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Can you name the one item that gives you access to nearly everything on the Web and in print and provides personal assistance to help you find what you’re looking for? It’s your library card. Check out what’s new @ the library by signing up for a library card.
“Libraries are unique in that they are the one community institution committed to providing equal access to everyone, anywhere and in any format,” said ALA President Carla Hayden. “And librarians are the ultimate search engine, helping you and your family find what you need for your health, jobs and other needs.”
From business reference materials to child-friendly Internet access, the Arlington Public Library system has a variety of special services. If you have not visited a library recently, you will be surprised at the variety of materials, services and resources available to you . . . and it's free, all you need is a library card. If your old card is expired, come renew it. If you don’t have a card, come get yours now. Even if you are a regular patron, we may have something you did not know was available to you. Come see what we can do for you.
For Example:
Special collections:
- AISD text books-Did Susie forget her math book and has home work? The APL text book collection could make the difference between a good grade or a F.
- Audio books-Do you have a long commute to work every day? An audio book can make it a pleasant ride, with titles available on tape and CD.
- Careers and testing resources– Are you looking for a job or need to practice to take the SAT? Look no further, the library has resources to help you.
- Genealogy-Whether you are new at Genealogy or you are a well-versed genealogist, the library has print and online resources, training classes, and professional staff to help you find that long lost family member.
- International language collection—books, tapes and videos in 50 different languages
- Read It Again! Kits—thematic storytelling kits with books, puppets, music CDs, videos, and much more (also available in Spanish)
- Videos and DVDs—Are you looking for movies for your children or yourself? You can borrow our videos and DVDs for free.
Special web features:
- Information Live online reference service– Type in your question online and submit. A trained library staff member will reply.
- Find Library Books & More—Top Ten, Reader’s Review, Bestseller List, and more. Take a look and place a reserve.
- Informational Blogs - Technology Blog, Reader To Reader, and Library Ninja, with more to come in the future.
- The Library’s Teen web page, for more resources just for young adults
- Online library account access– All you need is a password/PIN # from your local circulation service desk and you are set. If you do not have a password/PIN # or if you have forgotten your password/PIN #, contact your local library. You can see what you have checked out or items you have on hold, renew items, check if you have fines, place a reserve, and manage your library account, all at your convenience from home or the office, anywhere you have internet access.
- Online access to the Library’s catalog—available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Access to a variety of online databases
- The Library’s Children's web page, for more resources just for children and their parents and teachers.
- Upcoming Programs information and Searchable online event calendar—find out what’s happening at your favorite location.
Special services:
- Accessibility services for people with disabilities
- Child, teen, and adult programs and special events
- Children's Learning Centers
- Children's Homework Center - The Learning Zone
- Library catalog in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
- Meeting Rooms for public use
- Databases access on a variety of topics, including Health and Medicine, Business and Legal, Genealogy, and Science and Technology
- Public access to the Internet
- Reference/research assistance
- Return your materials to any library location
- Tours and bibliographic instruction services.