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When Robbins library was built, the population of Arlington was 5,600 and the library owned 12,000 volumes. Less than forty years later, in 1930 the population had increased to 36,000 and...

Our Mission Statement

The Mission of the Robbins Library is to be a vital community resource, cost-effectively providing residents with a broad range or materials, information and services to assist them in leading satisfying lives in a complex world.

The library will provide information and answers to questions on a wide variety of topics related to work, school and personal life through print, online and other resources and will assist patrons in independent use of these resources.

The library will nurture the love of reading in children and will provide materials which address the desire for personal growth and development for people of all ages.

The library will provide professional reference assistance and curriculum support materials for teachers and for students in grades K-12 enrolled in formal educational programs or being home-schooled.

The library will maintain a high quality collection of current materials to meet residents' desires for leisure reading, listening and viewing, recreational and cultural enrichment.