Reel Queer: Documentary and Discussion

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

Reel Queer: Documentary & Discussion Taint nobody’s business: Queer blues divas of the 1920s (28 mins) T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness excavates the hidden sexualities of Black female entertainers who reigned over the nascent blues recording industry of the 1920s. Unlike the male-dominated jazz scene, early blues provided a space for women to take the lead and […]

Event Series Fox Walking Club

CANCELED — Fox Walking Club

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

**Due to unfavorable sidewalk conditions, the Jan. 8 meetup is CANCELED.** We will meet at the library and walk between 1.5-3 miles mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friends in your community. Getting regular physical activity is one of the best […]

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 available to answer questions about social services in and around Arlington.

Cookbook Club

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

This month we're cooking from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. Registration is full for this meeting, but email ldyndiuk@minlib.net to get on the mailing list for this group.

Robbins Library Book Discussion Group

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

This month we’ll be discussing The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan. Books are available for pickup at the Robbins Library. Attend in person or online! Zoom Meeting ID: 844 1368 0139 Passcode: r7MC6j

Event Series Gentle Yoga and Meditation

Gentle Yoga and Meditation

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

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by our local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one of our chairs. Sponsored by the Friends of the Robbins Library

Beehive Poetry with Arlington’s Poet Laureate

Beehive Poets Table, Robbins Library 3rd floor 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate's Poetry Workshop. Participants should have 10 copies of a poem they’d like to share with the group. Contact Jean Flanagan at jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com

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.

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.

Verses Book Group

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

Join Arlington’s Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan, as she leads this poetry book group at the Fox Branch every second Wednesday afternoon of the month. This month, the group will discuss Aimless Love by Billy Collins. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. Copies are available for pick up at Fox and Robbins. January and February’s […]