TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …

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TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …

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Social Worker Drop-in Hours

Robbins Library Conference Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Struggling to meet basic needs such as housing, food, or employment? A social worker is now available to answer questions about social services in and around Arlington.

Cookbook Club

Robbins Library Community Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Email Linda Dyndiuk at ldyndiuk@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for this group. There will be more details about this month's meeting soon!

CANCELLED: Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Screening

Robbins Library Community Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Due to inclement weather, the Robbins and Fox Branch Libraries will close at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. As entertaining as it is inspiring, Crip Camp uses one group's remarkable story to highlight hope for the future and the power of community. A groundbreaking summer camp galvanizes a group of teens with disabilities to …

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TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)

Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …

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Event Series English NOW! Conversation Group

English NOW! Conversation Group

Robbins Library Community Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

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 the community.  Participants in these free conversation groups discuss varied subjects under the supervision of native speakers. Zoom conversation groups are also available. Email englishnowArlington@gmail.com for the Zoom links.  Zoom …

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National Park Lunchtime Lectures: Boston African American National Historic Site Presents ‘Explore The Black Heritage Trail’

Online Event - Via Zoom MA, United States

Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Boston African American National Historic Site, entitled "Explore the Black Heritage Trail." The Black Heritage Trail showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, …

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Plug into a True Story Theater Evening

Robbins Library Community Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Plug in to a free interactive storytelling performance by True Story Theater, Arlington's dramatic improv troupe. The performance is inspired by this year's ART title. Come to watch, or share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences around disability activism and/or your thoughts on reading the book. Laugh, cry, and gain insights as True Story's actors and …

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What’s it Like to Be Disabled in Arlington?: A panel discussion featuring Arlington’s Disability Commission

Robbins Library Community Room 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

In celebration of the Disability Commission’s 30th anniversary, please join us for a panel discussion with current and former Commission members and Arlington residents about their experiences living in Town. We will also be highlighting some of the work accomplished by the commission in its 30 year history.  Assistive hearing devices are available for this …

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