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Robbins Library is closed on Monday, October 14, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. |
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 |
Sign up for all book clubs opens today at 6pm. This sign up period is for the Oct-Nov-Dec Fall Session. Sign up for all book clubs through Eventbrite. K/1st Grade Book Club: k1bookcluboct.eventbrite.com 2nd/3rd Grade Book Club: secondthirdfall24.eventbrite.com Rainbow Readers Book Club (3rd-5th Grade):Â RainbowReadersFall24.eventbrite.com
Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence with Arlington Community Education. Join us on Mondays, Sep 23 - Dec 9. Register at: https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/5456/fall-2024/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages
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 things you can do for your health. Every Monday, weather permitting.
Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
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
Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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.
Visit the Teen Room every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours will be approved for volunteering!
**This program has been CANCELLED** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games and floor puzzles or bring your own! Drop-in. For kids of all ages and their adults.
This book group is dedicated to reading and discussing books about science and the many different disciplines and topics it encompasses. Join us every other month to make friends and acquire new knowledge! We’ll be discussing The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History From the Shadow of Dinosaurs To Us by Steve […]
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 2-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Join us for stories, singing, and lap bounces! Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. For ages 0-18 months. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.Â
Choo choo! All aboard for fun with trains at the library. There will be many trains and tracks available to play with and a simple train craft. For kids ages 2+. Drop-in.
Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence with Arlington Community Education. Join us on Mondays, Sep 23 - Dec 9. Register at: https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/5456/fall-2024/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages
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 things you can do for your health. Every Monday, weather permitting.
Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
This month's book is Mae and June and the Wonder Wheel by Charise Mericle Harper. Pick up the book in the Children's Room. We'll talk about the book and do a fun activity. Register at: https://secondthirdfall24.eventbrite.com
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
Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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.
Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. If we can't help with a specific issue, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email arlington@minlib.net with any questions.
**This program has been CANCELLED** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Join Arlington’s Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan, as she leads this poetry book group. This month, the group will discuss Selected Poems by Robert Pinsky. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. Copies are available for pick up at Fox and Robbins libraries. For more information, email jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com.
Join intrepid teen volunteer game masters for fun roleplaying adventures! This session is intended for newcomers and younger players who are looking to try out roleplaying games in a friendly environment. Grades 6-9 are encouraged to attend this session. Volunteers to lead future sessions should email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours […]
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 2-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Join us for stories, singing, and lap bounces! Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. For ages 0-18 months. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.Â
Calling all builders in training - test out your skills! We provide the LEGOs and YOU bring the creativity! For kids ages 3+. Drop in.
Teens and kids read together! Practice your beginner reading skills or just come and be read to! For ages 4-10. Drop in.
Arlington Town Hall Join us for a town wide celebration of this land’s First Peoples! This free event for all ages will feature a fun and educational performance by the Mashpee Wampanoag Red Hawk Singers and Dancers. Through song, dance, and teachings, the Red Hawk Singers and Dancers promote traditional Wampanoag values such as humility […]
The Legend of the Inca Empire’s Origin  La Leyenda del Origen del Imperio Inca This beautiful legend is about the origin and the foundation of the city of Cusco that became the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The story has been told through generations in Peru, and still there are many native indigenous that […]
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 things you can do for your health. Every Monday, weather permitting.
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Maxi and Gracie, Reading Companion Dogs, visit Robbins Library! Whether your child is a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic bookworm, a Reading Companion Dog transforms reading into a special, warm, and furry experience. For new or experienced kid readers. Sign up for a 15 minute one-on-one session at the Robbins Library Children's Desk 30 minutes […]
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
Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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.
When school gets out early, come to the Teen Room for fun and games! The Library’s video game consoles will be out, and crafts and supplies will be available to create fun Halloween costumes. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours will be approved […]
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited. Participants should have 10 copies of a poem they’d like to share with the group. Contact Jean Flanagan at jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com.
Help make the Teen Room the best it can possibly be! Join the Teen Advisory Board to enjoy some pizza and brainstorm new ideas for fun Teen Room resources and activities. This is the most fun you can have getting community service hours! If you have questions about the board or can’t attend but have […]
**This program has been CANCELLED** 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.
**This program has been CANCELLED** 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.
Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence with Arlington Community Education. Join us on Mondays, Sep 23 - Dec 9. Register at: https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/5456/fall-2024/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages
Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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 things you can do for your health. Every Monday, weather permitting.
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Our book for this month is Fungi Grow by Maria Gianferrari. The book is available to borrow at the Fox Library. Caregivers must remain in the library for the duration of the program. Register at: https://k1bookcluboct.eventbrite.com
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
Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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.
Visit the Teen Room every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours will be approved for volunteering!
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Join intrepid teen volunteer game masters for fun roleplaying adventures! This session is intended for experienced players and older teens who are confident in their RPG skills. Grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend this session. Volunteers to lead future sessions should email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours will be approved for […]
Fun book club for kids who fall under the LGBTQ+ Rainbow umbrella. 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 Batcat: Sink or Swim by Meggie Ramm. Books are available in the Children's Room. For grades 3-5. Register at: RainbowReadersFall24.eventbrite.com
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 2-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Join us for stories, singing, and lap bounces! Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. For ages 0-18 months. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.Â
Teens and kids read together! Practice your beginner reading skills or just come and be read to! For ages 4-10. Drop in.
Join Music at the Blissful for a fun filled, interactive, movement-packed music experience for the whole family. We'll sing, jump, shake, and laugh to a variety of songs! For all ages. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Come make some spooky crafts inspired by Halloween! You bring the creativity, and we provide the craft supplies. For ages 2-12. Drop in.
Learn English and build your speaking and writing confidence with Arlington Community Education. Join us on Mondays, Sep 23 - Dec 9. Register at: https://arlington.ce.eleyo.com/course/5456/fall-2024/esol-english-for-speakers-of-other-languages
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 things you can do for your health. Every Monday, weather permitting.
Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Near the Robbins Library is Arlington’s Old Burying Ground, established back in 1724 when Arlington was called Menotomy. In this program, Local History Librarian Steven Prochet will give a tour of the Old Burying Ground, profiling those buried in the cemetery like Jason Russell and Samuel Abbott Smith, explain what the purpose of the winged […]
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
Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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.
Visit the Teen Room every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community service hours will be approved for volunteering!
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games and floor puzzles or bring your own! Drop-in. For kids of all ages and their adults.
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