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.

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We appreciate and value your input.

Thank You!

December 2010