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events enhance the quality of life and civic involvement, increase appreciation for the arts, and improve vocational skills for
Arlington residents. It is another exciting way for people to connect through the Library's
innovative and engaging programs throughout the year. Examples of unique Library partnerships
in FY 2021 include:

 The Library joined CitySquare and other Arlington institutions to provide free meals to
children. This is the Library’s third summer providing meals in partnership with CitySquare
“Food on the Move”, a federally funded nutrition program that meets the needs of children
who might go hungry outside of school. CitySquare is one of the largest nonprofit at-risk food sponsors in Texas. Last
summer, the Arlington Public Library and CitySquare served 6,537 free lunches. Modern libraries are community hubs and
it’s a priority to support Arlington’s children and families. Working with CitySquare to provide lunches is a natural extension
of other programs, such as Summer Reading Club.”
 Arlington Water Utilities and the Library worked together to present the ‘Wonderful Water
Series,’ a free series to enhance water knowledge. From children’s programming to
gardening and water conservation, these free programs entertain and teach the importance
of using water responsibly.
 "Art is for Everyone" was funded by the Texas State Library and Archive Commission Special
Projects grant and presented the series with local artists. This project strengthened our
community's creative capacity by allowing anyone to learn to express themselves through art.
 Various library locations partner with VITA and AARP Tax Aide’s trained staff to provide a space to offer free tax services
between January and March.
 The Arlington Public Library system maintains membership in the Tarrant County Adult
Education Literacy Consortium (TCAELC) for several years now. In FY 2021, APL received
a $203,841 grant to fund a wide range of adult education opportunities such as High School
Equivalency, English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education, and Citizenship
classes.

The Library Department is 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 virtual and in-person 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.

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 Municipal Court is a state trial court that operates at the municipal level of government and
has jurisdiction over Class C misdemeanors, city ordinances, and civil violations in Arlington.
Municipal courts serve the important function of preserving public safety, protecting quality of life,
and deterring future criminal behavior. The Arlington Municipal Court departmental units are
comprised of the following divisions: Administration, Citation Entry, Dockets, Records, Warrants,
Customer Service, Mailroom, and Collections. Municipal court clerks have the authority to perform
ministerial and administrative duties. These duties include processing the clerical work of the court,
administering daily operations, maintaining court records
and dockets, and processing fine payments and bonds.

More people come into contact with municipal courts than with all other Texas courts
combined. As such, the Arlington Municipal Court implements best practices in court
management and performance assessment in our processes and procedures. Court
personnel have an important role in promoting procedural justice, public confidence
and integrity, and impartiality of the justice system in Arlington.

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