Rescheduled | Film Screening: Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution

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

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 galvanized a group of teens with disabilities to help build a movement, forging a new path toward greater equality. The 2020 award-winning documentary Crip Camp: A Disability …

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ROBBINS – Violet the Clown: Career Day Show!

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

Come join Violet the Clown for her Career Day Show!  Violet  arrives dressed as a mom, and then she transforms into a clown right before your very eyes!  She performs a comedy magic show, followed by photo ops with the kids.  Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.

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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Drop-in Tech Help

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

Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. If we can't help with a specific issue you are having, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email arlington@minlib.net with any questions.

Teen Tarot Reading

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

Join Leeza Masia from The Tarot Collective and learn about the way that tarot cards can be a wonderful tool for self-reflection, self-discovery, and intuitive development. Tarot reading encourages us to reflect on ideas that can help develop a sense of who we are and where we are on our life's journey.  Bring your own deck or borrow one to explore!  For …

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FOX – Dragons & the Ice Sorceress with Talewise!

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

Journey back to a time of castles and dragons! This fun fantasy adventure is all about an Ice Sorceress who tries to cancel spring … and the two kids who use science to thwart her icy plans!   Volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments as we explore the changing states of matter …

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ROBBINS – Rainbow Readers Book Club

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

Fun book club for kids that fall under the LGBTQ+ Rainbow umbrella. Welcome to readers of all genders in 3rd through 5th grade. 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 Backstagers #1: Rebels Without Applause by James Tynion …

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Fred Marchant Poetry Reading

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

Well-known Arlington poet Fred Marchant will read from his book Said Not Said followed by a discussion. Marchant is the author of five books of poetry, Full Moon Boat (2000) and The Looking House (2009), Tipping Point, won the 1993 Washington Prize from The Word Works. In 2002 Dedalus Press of Dublin Ireland brought out House on …

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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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Reading Room Music Series: Singer-Songwriter, Erin Ash Sullivan

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

To close this season’s Reading Room Music Series the Friends of the Robbins Library is delighted to welcome Erin Ash Sullivan. Erin is a Massachusetts-based, Americana/folk singer-songwriter who loves a good storytelling song. In 2021 she released her debut solo album, We Can Hear Each Other, which reached #10 on the FAI Folk DJ Chart. This year, …

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