News & Events
Teen Open Mic Night
Tue, August 03, 2010 at 5:00 PM
5 - 7 pm. Outdoor Open Mic for Teens featuring Children from the Sand and Short Circuit with Woody Giessmann founder of Right Turn and former member of the Del Fuegos as emcee. Location: Lawn behind the library. Pizza and refreshments provided. Bring a blanket, beach chairs, and your own talents (music, poetry, skits, etc.). Sign up for the mic at the event.
Kamishibai @ Fox
Wed, August 04, 2010 at 6:30 PM
6:30 PM-7:30 PM. Ages 3-10. Fox Branch Library. Japanese stories told in artistic panel form designed and performed by Shunske Yamaguchi, Arlington artist and teacher. Performance includes traditional Japanese folk song concert performed by Nanae Kimura (pianist), Yumiko Mikami (Percussion) and Susumu Watanabe (Trumpet). Tickets 30 min prior to performance.
Youth Quilting Workshop at the Fox
Thu, August 05, 2010 at 3:00 PM
Thursday, August 5 & 12. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Register now 781-316-3298 to learn simple quilting techniques. Ages 10-18.
Quilting Workshop II @ Fox
Thu, August 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Register now to learn simple quilting techniques. Ages 11-18.
ROBBINS LAWN-Summer Concert with Ben Rudnick
Thu, August 05, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Join the Robbins Library for an outdoor concert with Ben Rudnick and Friends. Ben Rudnick & Friends play the hippest family music around. With countless awards to their credit, including FIVE Parent’s Choice awards and Independent Music Awards Peoples Choice for Best Children’s Music Album, their adventurous, high-energy blend of happy, upbeat acoustic music is guaranteed to entertain the entire family. Bending musical styles from country to bluegrass, rock to second-line New Orleans, their original songs and fun takes on familiar tunes make you sing, make you dance and make you happy. Join the fun! Visit http://www.benrudnick.com for more information. Located behind the library on the Lawn. Rain date is August 12th.
Percy Jackson Birthday Party and Screening of the Lightning Thief
Wed, August 18, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Cake, activities and surprises at 4pm. Movie at 5pm with pizza.
Fox-Cuentos: Spanish Storytime
Wed, August 18, 2010 at 6:30 PM
6:30 PM-7:30 PM. Ages 0-8.Cuentos en la biblioteca Robbins. Ven con nosotros en la sala de comunidad para bailar, cantar, escuchar cuentos, usar títeres y instrumentos, para aprender palabras, cuentos, canciones, y juegos. Spanish Storytime. Stories, Songs, Books, and Poems. Come listen, dance, sing, and meet new friends. Songs and stories in Spanish with some translation. For more information, please call 781-316-3198.
FOX-Drum Connection
Wed, August 11, 2010 at 4:00 PM
The DrumConnection, a hands-on presentation. Learn the basics of the rhythms of West Africa, Cuba, and Brazil. Learn how drumming can be used for communication, expression, and understanding yourself. All ages welcome. For more information about the DrumConnection, see their website at http://www.drumconnection.com/
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