Robbins Storytime for all ages
Robbins Storytime for all ages
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Robbins: Closed Now  | Fox: Closed Now
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 |
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free 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. All ages welcome! …
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Director Anne Makepeace joins us for a film screening and Q&A of her award winning film, We Still Live Here: As Nutayuneân. Celebrated every Thanksgiving as the Indians who saved the Pilgrims from starvation, and then largely forgotten, the Wampanoag Tribes of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are now saying loud and clear, and in …
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Children's Storytimes - ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs and/or a craft for children ages 3-5 at the Robbins Library. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 prior.
This month we’re reading Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust. Copies can be picked up at the Robbins Library, just ask for the Queer Book Group Book. This is a hybrid event - either come to the Robbins Library Conference room or join by zoom: https://bit.ly/3NyxkeD Newcomers are welcome! Â
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Fox desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Move, wiggle, dance and explore with your little one. For children ages 1-3. Space is limited. Please pick up a ticket at the Children’s Desk 1/2 hour prior.
Do you want to make the world more just for people of all races? Learn how to harness your superpowers to make a difference. For ages 9-12. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free 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. All ages welcome! …
Please Look After Mom by Kyung-sook Shin is available for pickup at the Robbins Library. Follow the group on Facebook.
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
Children's Storytimes - ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs and/or a craft for children ages 3-5 at the Robbins Library. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 prior.
This month's book is The Magician's Boy by Susan Cooper. Required registration opens at 9am on 3/16 at https://secondthirdbooks.eventbrite.com Copies of the book will be available at the Children's Services desk.
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Fox desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Zoom Only This library 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! Email nglade@minlib.net for Zoom link. Books and Audiobooks are available at the circulation desk.
Zoom program, register at https://forms.gle/YQgMQsZd3ZLQ4CTR6 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 …
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Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Ages 0-5
We’re kicking off the return of Food Friday with two fan favorites! Goldfish Crackers and Oreos! Come try a variety of flavors and then vote on your favorite! Grades 6-12.
Learn the benefits from having a Mindfulness practice with Sheryl White! Mindfulness can help you focus and become more peaceful. We'll do simple and fun activities to encourage relaxation. For ages 4-8. Space is limited; pick up a ticket 30 minutes in advance.
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free 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. All ages welcome! …
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.
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Historical Arlington Newspapers, previously available on microfilm, are now available for anyone to search online from the years of 1871-2005! Join local history librarian, Steven Prochet, to learn how to search this database. Discover Arlington history, look up obituaries, and other family history in the library or from your own home! Contact sprochet@minlib.net or 781-316-3218 …
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Children's Storytimes - ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs and/or a craft for children ages 3-5 at the Robbins Library. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 prior.
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 nglade@minlib.net with any questions.
A monthly art workshop series where the making & the doing matter more than the finished product. Let's get creative and have fun together! This programs runs for 45 minutes-one hour. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-masters-art-workshops-tickets-221594865207 Registration required. For ages 5-7. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room with participants, but they must remain …
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Fox desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
A monthly book club for Kindergarteners where we have a fun discussion, play games, and maybe create crafts! For kids currently enrolled in Kindergarten. The book selection for each month will be available in the children's area at the Fox Library for pickup prior to the club meeting. Kids can read the book themselves or …
Join the Friends of the Robbins Library for our (in person!) monthly program and Annual General Meeting. Learn about this close-to-home trail that traverses 230 miles from Plum Island to Duxbury Kingston Bay. The Bay Circuit Trail provides a place for recreation while ensuring the protection of open space. Spring is around the corner and …
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Join Maura Mendoza in this fun Latin American singalong! Dance and keep to the beat with the egg shakers, tambourines, and maracas. For kids of all ages. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
For Earth Day! Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Observe live earthworms with magnifiers! ACTIVITY: Make …
Decluttering your home to make it more livable or getting ready to downsize is not simple. It brings up dozens of questions. What do I keep? What do I do with what I don’t want to keep? Do I give it away or throw it out? If I’m staying where I am, how do I …
Zoom program, register at https://forms.gle/YQgMQsZd3ZLQ4CTR6 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 …
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Come journey back through time to hear, experience, and learn about the music of America’s black musical giants!  For kids of all ages. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Happy Earth Day! We are celebrating  by participating in the 13th Annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program (neighborhoodforest.org). For those that signed up: you will receive an email from the library when your trees are ready to be picked up at the Fox Branch.
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. For kids of all ages and their parents/guardians. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free 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. All ages welcome! …
Speculative Fiction Book Group Monday, April 25 7:00-8:00pm Robbins Library Conference Room with remote attendance option Robbins has a new book group for fans of science fiction, fantasy, and tales of alternate realities! Join us for our first meeting to discuss Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi. We meet every two months, so mark your calendars! …
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Meet our new local history librarian, Steven Prochet, and get an introduction to the resources of the Local History Room. Learn about the collection and ask any questions you may have on Arlington history, genealogy, and the history of your home. Questions will be addressed on a first-come, first served at this drop-in session. Contact …
We are celebrating Earth Day this spring by participating in the 13th Annual Neighborhood Forest free tree program.(neighborhoodforest.org). For those that signed up, pick up your free tree at the Fox Branch Library after you receive an email from the library that your trees are ready. Pickup through May 4th.
Children's Storytimes - ages 3-5 Join us for stories, songs and/or a craft for children ages 3-5 at the Robbins Library. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 prior.
Head on over to the library after lunch and play some video games on our television! We have a Nintendo Switch and a PS4 all set and ready to go. Grades 6-12.
A monthly book club for first graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and maybe create crafts! For kids currently enrolled in first grade. The book selection for each month will be available in the children's area at Fox for pickup prior to the club meeting. Kids can read the book themselves or …
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Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Fox desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
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 nglade@minlib.net with any questions.
Mandy is back to adorn your skin with beautiful henna tattoos! The henna paste is applied artfully to the skin in breathtaking designs, and stains the skin for several weeks. It is safe for all skin types. Grades 6-12. Â
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
April Showers Special Stories - Come read some great books about rain and spring with Kerry! Stay for a craft. Pick up tickets 1/2 hr prior. Ages 0-5
Come see Pumpernickel Puppets perform the classic tale "Sir George and the Dragon". A demonstration period will follow the performance. For ages 3+. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hr. prior.