News & Events
Art Workshop - Grades K-3
Tue, May 06, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Celebrate spring and beloved author/illustrator Eric Carle in this two-session workshop with Tonya Ratz. You will create your own hungry caterpillar using glue, tissue paper and more. Tuesdays, May 6th and 13th, 4:00-5:00 PM. Call 781-316-3234 to sign up.
Calling Local Authors
The Robbins Library is sponsoring its fourth annual Arlington Author Program in June. The program will consist of a panel discussion by Arlington writers of recent fiction and non-fiction. Interested authors who did not participate in last year’s program should contact the library director’s office at 781-316-3203 or email . Please include your name, address, telephone number, email, the title of the book and whether it is fiction or non-fiction. The event is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th.
Antiques Appraisal Program
Thu, May 15, 2008 at 7:00 PM
The Friends of the Robbins Library will host a return appearance by Stuart Whitehurst of Skinner, Inc., who will appraise treasured items brought by audience members (no coins, stamps, jewelry or musical instruments). Mr. Whitehurst is the Vice-President of European Furniture and Decorative Arts and Director of Rare Books and Manuscripts at Skinner. He is a renowned and knowledgeable generalist appraiser and presents an informative and entertaining program. The program will take place on Thursday, May 15th, 7-9 PM at theTown Hall Auditorium. The program is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Robbins Library, a citizen support group for the Robbins and Fox Libraries. Tickets are $20 to have an item appraised (one item per person) and $15 to watch. Advance ticket sales are recommended due to the popularity of this program. Tickets may be purchased at the Robbins Library circulation desk. For information, call Cindy Diminture at 781-316-3202.
Open House for English Learners & Tutors
Thu, May 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Are you learning or teaching English as a Second Language? Would you
like to know more about how the Robbins Library can help you succeed?
Please come to the ESL Open House in the Community Room from 7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm on Thursday, May 29th.
There are many different things to do at the Open House. Take a tour
of the library. Enjoy free food from Trader Joe’s. Take home books,
CDs, videos, and cassettes to help you or your students learn English.
Check out novels in foreign languages, including Chinese, French,
Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, and Bengali. Meet other immigrants and
tutors, and find out about local English classes and conversation
groups.
Don’t have a library card? Library staff will help you get one. To
get a free library card, bring a photo ID, such as a driver’s license
or passport. If your photo ID doesn’t list your current address,
bring something that shows where you live, like an electric bill.
You don’t need to be an American citizen to enjoy the library’s
services. Whether you are originally from Arlington or thousands of
miles away, this is your library too. For more information, contact
Amanda Mathiesen, Adult Services Librarian, at 781-316-3217.
Investment Workshops
Tue, May 13, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Financial Advisor to Host Financial Workshops
Chris Chen, a financial advisor in Arlington will host a “Financial Workshop series for Individual Investors.” This series is FREE and will assist individuals in setting financial and investment goals. A syllabus will be provided free of charge.
“Whether you are interested in strategies designed to help you enhance your long-term investment returns, reducing your income taxes or learning income strategies, you should plan to attend this informative class,” Chen says.
Chris earned a BA in economics from the University of Rochester, and an MBA in finance from the University of Texas at Austin. Chris is also an adjunct faculty member in finance at the University of Phoenix. Chris focuses on making complex financial concepts easier to understand.
May 13 – Starting Your Investing Journey – Basic Concepts
May 27 – Moving Down the Road to Your Financial Goals: Principles of sound investing.
June 10 – Arriving at Retirement : Developing Goals
June 24 – Establishing Your Legacy: Wills & Gifting
Where: Community Room from 7:00-9:00 PM.
Limited to 25. Call the Reference Desk to sign-up:
781-316-3233 or e-mail . Please supply your phone number when you e-mail.
Spanish Story Times
Sat, May 10, 2008 at 9:15 AM
Story Times in Spanish . Second Saturday of each month. Upcoming date is May 10th. All ages, drop-in. All ages welcome to join in the fun! Hear stories, sing songs and learn some Spanish words.(some translation) Meet new friends. Robbins Library Community Room.
Reserve Museum Passes Online
Museum passes offered by the Robbins Library may now be reserved online. Arlington residents with a valid Minuteman Library Network card may reserve pases up to two months in advance for the following museums: Children’s Museum, Discovery Museum of Acton, Massachusetts State Parks (parking pass), Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Science, New England Historic Genealogical Society, Gardner Museum, Wheelock Family Theater. Admission to the museums is either free or discounted with the passes.