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Fox – Neighborhood Forest Tree Pickup Week
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.
4 events,
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.
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. All ages welcome! …
Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
We'll be discussing On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King. Copies will be available at the Robbins Library after the April meeting. Follow the group on Facebook.
4 events,
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
4 events,
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
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.
Robbins – Page Turners: Fourth and Fifth Grade Book Club
Robbins – Page Turners: Fourth and Fifth Grade Book Club
A book club for fourth and fifth graders that meets every other month where we have a fun discussion, play games, and maybe create crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in the fourth or fifth grade. Registration is required; sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/page-turners-fourth-and-fifth-grade-book-club-tickets-318943798487 This month's book is The Lemonade War …
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Plug In to Increasing Your Mind-Body Connection
Plug In to Increasing Your Mind-Body Connection
Join us to increase your mind-body connection through evidence-based exercises combined with yoga led by Bre Marie Meagher, PT, DPT, RYT-500, a licensed physical therapist and certified yoga instructor. Dr. Meagher will guide you through breathing techniques, seated exercises to help with mobility and flexibility, standing exercises to help with posture, as well as the …
3 events,
Fox Singalongs
Fox Singalongs
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.
Cybersecurity is National Security: Bridging the Gap
Cybersecurity is National Security: Bridging the Gap
Lauren Zabierek, Executive Director of the Cyber Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs answers important questions about cybersecurity. Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency, sophistication, and scale. Nation state actors and cyber criminals alike often target entities in the private sector, especially those deemed civilian critical infrastructure--a distinct and troubling …
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Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
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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0 events,
2 events,
Robbins – Moving and Grooving
Robbins – Moving and Grooving
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.
Fun at Fox Storytime
Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
0 events,
3 events,
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.
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. All ages welcome! …
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.
4 events,
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
4 events,
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
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.
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 you are having, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email nglade@minlib.net with any questions.
Fox- Mini Masters Art Workshop
Fox- Mini Masters Art Workshop
A monthly art workshop series where the making & the doing matter more than the finished product. Let's get creative and have fun together! For ages 5-7. Registration required; sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mini-masters-art-workshops-tickets-221594865207 This programs runs for 45 minutes-one hour. Caregivers do not need to stay in the room with participants, but they must remain at the …
3 events,
Fox Singalongs
Fox Singalongs
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.
Planting on the Courtyard with Mass Audubon Habitat
Planting on the Courtyard with Mass Audubon Habitat
Join Mass Audubon Field Teachers to discover the inner workings of flowers and observe their many different parts up close with a microscope! Help beautify the courtyard outside the Children's Room by planting marigolds, and decorate a small pot to take one home yourself! Ages 4-10. Space is limited: pick up a free ticket at …
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Guys Book Group
Guys Book Group
This month we’re reading a novel, Gorky Park. by Martin Cruz Smith. Copies can be picked up at Robbins or Fox libraries, just ask for the Guys’ Book Group book. For this hybrid meeting, library visitors can join us in person in the Fox Library Community Room or email Bob Schueler at schuelerbob@gmail.com for the …
1 event,
Fun at Fox Storytime
Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
1 event,
Robbins – Infant Massage Workshop
Robbins – Infant Massage Workshop
Learn the ancient art of infant massage in a quiet and calm environment. The strokes will be demonstrated on a doll while you practice with your own baby! You will learn colic holds, massage techniques, along with other ways to calm and soothe. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hour prior to the program. Sheryl White has …
1 event,
Teen Writers Virtual Spring Presentation
Teen Writers Virtual Spring Presentation
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85790398473?pwd=VVVaR1F3UHVxRkRoSklzczZReDQrQT09 Join us as we celebrate the culmination of the Spring Teen Writers' Workshop led by local author Lynette Benton. Listen to powerful writing and celebrate teen creativity.
4 events,
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.
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. All ages welcome! …
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. All ages welcome! …
3 events,
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
3 events,
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
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.
Video Games in Teen Space for Early Release
Video Games in Teen Space for Early Release
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.
Fox – Ready to Read Kindergarten Book Club
Fox – Ready to Read Kindergarten Book Club
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 have …
2 events,
Fox Singalongs
Fox Singalongs
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.
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
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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2 events,
Robbins – May Special Storytime with Stephanie!
Robbins – May Special Storytime with Stephanie!
May Special Stories - Come read some great books with Stephanie! Stay for a craft. Pick up tickets 1/2 hr prior. Ages 0-5
Pride Prom
Pride Prom
An alternative prom for LGBTQ+ teens and their friends and allies in grades 6-12! Come dance and celebrate! Dress up in what makes you feel fabulous, enjoy performances by our prom Drag King and Queen and dance the night away.
2 events,
Fun at Fox Storytime
Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Spring-for-a-Book Sale
Spring-for-a-Book Sale
Come browse for books in the Community Room, on the 4th Floor, and at outside tables behind the Robbins. Friends Members can shop early beginning at 9:30 am! Donations will be accepted at the Robbins Library beginning Monday, May 9th. Look for the big blue bin in the front lobby near the Circulation Desk. We welcome …
0 events,
3 events,
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.
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. All ages welcome! …
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. All ages welcome! …
4 events,
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Fox – Mother Goose Story Time
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket at the Fox Desk 1/2 hour before the program begins.
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
3 events,
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
Robbins – Storytime for all ages
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.
Fox – If You Give a Kid a Book Club: First Grade Book Club
Fox – If You Give a Kid a Book Club: First Grade Book Club
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. Registration is required: https://janfirstgradebookclub.eventbrite.com. 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 …
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Queer Book Group: One Last Stop
Queer Book Group: One Last Stop
This month's book is “One last stop” by Casey McQuiston. August is pessimistic queer woman who thinks she’s destined to be alone and moving to NYC confirms her cynical outlook. On her daily subway ride August is drawn to a charming butch woman dressed like she wandered out of a 1970s punk show. Turns out …
1 event,
Fox Singalongs
Fox Singalongs
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.
2 events,
Fun at Fox Storytime
Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age two to five! Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
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 you are having, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email nglade@minlib.net with any questions.
1 event,
2 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. All ages welcome! …
2 events,
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Fox Crafting Meet-Up
Love to craft? knit? crochet? Join us! Bring whatever project you are working on and meet other makers.
0 events,
1 event,
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
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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0 events,
1 event,
Robbins- Moving and Grooving
Robbins- Moving and Grooving
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.