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Putting a bookmark on Arlington's 150th anniversary
By Laura Harris at NBC DFW
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Young readers across Arlington are invited to get a limited-edition bookmark celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven Arlington Public Library branches. Each location will feat
Key takeaway The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven Arlington Public Library branches.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The celebration of Arlington's 150th anniversary has a natural neighborly resonance in Fort Worth , given the cities' shared status as major players in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As Tarrant County's seat, Fort Worth has a vested interest in the cultural and educational developments of its surrounding municipalities. The Arlington150 Bookmark Contest, which drew submissions from sixth-grade students across the Arlington ISD, demonstrates the value placed on youth creativity and community engagement in the region. The fact that the winning bookmark designs are available at all seven Arlington Public Library branches, thanks to the support of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, speaks to the importance of accessible cultural programming in North Texas. As Fort Worth looks to its own initiatives in the Cultural District and at institutions like Texas Christian University, it can draw inspiration from the collaborative spirit and civic pride on display in Arlington's anniversary celebration.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Young readers across Arlington are invited to get a limited-edition bookmark celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven Arlington Public Library branches. Each location will feat
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