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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 | Closed |
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. Weather permitting.
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
Robbins Library - Stories, songs and an activity. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr 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. Zoom …
Many seemingly "scary animals" have important jobs. Meet the animals. Two shows. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior to 10:00 or 11:00 show.
Many seemingly "scary animals" have important jobs. Meet the animals. Two shows. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior to 10:00 or 11:00 show.
Zoom Program, Register Here: https://shorturl.at/gyYZ2 During this presentation, we will talk about the reasons for saving your own seeds and learn some of the basic techniques for ensuring genetic purity. We will include discussions about the home garden plants from which seeds can be easily saved and stored for future use. Led by Gretel Anspach, …
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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. Weather permitting.
This month we'll be discussing They Called Us Enemy by George Takei. Books are available for pickup at the Robbins Library. Attend in person or online! Zoom Meeting ID: 885 1330 4202 Passcode: t7ne6X
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate's Drop-in Hours. Participants should have 10 copies of a poem they’d like to share — and a notebook for workshop writing exercises. Contact Jean Flanagan at jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com
Join our performers for a rollicking singalong to old favorites and new. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr prior. Ages 0-5
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
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 …
Come play video games with your friends in the Robbins Library Teen Space! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be set up, so compete with your friends in Mario Cart, Smash Bros, Moving Out, and more!
Have fun tie dying with the crew! Bring your own white shirt, shorts of socks to tie dye. We'll supply the paints. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
DUE TO RAIN, WE'VE MOVED INSIDE. SPACE IS LIMITED. PICK UP TICKET STARTING AT 5:30PM IN THE CHILDREN'S ROOM. Come dance and sing with Stacey Peasley. Bring a picnic dinner and relax on the lawn. No ticket required.
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.
Calling all builders. We provide the LEGOs and you bring the creativity. Drop in.
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. Weather permitting.
Registration opens July 25. We will be cooking from Mi Cocina by Rick Martinez and What's For Dessert by Claire Saffitz. To register, email ldyndiuk@minlib.net with the name of the recipe you want to bring. Space is limited! Registration closes when full or on August 9.
Are you working on a poem you’d like to share but don’t feel it’s ready for your poetry group? Did you just start writing poetry and you’re not sure of what you have on the page? Come share and work on your poetry with the Arlington Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan.
Join our performers for a rollicking singalong to old favorites and new. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr prior. Ages 0-5
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
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 …
Come move, sing and play with our parachute! Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Come play video games with your friends in the Robbins Library Teen Space! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be set up, so compete with your friends in Mario Cart, Smash Bros, Moving Out, and more!
From Octopi to Chameleons, learn how animals hide to survive. Fun, games, trivia. NO live animals. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
Join in with our ongoing Teen-Led role-playing game group for a Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Dice and character sheets are provided, new players are welcome, and teens who are RPG veterans can reach out to the Teen Librarian and help out with the program to get volunteer hours.
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own. Puzzles too! Drop in.
We'll read stories, sing and move. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. 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. Weather permitting.
Zoom Program, Register Here: https://shorturl.at/BCU26 Career transitions can be challenging at the best of times. Add a layer of economic uncertainty, and they can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself considering a career transition – whether chosen or by circumstance – there are steps you can take to help you decide whether now is the …
Join our performers for a rollicking singalong to old favorites and new. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr prior. Ages 0-5
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
March 18, 1990, 13 paintings were stolen from the Isabella Steward Gardner Museum. At this book discussion, we'll hold a magnifying glass to the mystery. Sign up begins August 1 at 9:00am. https://mysteryatthemuseum.eventbrite.com
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 …
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.
Come play video games with your friends in the Robbins Library Teen Space! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be set up, so compete with your friends in Mario Cart, Smash Bros, Moving Out, and more!
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
Bring your current project and enjoy the company of your fellow crafters. Drop-in every fourth Thursday of the month to work on your project, get inspired, and socialize. All crafts and adults are welcome!
Join in with our ongoing Teen-Led role-playing game group for a Dungeons and Dragons adventure! Dice and character sheets are provided, new players are welcome, and teens who are RPG veterans can reach out to the Teen Librarian and help out with the program to get volunteer hours.
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. Weather permitting.
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.
Zoom Program, Register Here: https://shorturl.at/yDY46 Today’s job seeker must be prepared for any interview scenario: by Skype or Zoom, by phone, and in-person. This session will outline steps to get yourself prepared, tips for handling various interview situations, what information is essential to brush up on, as well as potential questions you’ll need to be …
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
Zoom Program, Register Here: https://shorturl.at/dBDU9 This program will dig into practical tips to make your children's birthday parties and school lunches eco-friendly and low waste. We'll also be discussing how kids, families, and communities can be more sustainable as some towns/cities/states move towards free lunches for all. All ages are welcome!
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 …
Come play video games with your friends in the Robbins Library Teen Space! The Library's Nintendo Switch will be set up, so compete with your friends in Mario Cart, Smash Bros, Moving Out, and more!
Swing by the Robbins Library Teen Space to chill out and work on one of a rotating series of casual crafts. All supplies will be provided, all crafting skill levels welcome.
August's "Reel Queer: Documentary and Discussion" is the documentary The Archivettes (2019). This event runs from 7:00-8:45 p.m. Founded in the 1970s in a New York City apartment, The Lesbian Herstory Archives is now the world’s largest collection of materials by and about lesbians. For more than 40 years, the all-volunteer organization has striven to …
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Fun monthly book club for kids that fall under LGBTQ+ rainbow umbrella. We'll read graphic novels with a LGBTQ+ character and then meet to chat and craft. October's read is Batcat by Meggie Ramm. Book available in the Robbins Children's Room. Sign up at RainbowReadersOct.eventbrite.com For grades 3-5.
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