Most of Arlington Public Library's most popular books have something in common. Scroll to the bottom and see what we mean.

Early Voting Begins This Week

Early Voting for the April 21 Special Election for a Proposed Constitutional Amendment starts Friday, March 6 at Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320.

Early Voting will be open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote in this special election.

Reconstruction Project Complete

After three years of construction, the Army Navy Drive Complete Street project has delivered widespread safety improvements for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. 

Take a minute to watch this short video, detailing all the improvements.

Virginia Flood Awareness Week

As we head into the annual spring rainy season, Arlington encourages residents to take action to reduce their risk of flooding.

Remember that signing up for local alerts and supporting local mitigation projects can help make Arlington more flood resilient.

• Deadline approaching. You have until March 6 to share feedback on a draft vision statement for the Children and Youth Well-Being Plan.
  
  
• The public is invited to a hybrid meeting for the 2026 Community Engagement Forum on Aging. Register to attend on March 16.
  
  
• Curious about transportation projects in Rosslyn? Join us for an open house meeting on March 19 and learn more about recent upgrades and construction projects.
  
  
• Did you apply for stormwater utility credit during the 2025-2026 application period? Please share feedback on your experience with the application process. 

• Arlington County Commission on the Status of Women will honor Valeria Lopez, Monica Lozano Caldera and Paula Fynboh at the 2026 Women of Vision Awards.
  
  
• Construction is about to start for the big renewable-energy-and-soil-enhancement system going in at the award-winning Arlington Water Pollution Control Plant.
  
  
• Are you looking to buy or rent in Virginia? Take advantage of free workshops at the 16th Annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo on March 7.
  
  
• Attention, first-time home buyers. Arlington's down payment assistance program is now accepting applications.
  
  
• Starting March 13, both Long Branch and Gulf Branch Nature Centers will extend hours and close at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
  
  
• Mark your calendars. Spring Street Sweeping service returns on March 16. Check the street sweep schedule to see when they will hit your neighborhood.
  
  
• This Women's History Month, consider supporting local, women-owned businesses at the Maker Fair inside Central Library on March 14. 

Queens of the Hill

Did you know that women authors penned 8 of the 10 most checked-out books at Arlington Public Library in 2025? This month is the perfect time to curl up with one of the new books recommended by Library readers and staff.