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Category Archives: Arlington Reads Together
Arlington Reads Together: Events and Discussions
The Arlington Reads Together community read program launched in 2003 as a way of bringing Arlington together through literature. Last summer, the ART selection committee chose Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Dr. Beverly … Continue reading
Help pick the next Arlington Reads Together Title
Since 2003 the annual Arlington Reads Together program has inspired the community to come together to talk about great books and inspiring ideas. The Arlington Reads Together (ART) selection committee is again seeking book nominations from Arlingtonians. Have you … Continue reading
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Arlington Reads Together Events in March
Featured Events Esmeralda Santiago: Writing a Life Sunday, March 83:00 p.m. (Please note: Daylight Savings Time begins on March 8) Arlington Town Hall Esmeralda Santiago, author of 2020 Arlington Reads Together pick When I Was Puerto Rican, kicks off a … Continue reading
(Reminder) Wayfarer Film Series and ART present: The Last Colony (March 5, 2020)
Don’t forget! Thursday, March 5 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Robbins Library Community Room Trailer: Updated timeline of events to keep in mind after watching the documentary: 2016: On June 30, President Barack Obama signs the Puerto Rico Oversight, … Continue reading
Wayfarer Film Series presents: The Last Colony (March 5, 2020)
Travel the world and experience international cinema with the Wayfarer Film Series at Robbins Library! Catch a glimpse from beyond the continent, snack on fresh popcorn from our brand new popcorn popping machine, and enjoy a variety of films you … Continue reading
Arlington Reads Together Theme is Puerto Rico
The Arlington Reads Together (ART) committee is pleased to announce the 2020 community read. This year, the committee chose three books based around the common theme of Puerto Rico: the memoir When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago, the … Continue reading
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Rosa Colón Guerra: Puerto Rican Storytelling & Activism through Comics
Stop by and meet Puerto Rican illustrator and comics artist, Rosa Colón Guerra. Rosa writes and illustrates comics focusing on Puerto Rico’s financial crisis and life during Hurricane María and its aftermath. She’s been published in The Nib, Splinter News … Continue reading
Arlington Reads Together in March
We welcome the community to join us for our annual community read program, Arlington Reads Together! Since 2003 Arlington has come together around a title with book groups, panel discussions, and more. The year we are reading Refugee by Alan … Continue reading
Representation Matters and WONDER
Did you watch the Oscars last night? A common refrain heard from the winners was that representation matters. People who have been historically marginalized in Hollywood want to see people who look like them telling stories. Wonder, received one nomination … Continue reading
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Arlington Reads Together 2018 events round-up
We are excited to share a full list of events celebrating Wonder by R.J. Palacio, your 2018 community read! Arlington Reads Together events take place in March and there’s something for everyone, so keep scrolling (or download a printable ART2018 program)–and … Continue reading
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