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Welcome to Glencarlyn

We are one of the first planned, cooperative, residential communities in the country.

Letter to Arlington County Board from GCA Opposing Proposed Closure of the Glencarlyn Library

Read the letter to the Board laying the GCA’s case for maintaining the Glencarlyn Library.

Also, check the April Village View for additional information on the issue

April GCA Meeting

Date: April 1, 2019
Time: Monday, 7:30pm for the meeting
Location: Carlin Hall, 5711 4th St. S.
Topic: Karl VanNewkirk from the Arlington County Historical Society (ACHS), will speak.

Come learn about Glencarlyn Library, the first library in Arlington, begun with Gen. Samuel Burdett’s donation of books and land. Karl Van Newkirk of the Arlington Historical Society, will provide a fascinating and informative talk about Samuel Burdett, one of the founders of Glencarlyn, our neighborhood and our Library.

After the presentation, we will discuss important steps to convince the County Board to keep Glencarlyn Library open.

Glencarlyn Spring Fun Event, Saturday, April 6 –10am to Noon

Come Join in the Spring Fun Sat April 6^th

Come join in the Spring Fun at Carlin Hall and Glencarlyn Library Saturday April 6^th 10:00 am-12:00 noon. This is a first time event for ALL members of the community. There will be activities for children of all age groups from pre-school to Jr High. There will be painting and planting of seeds and Clea Counts will offer a wonderful story time!! We will have beverages, including coffee, and snacks. For the teenagers and adults, there will be a scavenger hunt, where teams will go around the neighborhood and take photos of items on their list. We hope couples without children will join in the fun. This is a great opportunity for neighbors new to the community to meet other neighbors. Activities will be at both Carlin Hall and Glencarlyn Library. Join in the Fun, celebrate Spring, visit with your neighbors, appreciate our community.

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! We especially need VOLUNTEERS to PLAN ACTIVITIES for the children. Please contact Julie Lee if you can assist with snacks or activities. Call 808-384-4954 or email: jfblee@aol.com

Or volunteer using the Sign-Up Genius:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084BAEAC2DA2FE3-spring

May GCA Meeting

Date: Monday, May 6, 2019
Time: 7:30pm for the meeting
Location: Carlin Hall, 5711 4th St. S.
Topic: Dixie Duncan will talk about the Wheels to Africa program.

Glencarlyn Day(s), June 7-8

More information to follow.

Recent Posts

April 2019 Village View Posted 03/27/2019
Letter to Arlington County Board from GCA Opposing Proposed Closure of the Glencarlyn Library 03/27/2019
March 2019 Village View Posted 03/01/2019

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