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Robbins and Fox Libraries will be closed from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day Weekend.
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Registration for Fall Book Clubs
Registration for Fall Book Clubs
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: https://k1bookcluboct.eventbrite.com 2nd/3rd Grade Book Club: https://secondthirdfall24.eventbrite.com Rainbow Readers Book Club (3rd-5th Grade): RainbowReadersFall24@eventbrite.com
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Robbins – Sing-Along
Robbins – Sing-Along
**This program has been moved from Fox to Robbins** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
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
3 events,
Teen Room Game Day
Teen Room Game Day
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!
Fox – Card Game Night for all ages
Fox – Card Game Night for all ages
Bring your family and friends to Fox Branch's new weekly Card Game Night. We will have a variety of card games, including classics and newer ones, perfect for kids and their grownups or just adults. Ages 3-adult. Drop in.
2 events,
Robbins – Family Game Night
Robbins – Family Game Night
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.
2 events,
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
Craft Fair 2024 will be held on Saturday, Dec 7, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Do you have something crafty that you’d like to sell? For ages 8-18. Space is extremely limited and registration closes fast. kidsholidaycraftfair2024.eventbrite.com
4 events,
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Robbins – Moving and Grooving
Robbins – Moving and Grooving
**This program has been moved from Fox to Robbins** 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.
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Robbins – Moving and Grooving
Robbins – Moving and Grooving
**This program has been moved from Fox to Robbins** 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.
2 events,
Registration for Fall Book Clubs
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
9 events,
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
ARLINGTON EATS - Food stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Fox Walking Club
Fox Walking Club
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.
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
ARLINGTON EATS - Food stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
5 events,
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CANCELLED Fox – Sing-Along
CANCELLED Fox – Sing-Along
**This program has been CANCELLED** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
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
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Evening Beehive Poetry Workshop
Evening Beehive Poetry Workshop
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.
7 events,
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
Robbins – Children’s Storytime EATS
ARLINGTON EATS - Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. During this story time we will read and sing songs about food. For ages 3-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
English NOW! Conversation Group
English NOW! Conversation Group
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.
Teen Room Game Day
Teen Room Game Day
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!
7 events,
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Verses Book Group
Verses Book Group
Join Arlington’s Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan, as she leads this poetry book group. This month, the group will discuss Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur. 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.
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Teen Led RPG Club – Beginner Session
Teen Led RPG Club – Beginner Session
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. Patrons in Grades 6-9 are encouraged to attend this session. Volunteers to lead future sessions should email Teen Librarian Stephen at storopov@minlib.net - community […]
Robbins – Family Game Night
Robbins – Family Game Night
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.
5 events,
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5 EATS
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5 EATS
ARLINGTON EATS - We will read stories and sing songs about food! For ages 1-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5 EATS
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5 EATS
ARLINGTON EATS - We will read stories and sing songs about food! For ages 1-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
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Robbins – Ready, Set, LEGO!
Robbins – Ready, Set, LEGO!
Calling all builders in training - test out your skills! We provide the LEGOs and YOU bring the creativity! For kids ages 3+. Drop in.
3 events,
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Robbins – Playdough Palooza
Robbins – Playdough Palooza
Come play with our playdough! We have special tools and toys to squish, cut, and roll the dough. For ages 2-8. Drop in.
3 events,
Registration for Fall Book Clubs
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
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Book Sale Drive-By Drop Off
Book Sale Drive-By Drop Off
Robbins Library Parking Lot New this year: drop off your donations! Drive up with your donations and our friendly volunteers will help unload them from your vehicle. Please do not donate any textbooks, encyclopedias, videotapes, or guidebooks more than ten years old, books without covers or damaged books. Volunteers are needed, contact Friends Coordinator Amy […]
3 events,
Fox Walking Club
Fox Walking Club
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.
3 events,
CANCELLED Fox – Sing-Along
CANCELLED Fox – Sing-Along
**This program has been cancelled.** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
7 events,
Robbins – Parachute Playtime
Robbins – Parachute Playtime
Come move, sing, and play with our parachute! Meet in the Children's Room and then we'll head outside and shake the 'chute. For ages 0-6. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
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English NOW! Conversation Group (location changed)
English NOW! Conversation Group (location changed)
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.
