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By Arlington Public Library<\/p>\n

The Arlington Public Library is introducing Library Kid of the Month, a new program that celebrates young readers while encouraging literacy and strengthening partnerships with local schools.<\/p>\n

Children who are interested in becoming the Library Kid of the Month must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n


\nAttend a school in Arlington (public, private, charter, or homeschool)
\nBe in grades 3rd – 6th
\nBe willing to share their love of books and reading through a video application process <\/p>\n

Applications will open on August 17, 2026 and remain open year-round. Each Library Kid will be selected at random from the pool of eligible applicants each month.<\/p>\n

Each Library Kid will receive:<\/p>\n


\nRecognition across the library’s digital marketing channels.
\nA feature article highlighting their reading interests with a video interview filmed by the city\u2019s Office of Communications.
\nA custom “READ” poster displayed at both their local library branch and school.
\nThe opportunity to work with a librarian to create a display of their favorite books at their local Arlington Public Library branch. <\/p>\n

Learn more: https:\/\/arlingtonlibrary.org\/librarykid<\/a><\/p>\n

Apply here: https:\/\/arlingtontx.libwizard.com\/f\/library-kid<\/a><\/p>\n


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