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Arlington Central Library Vision
As Arlington’s
Center for Learning,
the Central Library
offers a Unique Facility
where Learning for All
Ages, Family Enrichment,
and Civic Interaction
Come Alive!
December 2010
An Interactive Center of Learning
for Arlington’s Children
Ages 0-12
• Preparing the very
young (ages 0 to 5)
to learn
� Expanding school-age (ages
6 to 12) learning through
books, technology , books, technology ,
interactive & creative
activities
� Families learning together
through programs and
activities
December 2010
Enhanced Space and Services Preparing Arlington’s
Teens for a Bright Future
� A gathering place for all
Arlington teens
� Space designed for teen
learning styles & studying
thru collaboration, group
study & digital media study & digital media
• Activities and space for
socializing, creativity &
recreation
• Opportunities for service
learning, mentoring,
and peer interaction
December 2010
Literacy and Workforce Development That
Strengthen Arlington
� Adult Literacy Services
- English as Second Language
- GED
-Workplace Literacy
-Health and Financial Literacy
� Job and career skill
preparation and training
in collaboration with UTA, in collaboration with UTA,
TCC & other local resources
• Family Literacy Services
• -Wee Read
• -Family storytime
• -Parents as a child’s first
teacher
•
December 2010
Arlington’s Catalyst for Learning,
Meeting & Gathering
� Technology Classes
- PCs
- Mobile Devices
- Digital Media
� Creating partnerships for
learning & enrichment with
UTA, TCC, and AISD
- Off campus classes
- Cultural programs,
- Speakers, performers, etc.
� Meeting rooms for
community use
� Bringing collections
together for greater access
by Arlington residents
� Find a good book to read
� Meet friends for coffee
December 2010
Celebrating Arlington’s Cultural Diversity
� Programs & events
celebrating the City’s
cultural richnessPhoto
Photo
� Learn about
Arlington’s beginnings
and research your
Collecting and Sharing Arlington’s History
Photoand research your
family history
CHILDREN
FAMILIES
TEENS
GEN X & Y
ADULTS 55 +
VISITORS
It’s The Place Everyone Wants to Be!!!
December 2010
Do You Support the
Central Library Vision?
We want to know what you think!
Click below to take a very brief survey.
www.surveymonkey.com/s/arlingtonvisionwww.surveymonkey.com/s/arlingtonvision
We appreciate and value your input.
Thank You!
December 2010