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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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: Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site Presents ‘Olmsted’s Life & Legacy’

Online Event - Via Zoom MA, United States

Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline, entitled "Olmsted's Life and Legacy." While the world knows him today as the foremost American landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted would live a full life well before designing open green spaces. From a childhood in New England, Olmsted went on …

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FOX – Fiction Firsts Book Club for First Graders

Fox Library 175 Massachusetts Avenue,, Arlington, MA, United States

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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ROBBINS – Writing Club for Ages 7-10

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

Registration begins today, March 1, for Writing Club and is required for attendance. Writing Club is for writers ages 7-10 and is a fun interactive exploration of different types of writing. Do you want to make up your own story or comic? Are you a poet at heart? Come make your own journal.  Sign up …

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ROBBINS – Book Club for 4th/5th Grade

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

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

Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation

Online Event - Via Zoom MA, United States

Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting. Discover secrets to increasing happiness in everyday life and learn ways to make it grow each day. No previous experience required. Sessions are led by mindfulness, yoga and meditation teacher Janhavi Wadwhani. The sessions will continue on the first and third Thursdays of …

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