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Arlington County Central Library to get $1.7M upgrade

By Jeff Clabaugh

WASHINGTON — The Arlington County Board has approved a $1.7 million contract to begin upgrading the county’s Central Library branch this fall.

The library, located at 1015 Quincy St., will remain open during the renovation, which starts in the fall and is expected to last one year.

“This is the most significant upgrade to our Central Library space in decades,” said County Board Chair Jay Fisette.

“Generations of Arlingtonians have enjoyed our library’s many resources — this refresh will help ensure it remains a relevant, vital resource for residents of all ages and all interests.”

The contract was awarded to Arlington-based TMG Construction Corp., whose other interior design projects have included the World Bank and Reagan National and Dulles International airports.

The improvements will include new meeting rooms, redesigned public computer stations, new furniture for reading and study areas, modernized shelving and reference stations and Americans with Disabilities Act improvements.

The total budget for the project is $2.9 million, and includes project management, permits, design, construction and furniture costs.

The Arlington County Central Library opened in 1961.

In addition to books, it also lets county residents with a library card check out garden tools.

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

By The Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. The lawsuit, filed in 2023 by Attorney General Andrea Campbell, alleges that Meta did this to make a profit and that its actions affected hundreds of thousands of teenagers in Massachusetts who use the social media platforms. “We are making claims based only on the tools that Meta has developed because its own research shows they encourage addiction to the platform in a variety of ways,” said State Solicitor David Kravitz, adding that the state's claim has nothing to do the company's algorithms or failure to moderate content. Meta said Friday that it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.” Its attorney, Mark Mosier, argued in court that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.
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