Ringing in the New Year is a fun tradition carried out worldwide, but our youngest family members often get left out. This year, the Arlington Public Library is counting down to 12 p.m. NOON instead of Midnight and the whole family is invited!

Starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 31, Noon Year"s Eve parties for children and families will be held at six Arlington Public Library branch locations across the city:

• Northeast Branch Library- 1905 Brown Blvd.
• East Arlington Branch Library- 1624 New York Ave.
• Literacy House- 101 E. North St.
• Southeast Branch Library- 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.
• Lake Arlington Branch Library- 4000 W. Green Oaks Blvd.
• Southwest Branch Library- 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.

Family members of all ages are invited to join the fun at their local library branch. Attendees will enjoy crafts, photo ops at the Noon Year"s Eve photo wall, short stories, and a countdown to 12 p.m. noon. Activities will be followed by a dance party at each location, so come ready to dance your way to 2016!

This event is free and open to the public and no registration is required.

For more information, visit morelibrary.org/program/508/noon-years-eve-party.