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700 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
P: 781-316-3200
| Monday - Wednesday | 9 AM - 9 PM |
| Thursday | 1 PM - 9 PM |
| Friday - Saturday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
| Sunday | 2 PM - 5 PM |
This month, we’re starting “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!" Come into the Libraries to find out more and to sign up! Parents sign their little ones up to read 1, 000 books before they start kindergarten. We have books, lists, and suggestions. Come into the libraries to sign up and collect a booklet to start counting …
Sign up for one of our Kids' Book Clubs! Join us for monthly in-person meetings where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! Sign up for all book clubs opens today at 6pm and will be open through January 31st. This sign up period is for the Spring Session (Feb.-March-April). Sign up …
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Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. You'll learn how to tune, strum and read chords. After a short lesson, you'll be able to play songs. No experience necessary! Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of hers. For …
Storytime for kids ages 1-2. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids age 0-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Stories, songs, and lots of wiggling for kids ages 3-5! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
A monthly, in-person book club for First Graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in First Grade and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. The book selection …
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Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
This month's book is The Okay Witch by Emma Steinkellner. We'll talk about the book and have a fun activity. Books are available in the Children's Room. Registration is required. Sign up for registration is held at the beginning of the series (Jan.)  https://4and5bookclub.eventbrite.com
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in For kids of all ages and their adults. Masks are recommended.
Toddlers! Grab your grown ups and meet up in the Robbins Library Children's Room to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy! Ages 2-4. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
CANCELLED- Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Stories, songs, and lots of wiggling for kids ages 1-2! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Stories, songs, and lots of wiggling for kids ages 3-5! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
A monthly, in-person book club for Kindergarteners where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:30pm. The book selection for each month will be available in the children's …
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Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
This month's read for book club is Jada Jones #1: Rock Star by Kelly Starling Lyons. Books are available for checkout in the Children's Room. Program is for participants currently in Second and Third grade. Sign up is required. Sign up is held at the beginning of the series. Sign up here: https://2and3bookclub.eventbrite.com
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in For kids of all ages and their adults. Masks are recommended.
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Move, wiggle, dance, and explore with your little one. For children ages 1-3. Please pick up a ticket at the Children’s Desk 1/2 hour prior.
Stories, songs, and lots of wiggling for kids ages 3-5! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Fun book club for kids who fall under the LGBTQ+ Rainbow umbrella. Welcome to readers of all genders. We'll read a graphic novel with an LGBTQ+ main character and then meet up to chat and make a craft. This month's read is Lumberjanes #1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis. Books …
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in For kids of all ages and their adults. Masks are recommended.
Toddlers! Grab your grown ups and meet up in the Robbins Library Children's Room to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy! Ages 2-4. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
Bring your creativity and your willingness to conquer new decorating skills! We'll learn a technique called "flooding" cookies with royal icing. They'll look like they came out of a high-end bakery! Icing recipe will be provided, so you can try again at home. Registration required: https://RobbinsLibraryCookieDecorating2023.eventbrite.com
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Come and create! We'll provide the materials, you provide the imagination! Drop-In. For kids of all ages.
A colorful, wacky magic show, with super cute and hilarious animal puppets! Enjoy the magic and the comedy. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour before the show. Masks are recommended.
We're having a Pokéthon at the Fox Library this February Vacation! Join us for three days of programming for kids age 7+ at the Fox Branch. Collect badges at each event as you master new skills on your way to becoming a Pokémon Master! Collect all four badges and receive your Pokémon Master certificate at …
We're having a Pokéthon at the Fox Library this February Vacation! Join us for three days of programming for kids age 7+ at the Fox Branch. Collect badges at each event as you master new skills on your way to becoming a Pokémon Master! Collect all four badges and receive your Pokémon Master certificate at …
Newton the puppet and the rest of the gang are back for some storytime fun! Newton and his puppet friends take turns reading stories and singing songs. At the end of the show, kids can come say hi to Newton. For ages 3-7. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hour before the program.
We're having a Pokéthon at the Fox Library this February Vacation! Join us for three days of programming for kids age 7+ at the Fox Branch. Collect badges at each event as you master new skills on your way to becoming a Pokémon Master! Collect all four badges and receive your Pokémon Master certificate at …
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in For kids of all ages and their adults. Masks are recommended.
CANCELLED Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Support Arlington’s libraries by purchasing children’s and teen books, movies, and music. There will be craft activities to keep children occupied as parents search for books. Come browse all the wonderful picture books, early readers, chapter books, books for teens, puzzles and games, and more! Donations will be accepted at the library beginning in early …
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Calling all builders in training - test out your skills at the Robbins Library. We provide the LEGOs and YOU bring the creativity! Geared at ages 3+. Drop-in.
Stories, songs, and lots of wiggling for kids ages 1-2! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
CANCELLED - Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
CANCELLED - Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
Story time for kids ages 3-5. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
A monthly, in-person book club for First Graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in First Grade and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. The book selection …
FOX – Fiction Firsts Book Club for First Graders Read More »
his month's book is Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. We'll talk about the book and have a fun activity. Books are available in the Children's Room. Registration is required. Sign up for registration is held at the beginning of the series (Jan.) Registration is required: https://4and5bookclub.eventbrite.com
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in For kids or all ages and their adults. Masks are recommended.
Toddlers! Grab your grown ups and meet up in the Robbins Library Children's Room to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy! Ages 2-4. Drop in. Masks are recommended
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
A unique and interactive music experience for the whole family! Includes Spanish language, freestyle dance, musical jams and more! For all ages. Please pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour before the program. For kids of all ages. Masks are recommended.
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