Arlington Central Library
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Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington
"Quiet study room upstairs is the best."(5 Tips)
"Reserve a study room 2-3 weeks in advance."(2 Tips)
"Ditto on the power strip advice...outlets are not convenient."(2 Tips)
"My boyfriend especially enjoyed their wide selection of comic books."(5 Tips)
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ScoutmobNovember 28, 2011Arlington, the geographically smallest county in the United States, used to be part of DC, but was returned to Virginia in 1846 when no one could figure out how to build a bridge over the Potomac.Upvote13Downvote
Wednesdays can get noisy as there are a lot of kids activities. The sound carries upstairs so be mindful of that when you want some quiet time upstairsUpvote2Downvote- Several self-scan check outs available or else there is at least one librarian available to helpUpvote1Downvote
- Lots of rooms you can reserve on the main floor and upstairsUpvote1Downvote
Be BopMay 3, 2017Borrow a book or buy a book from Friends of Library sale, I never leave empty-handedUpvote1Downvote- Eleonora FigliuoliOctober 31, 2014Reserve a study room 2-3 weeks in advance. They fill up quick!Upvote1Downvote
Susan KuhnJune 22, 2013Laughter Yoga Monday nights at 6:30. Yes you can laugh at the library!Upvote2Downvote
High school TAB meets in the rabbit hole on the first Tuesday of the month!Upvote1Downvote
ArlingtonLibApril 14, 2010Visit the Art Gallery on the second floor. Then find a great art book in the 700s and check it out. Read moreUpvote2Downvote- Ditto on the power strip advice...outlets are not convenient. And the chairs aren't the most comfortable. They do have a great database of grants for non-profs.Upvote1Downvote
AMamiMus SolutionsAugust 21, 2010Really great place to bring the kids on the weekend, with Quincy Park right next doorUpvote4Downvote- High school TAB meets at 5:00 on the first Tuesday of the month! Join us!Upvote2Downvote
- Kimberly VanMay 8, 2010My boyfriend especially enjoyed their wide selection of comic books.UpvoteDownvote
Bring a power strip; there aren't enough outlets to go around in the laptop lounge upstairsUpvoteDownvote
DianaFebruary 24, 2011It's not always the quietest but it's still a good place to study.UpvoteDownvote
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