Library's Adult Education Earns Community Builder Award

Published on May 12, 2026

By Arlington Public Library

The Arlington Masonic Lodge has a long history of supporting educators in North Texas. That support was highlighted last night with the presentation of the Community Builder Award to the Arlington Public Library’s Adult Education department. The leader of the Arlington Masonic Lodge #438, Mr. Sandro Alanso, nominated the Adult Education department because of his experience in the GED program.

"I joined the program after the pandemic,” explained Alanso. “The teachers pushed me to continue my education. They gave me the confidence to take the test. Having a degree has opened so many doors.” Library Program Specialist Elizabeth Johnson spoke at the ceremony saying, “It’s a privilege to watch all of the students grow.”

The library’s Adult Education department is a part of the Tarrant County Adult Education & Literacy Consortium (TCAELC) that partners with Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County (WSTC). TCAELC is a network of education and community partners that provide adult learning programs, while Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County helps coordinate those efforts and connects students to career training and employment opportunities.

As a result of these partnerships, the Arlington Public Library Adult Education department supports over 2,500 students a year with a total of over 27,000 hours of instruction in English as a Second Language classes, High School Equivalency, Career Training, Conversation Circles, Adult Basic Education, and Internationally Trained Professionals.

Learn more about how you can grow your education by visiting arlingtonlibrary.org/adulteducation.