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Banned Books Week 2022
Banned Books Week is taking place this year between September 18 – 24. One of the basic policies in the Library Bill of Rights states: Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment. “Library Bill of Rights”, American Library Association, June 30, 2006.http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill (Accessed September 20, 2022)Document ID: […]
Read MoreMartial Arts Movies to Stream
Did you watch “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and want to stream some amazing martial arts movies? We’ve put together a list of some great titles available on Hoopla and Kanopy. For more martial arts movies stop by Robbins and check out the “Everything Everywhere All at Once” display. Fantasy (Wuxia) The Assassin (Hoopla and […]
Read MoreUncle Sam and the Origins of Town Day
After a three year absence, Town Day returns to Arlington on September 17th. Traditionally, this is a day where Arlington businesses and organizations set up booths in Arlington Center with sales and games, including our own Friends of Robbins Library Town Day book sale! But why do we hold a town day in the middle […]
Read MoreEnglish Language Learner Resources
Learning English as a second language? Check out these new resources! Click the Select Language box at the bottom of this page to translate this text into another language. English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in […]
Read MoreBingo Square: Ocean-themed audiobooks through Hoopla
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge but need help with this specific bingo square? We’ve got some suggestions for you! Browse through the titles and click to access. Happy reading! The following are ocean-themed audiobooks available through Hoopla! Looking for more summer reading suggestions? Check our blog archive for more! Fiction They Came from the […]
Read MoreBingo Square: Fantasy Novel Set In or Near the Ocean
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge but need help with this specific bingo square? We’ve got some suggestions for you! Browse through the titles and click to access the catalog record. And remember: HAVE FUN!
Read MoreBingo Square: Ocean-themed graphic novel
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge and having a hard time figuring out what to read the square “ocean-themed graphic novel”? Here are some suggestions for you. Looking for more summer reading bingo suggestions? Check our blog archive for more! Black is the Color by Julia Gfrörer. Black is the Color […]
Read MoreBingo Square: Nonfiction Books About Sustainable Seafood
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge and stumped by this bingo square? Never fear – we have some book suggestions for you! These are all nonfiction books about sustainable seafood. Looking for more summer reading bingo suggestions? Check our blog archive for more! Cookbooks Good Fish: 100 Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the Pacific […]
Read MoreBingo Square: Novels Set On Boats
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge and stumped by this bingo square? Never fear – we have some book suggestions for you! These novels are all set on boats (or at least a big chunk of the novel is set on a boat, which is good enough.)
Read MoreBingo Square: A Mystery or thriller with a beach theme
Are you participating in the 2022 Adult Summer Reading Challenge but need help with the bingo square “mystery or thriller with a beach theme”? We’ve got some suggestions for you! Browse through the titles and click on the links to access the catalog. Looking for more summer reading bingo suggestions? Check our blog archive for more! Beauty Queens by […]
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