Arlington Central Library

10:15 AM · 11 AM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Halloween edition of Family Storytime features read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, for all ages.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, beginner to advanced level, free, registration recommended, for ages 18+.

4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Nail art, coloring, and snacks offered in the Quincy Room at the Central Library, with all materials provided for teens ages 11–17.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Intermediate sewing class at Central Library’s The Shop teaches participants to use a zipper foot, change machine feet, and sew a zippered pouch to take home, ages 14+.

12 PM – 1 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Informal Japanese conversation practice in the Quincy Room, with teachers and materials from SJA, meets Wednesday afternoons; for ages 18 and up.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Mini SAT pacing and diagnostic drills with tutor Makayla N. Bullock help teens identify timing, speed, accuracy issues and receive strategies, at Central Library Bluemont Room, ages 14–17.

4:15 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Explore arts and make crafts with library‑provided materials in the Quincy Room, first‑come, first‑served seating, no registration required, ages 5–10.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Learn basic macrame knots and craft a ghostly little friend at the Central Library’s The Shop, for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

Informal Mandarin conversation practice led by a native‑speaking library volunteer in the Central Library Glebe Room, free for ages 18+, registration recommended.

6:30 PM – 7 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Bilingual Spanish storytime in pajamas features stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and listening activities at the Central Library Quincy Room for ages 0–5.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Halloween baby storytime in the Quincy Room offers songs, rhymes and games for infants, with a meet‑up for parents; free tickets, first‑come, first‑served, for ages 0–12 months.

12:30 PM – 2 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Executive coach Eva Hogan leads a support group for impacted federal workers at the Central Library’s Quincy Room, offering employment resources, for ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7:45 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

BYO Supper Club at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium offers Halloween snacks, mocktails, and Alex Matsuo’s paranormal stories while guests share meals for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

U.S. Citizenship exam preparation class covering civics questions, interview practice, and English speaking skills in the Central Library Glebe Room for ages 18 and up.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Informal Spanish conversation practice led by an experienced library volunteer in the Quincy Room, meeting Thursday evenings; registration recommended, for ages 18 and up.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

Halloween edition of Family Storytime features read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards at Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, for all ages.

12 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Self‑guided Glowforge laser cutter certification at Central Library’s The Shop, with emailed course materials, one‑hour machine reservation, safety quiz and staff review before independent use, ages 18+.

2 PM – 4 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap (Central Library, Quincy Room) — Exchange up to three completed puzzles for new-to-you ones, following swap rules, for ages 18 and up.

10 AM – 5 PM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Hidden Halloween characters around the library await discovery, with a small prize for locating them all; costumes encouraged, no registration required, for all ages.

10 AM – 2 PM·Central Library — Lobby · Arlington

Digital Navigator staff provide drop‑in help with laptops, phones, and smart devices, plus a beginner computer class in the Wilson Room each Saturday, ages 18 and up.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Inclusive storytime with lowered lighting, soft music, movement and conversation encourages sensory engagement in the Quincy Room, Central Library — for all ages.

1 PM – 2 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, free, for adults 18+.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Central Library — Children's Area · Arlington

Storytime with read-alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays introduces listening skills and picture books at the Central Library Children’s Area, all ages.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

Practice speaking Arabic informally in the Glebe Room, led by a native volunteer, with Sunday afternoon sessions; free, for ages 18 and up.

2 PM – 4 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium · Arlington

A 500-piece America 250 jigsaw puzzle contest for teams of four, held in the Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, awards 1st‑3rd place prizes, ages 11 and up.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal French conversation practice led by an experienced library volunteer in the Bluemont Room, meeting Sunday afternoons; registration recommended for updates, ages 18 and up.

4 PM – 4:45 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Read-aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, flannel boards and a craft welcome children at Central Library’s Quincy Room for ages 1 and under and 3–5.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Volunteer-led garment sewists gather in The Shop at Central Library, using seven sewing machines and one serger while sharing ideas and troubleshooting projects, ages 18+.

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Central Library — Quincy Park · Arlington

Outdoor Family Storytime at Central Library—Quincy Park offers read‑aloud stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and flannel boards, no registration required, for all ages.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Central Library — Bluemont Room · Arlington

Informal English conversation practice led by experienced library volunteers in the Bluemont Room, beginner to advanced level, free, registration recommended, for ages 18+.

2 PM – 3 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Dinosaur fans explore 65‑million‑year‑old world with crafts and activities in the Central Library’s Quincy Room, first‑come, first‑served seating, no registration required, for all ages.

4 PM – 5 PM·Central Library · Arlington

Nail art, coloring, and snacks are offered at the Central Library, ages 11–17.

5 PM – 5:45 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Award‑winning high school book club meets in the Quincy Room, serving pizza and snacks while participants discuss their current reads, ages 14–17.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

At the Central Library — The Shop, participants learn Glowforge basics, safety, software, then design and cut a simple .svg keychain, for ages 18+.

12 PM – 1 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Informal Japanese conversation practice in the Quincy Room, with teachers and materials from SJA, meets Wednesday afternoons; for ages 18 and up.

4:15 PM – 5 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

LEGO bricks, KEVA planks and other building materials fuel hands‑on construction play in the Quincy Room at Central Library, ages 5–10.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — The Shop · Arlington

Make collage pieces on cigar boxes or paper with glue, ribbons, fabric, pens and paint, guided by Director Diane Kresh at Central Library — The Shop, all ages.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Central Library — Glebe Room · Arlington

Informal Mandarin conversation practice led by a native‑speaking library volunteer in the Central Library Glebe Room, free for ages 18+, registration recommended.

6:30 PM – 7 PM·Central Library — Quincy Room · Arlington

Bilingual pajama storytime in the Quincy Room features read‑alouds, songs, rhymes and fingerplays, encouraging families to wear pajamas, for ages 0–5.

6:30 PM – 8 PM·Central Library — Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium & Online · Arlington

Jessica B. Harris discusses American food, culture, and community in a live conversation at the Central Library’s Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium and online, for ages 18 and up.