https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16446960

Join us to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday!

For all ages - youth, families and adults!

Libraries are essential to the growth, sustainability and health of American communities. Join us to celebrate libraries and our community, and enjoy musical and spoken word performances, historic craft demonstrations, historical presentations, storytimes and Summer Reading activities for all. Stop by any part of the day to celebrate our country's milestone anniversary!

Highlights:

    Enjoy musical performances all day (including the President's Own Marine Corps Band ensemble)
    Silkscreen your own commemorative poster (first 300 attendees)
    Be inspired by spoken-word performances on the Words Matter Stage.
    Learn how to digitize family photos
    Practice your yo-yo skills with the DC Throwers
    Explore historic games and paper crafts
    Learn about the role of "Virginia in the American Revolution" with author Charles A. Mills

General Schedule:

    10 am - 4:00 pm: Local food trucks selling snacks and meals
    10 am - 4:30 pm: Activities, Workshops, Author Talk, Spoken Word Performances and Craft Demonstrations
    10 am - 4:30 pm: Community Pavilion featuring local nonprofit organizations
    10 am - 7:00 pm: Musical Performances

Detailed Schedule Coming Soon! Arlington250 Year-long Events Calendar

REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED. By registering you will receive event updates.

For more information, contact LibraryPrograms@arlingtonva.us