Edward P. Jones reads a section from his Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction novel, THE KNOWN WORLD, at the Arlington County Public Library, Central Branch, in 2004. Jones' novel tells the story of a freed Black man in the Antebellum South who climbs up the social ladder from being an enslaved person to becoming a slave owner himself. Follows a Q&A session with the author.

Video produced by the Arlington County Department of Libraries to give new employees and volunteers an overview of the library system. Includes sections on the history the library system, a brief description of the management hierarchy and library services, and a list of the library's branches.

The continuation of Arlington County Planning Commission's special meeting from June 11, 1990. In the preliminary proceedings, County Manager Anton Gardner announced the county had reached a deal with the state of Virginia to relieve some overcrowding at the jail, allowing more time for consideration of the multi-program residential center. Followed by discussion by the Planning Commission and public comment on the updated site plan.

This episode of Arlington Reunion features a discussion hosted by the Arlington Historical Society with residents from neighborhoods to the east of Arlington Ridge Road as they share their memories of the area from the 1930s to the 1960s. Recorded 10 October 2002.

Documentary about the process of integrating the Arlington County Public Schools in the 1960s. Also includes an overview of the growth of the system in the 1930s and 1940s as a result of the Better Schools movement, and how this growth directly influenced the drive for desegregation.

Part 1 - May 3, 1990: History of Arlington County goverment - Citizen participation in the planning process - Panel on comprehensive planning - Historical perspective of land use plan - Effect of Metro on the planning process - Question and answer period - Closing remarks. Part 2 - May 10, 1990: Recap of Part 1 of course - Panel on the planning process and you - Panel on corridor development (specifically Clarendon) - Group homes panel - Neighborhood...

A special meeting of the Arlington County Planning Commission for the consideration of the location, character and extent of proposed County multi-program residential center at 4120-4160 S four Mile Run Dr and inclusion of the proposed facility on adopted comprehensive plan. The County Manager presents a staff report on the proposed project, which would house a transitional correctional facility, homeless shelter, and detoxification facility, as well...

Coverage of the press conference announcing the full funding of the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center ; Dr. Wiles talks about the planning process for the new center ; Dr. Ernst introduces guests and speakers, and thanks Dr. Schlesinger for his donation ; Dr. Schlesinger gives a talk about his late wife, Rachel, after whom the center is named.