on Jan. 10th at 12:30. Bring your own mat. no registration is required.

Tea Blending Class

Wednesday, January 28th at 2:30

Come learn the art of tea blending and take a special blend home with you! On Wednesday, Jan. 28th we will host a class led by Barbara Wall, owner of Enchanted Tea Lounge. Only 15 can participate. Sign up with a librarian!

Registration is required.

the library will host a tea blanding class on january 28th at 2:30. space is limited. registration is required.

Toddler Art Studio

2nd Thursdays at 10:30

1/8 - Mess Free Sensory Painting

Bring your little one to the library for creative fun! On 2nd Thursdays, we'll do a different art project perfect for toddlers.

toddler art studio is on 2nd thursdays at 10:30 am. for ages under 5.

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.

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: Saturday, January 3rd

Pick up: Monday, January 5th (after 2:00)

Call the library to sign up!

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

Books & Barks

Saturday, January 24th from 10:30-12:00.

Sign up with a librarian.

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

Saturday, January 24th from 12:00-2:00

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

Wednesday, January 28th at 1:30

This month's pick: In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende

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.

Mahjong

Tuesdays January 13th and 27th at 12:30

The library will host Mahjong games on January 13th and 27th! Connect with others while playing a relaxed tile-based strategy game. No registration is required.

mahjong will be on jan. 13th and 27th at 12:30. for adults. no registration is required.

Programs for ALL AGES

Family Art Day

1/3 - Firework Art

1/10- Snowy Owls

1/17- Polar Bear Hands

Come craft with the whole family! On 1st - 3rd Saturdays, we do a different craft with different mediums!

For all ages.

family art day is on 1st- 3rd saturdays at 11:00. for all ages.

Chess Club

Every Monday 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