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The Library Department is also present outside of the confines of the library locations. The Library team is out and about
connecting with members of our community at a variety of outreach programs and events.

The Arlington Public Library is accredited through the Texas State Library and Archive Commission and is a certified member
of ProLiteracy Worldwide and the Tarrant Literacy Coalition for Adult Education. Also, the Arlington Public Library World
Language Storytime program was awarded the 2020 Cultural Diversity Award presented by the National League of Cities. This
program creates a welcoming environment for families to enjoy listening to stories in their native language. World Language
Storytime program is offered in eight of the most frequently spoken languages in Arlington, including Vietnamese, Arabic,
French, Chinese, Japanese, and Portuguese, and programs already given in English and Spanish. This unique project was
made possible through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission.
The Library services offered are many and varied, and we hope that we have whatever it is you are looking for, from books,
DVDs, and eBooks to programs, spaces, and experiences for people of all ages and stages of life.

The City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department
(APRD) is dedicated to its mission of providing quality facilities and
services that are responsive to a diverse community and sustained with
a focus on partnerships, innovation and environmental leadership.

APRD oversees a diverse range of programs, projects and services with
one thing in common: people. We work with the community to create
and operate beautiful, accessible public spaces and facilities for all to
enjoy. We also produce programs and events that enrich the lives of
community members – culturally, socially, and physically.

With more than 4,700 acres of parks, recreation facilities, open spaces,
natural trails, and playgrounds, there are many opportunities for open play and exercise in Arlington – The American Dream
City.

In addition to numerous park development and renovation projects, APRD will open the doors to three major capital projects in
2020, including The Beacon recreation center, the East Library and Recreation Center, and the clubhouse at Texas Rangers
Golf Club. These capital projects align with the City Council priorities to Champion Great Neighborhoods and Support Our Youth
and Families.

AWARDS AND HONORS: APRD earned reaccreditation status in
2019 through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and
Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Through compliance with
the standards of excellence, CAPRA accreditation assures policy
makers, department staff, the general public and taxpayers that an
accredited park and recreation agency has been independently
evaluated against established benchmarks as delivering a high
level of quality. The parks department first became a nationally
accredited agency in 2014

APRD brought home the prestigious Gold Medal from the National
Recreation and Parks Association in 2018, the top honor in the
parks and recreation industry. The Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States that demonstrate
excellence in long-range planning, resource management and innovative approaches to delivering superb park and recreation
services with fiscally sound business practices.

2021 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 13 City of Arlington, Texas