Teen Room Game Day
Teen Room Game Day
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!
5 events,
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Afternoon Beehive Poetry Workshop
Afternoon Beehive Poetry Workshop
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.
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Teen Led RPG Club – Advanced Session
Teen Led RPG Club – Advanced Session
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. Patrons in 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 […]
Robbins – Family Game Night
Robbins – Family Game Night
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.
5 events,
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Robbins – Town Day Read-a-thon
Robbins – Town Day Read-a-thon
Come celebrate Town Day with us! Stop in to relax in our beach chairs and read a picture book-or two. Add a dot to our mural for each book and let’s see how many we can read in one day. Stop by the Friends of the Robbins Library book sale too!
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 1-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 1-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
3 events,
Registration for Fall Book Clubs
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
Robbins – Banned Book Week
Robbins – Banned Book Week
Come take out our wrapped banned books and see if you can guess the title of the covered book from our clues on the outside.
6 events,
ESOL Classes for Level 1 Low Beginners
ESOL Classes for Level 1 Low Beginners
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
Fox Walking Club
Fox Walking Club
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.
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Social Worker Drop-in Hours
Social Worker Drop-in Hours
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.
7 events,
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Robbins – Sing-Along
Robbins – Sing-Along
**This program has been moved from Fox to Robbins** Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
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
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New Book and Poetry Open Mic
New Book and Poetry Open Mic
Arlington’s Beehive Poetry Group invites you to the “New Book and Open Mic” series. Featuring readings from recent publications by local poets, followed by an open mic for other poets to share their work. This month’s featured poets are Martha Collins and Charles O. Hartman. Introductions by Steve Rapp. Open mic reading slots will be […]
10 events,
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Robbins – Children’s Storytime
Robbins – Children’s Storytime
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! Conversation Group
English NOW! Conversation Group
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.
Teen Room Game Day
Teen Room Game Day
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!
7 events,
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Drop-in Tech Help
Drop-in Tech Help
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.
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Teen Advisory Board Kickoff Party
Teen Advisory Board Kickoff Party
A new school year means new opportunities for teens to take the lead! The Robbins Library TAB will ring in the 2024-2025 school year with pizza, music, and games while brainstorming fun programs and improvements for the Teen Space. This is the most fun you can have getting community service hours!
Robbins – Crafternoon
Robbins – Crafternoon
Come make some crafts with us! You bring the creativity and we provide the craft supplies. For ages 2+. Drop-in.
6 events,
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 1-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Fox – Storytime Ages 1-5
Stories, rhymes, and fun! For ages 1-5. Alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up ticket 1/2 hr. prior.
5 events,
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Walk with Your Neighbors
Walk with Your Neighbors
National “Good Neighbor Day” is a great reason to take a walk with your neighbors! This special Saturday edition of the Fox Walking Club will meet at the front door at Robbins Library. We will walk between 1.5-3 miles mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway to the Fox Branch Library and back. […]
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Banned Books Week: 2nd Annual “Let Freedom Read” Silent Read-In
Banned Books Week: 2nd Annual “Let Freedom Read” Silent Read-In
In partnership with libraries across the nation, come together to show your support for the right to read freely! Join your neighbors during our second annual “Let Freedom Read” silent read-in. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a great book to read. We will have a selection of books available, including many challenged or […]
2 events,
Registration for Fall Book Clubs
Registration for Holiday Craft Fair
7 events,
ESOL Classes for Level 1 Low Beginners
ESOL Classes for Level 1 Low Beginners
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
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Robbins – Children’s Storytime
Robbins – Children’s Storytime
Stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Fox Walking Club
Fox Walking Club
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.
3 events,
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
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
5 events,
English NOW! Conversation Group
English NOW! Conversation Group
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.
Teen Room Game Day
Teen Room Game Day
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!
Fox – Card Game Night for all ages
Fox – Card Game Night for all ages
Bring your family and friends to Fox Branch's new weekly Card Game Night. We will have a variety of card games, including classics and newer ones, perfect for kids and their grownups or just adults. Ages 3-adult. Drop in.
3 events,
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Science Book Group
Science Book Group
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 […]