Read Your Way to Tickets for the Nats

Arlington Public Library is teaming up with the Washington Nationals to present the ultimate Summer Reading Challenge, with prizes that include tickets to a Nationals game and the chance to be recognized on the field.

Summer Essential in Arlington

See why the Lubber Run Summer Concert Series was featured among the area's "essential summer outings" by The Washington Post! The 50th season of the Summer Concert Series starts June 14 with FREE shows every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m., and family performances Sundays at 11 a.m. See the full lineup for 2019 

Affordable Housing for the 'Missing Middle'

Housing Arlington officially kicked off last week, aiming to address housing affordability challenges in the County, notably those of the "missing middle" -- school teachers, firefighters, office workers -- with a broad range of housing types. Share your thoughts on how to find effective solutions for affordable housing

Around Arlington

• Rock-n-Recycle: Solid Waste Bureau’s Open House: Arlington’s first annual "Rock-n-Recycle" brings the Earth Products Yard to life on June 8
• Boeing Donates to Long Bridge Park: $10 million will support maintenance and operations at the park and Aquatics & Fitness Center
• Construction is Underway on the New W&OD Trail Bridge: See what it will look like when it's completed
• Ready to Vote?: On June 11, there are Democratic Primaries for three offices
• Women of Vision: Arlington is set to honor three women for their commitment and leadership
• Health Officials Investigating Potential Measles Exposure: People who were at Dulles Airport on June 2 may have been exposed to a person with measles
• Are you ready to use your bike in the event of emergency? Find out at the Disaster Relief Trials, a truly unique bike competition
• Move Over Month: Move over or slow down when you approach flashing emergency lights -- It’s the law, and it may save someone’s life
• Route 1 is Being Renamed to Richmond Highway: Learn more about the name change, set to happen later this year
• Lane Closures on George Mason Drive: The southbound side of George Mason Dr. is closed through the summer (9 a.m.-4 p.m., M-F.)
• South Clark Street Demolition: Demolition of the Clark Street structure over 18th Street South set to begin June 10
• Thoughts on Scooters?: Now is the time to tell us what you think

#tbt: Go to jail for the vote: That’s Women’s Work.

The first suffrage picket line leaving the National Woman's Party headquarters to march to the White House gates on January 10, 1917.

What would you give up your freedom for?

33-year old Gertrude becomes a 3-time political prisoner for the right to vote. Through her participation in the national suffrage movement, over 83 million women are registered to vote in the United States. Read Gertrude Crocker’s story.

Two years in the making, Arlington Public Library presents Women's Work: Stories of Persistence and Influence, a collection of women trailblazers and their far-reaching impact on politics, education, business, social activism and public libraries.

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