PALS is an elementary and junior high school program that explores the causes and effects of bullying, various myths of peer abuse and non-violent solutions. Activities include a bully bingo and other interactive games. This free program will be presented by the Women’s Shelter at the Lake Arlington Branch Library from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 28. Call 817-478-3762 to reserve your child’s space.

The Arlington Public Library will be participating in a nation wide collective event on September 11 called The September Project. It is a day to come together to discuss and share ideas about democracy, patriotism and citizenship. In partnership with Arlington's League of Women Voters, the library will host voter registration programs. Arlington residents can register to vote from the library’s home web page. All public libraries have Tarrant County voter registration cards.

Children ages 7 to 12 are invited to spend a fun-filled hour of their Saturday mornings at the Northeast Branch Library. Stories, poems and songs begin at 11 a.m. Coming in September:

• September 4 – Learn about the Olympics and make your own water bottle cozy
• September 11 – Cast your vote for your favorite book in the Library Book Election
• September 18 – Celebrate the unique history of Texas
• September 25 – Visit the State Fair without leaving Arlington

Join this lively book discussion. Coming in September and October:

The 2004 One Book, One Arlington selection is an anthology of the best literature in the Lone Star State. Don Graham, Betsy Berry, Rolando Hinojosa Smith, James Hoggard, Elmer Kelton, and Clay Reynolds will be in Arlington on Friday, October 1 to celebrate the culmination of the City’s One Book, One Arlington program.