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Plug In to a Free Concert with Vance Gilbert
Plug In to a Free Concert with Vance Gilbert
What do you get when you combine acoustic guitar, songs composed with a sense of poetry and infused with humor, plus a smooth tenor voice? Arlington resident Vance Gilbert, considered by many to be an integral part of the national folk scene. We are kicking off Plug In's 11th season with Vance, whose approach to …
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. 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 now available to answer questions about social services in and around Arlington.
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club
Cookbook Club Monday, September 26 6:30-8:00 p.m. Robbins Library Community Room *Registration is full for this month.* Our cookbook will be Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk. Choose a recipe to make, and register by emailing your recipe choice to Linda Dyndiuk at ldyndiuk@minlib.net by September …
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Fox Singalong!
Fox Singalong!
Our Singalongs continue through September! Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians every Tuesday morning at 10am at the Fox Branch, June through September! Robbins Singalongs are paused and will resume in October.
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.
Social Justice Book Club: One Person, No Vote
Social Justice Book Club: One Person, No Vote
This month’s Social Justice Book Group selection will discuss the issue of voter suppression with the book selection, One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying our Democracy by Carol Anderson. Copies available in our Arlington Libraries, the Minuteman system, and on Libby. Email Steven Prochet sprochet@minlib.net for meeting link. Call (781) 316-3218 for …
3 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. Zoom …
Queer Book Group: “Lot” by Bryan Washington
Queer Book Group: “Lot” by Bryan Washington
The Queer Book Group will be discussing "Lot: Stories" by Bryan Washington. Lot is a collection of connected short stories about black and Latinx communities in Houston. While it has a memoir like feel, it is fiction. Lot won a Lamdba literary award in 2020 for best gay fiction and you can read a review …
Arlington’s Tree Committee: Past, Present and Future
Arlington’s Tree Committee: Past, Present and Future
Susan Stamps is an attorney, member of the Arlington Tree Committee, co-author of Arlington’s Tree Protection and Preservation Bylaw, and an Arlington Town Meeting member. She will talk about the Tree Committee in this time of climate change – its history, our Tree Warden, current projects, challenges, and future plans. Questions encouraged! Sponsored by the …
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FOX- Fun at Fox Storytime
FOX- Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
ROBBINS- Baby Sign Language
ROBBINS- Baby Sign Language
Learn how to help give your baby the ability to communicate before he/she can speak! In this class, we will review research and benefits, learn and practice several signs through demonstration, and teach your baby some American Sign Language.  For parents/caregivers and children ages 2 months to pre-verbal. Masks are recommended for participants age 2+.
Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day: The Art and Teachings of Deborah Spears Moorehead
Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day: The Art and Teachings of Deborah Spears Moorehead
Join us for an engaging conversation with Deborah Spears Moorehead, an artist, author, and Culture Bearer of the Seaconke Pokanoket Wampanoag Tribal Nation. Moorehead is a direct descendant of Massasoit Ousamequin, the great Pokanoket leader who was memorialized in bronze by Cyrus Dallin for Plymouth, MA. Learn about Moorehead’s work as an artist and author, …
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ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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! …
Teen Writers Group (on Zoom)
Teen Writers Group (on Zoom)
Register by emailing russellfundcoordinator@minlib.net Work with Lynette Benton, published writer and writing instructor, to begin or move forward on your writing projects (poetry, short story, novel excerpt). Ms. Benton will inspire and guide you on your writing journey. Sessions meet on Zoom and will continue in the spring. For ages 12-18. The series will end with …
3 events,
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended all participants ages 2+ (including caregivers).
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- Wednesday Storytime
ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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. Zoom …
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 arlington@minlib.net with any questions.
6 events,
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
FOX- Fiction Firsts Book Club for First Graders
FOX- Fiction Firsts Book Club for First Graders
A monthly, in-person book club for First Graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in First Grade and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:15pm. Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3pcXcSh The book selection for each month …
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ROBBINS- Page Turners Book Club for Fourth & Fifth Graders
ROBBINS- Page Turners Book Club for Fourth & Fifth Graders
A monthly, in-person book club for fourth & fifth graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in fourth & fifth grade and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:15pm. Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3SzcM86 The book …
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FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
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ROBBINS- Moving & Grooving
ROBBINS- Moving & 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. Masks are recommended for participants age 2+.
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3 events,
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended all participants ages 2+ (including caregivers).
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- Wednesday Storytime
ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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. Zoom …
FOX- Ready to Read Book Club for Kindergarteners
FOX- Ready to Read Book Club for Kindergarteners
A monthly, in-person book club for Kindergarteners where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten and meets at the Fox Branch Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:15pm. Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3paVbGc The book selection for each month will be …
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4 events,
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
ROBBINS- Bookmarks Book Club for Second & Third Graders
ROBBINS- Bookmarks Book Club for Second & Third Graders
A monthly, in-person book club for Second and Third Graders where we have a fun discussion, play games, and make crafts! This book club is for kids who are currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd grade and meets at the Robbins Library. Book club meetings are from 3:30-4:15pm. Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3pfjKl6 The book selection …
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Reel Queer: Bite Marks
Reel Queer: Bite Marks
Truck-driver Brewster takes over his missing brother's delivery of a load of coffins to a funeral home. He picks up hitchhiking gay couple Cary and Vogel (whose relationship is in trouble) to help him stay awake. When Brewster's GPS leads them into a deserted junkyard, his truck breaks down, stranding them. Night falls, and the …
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ROBBINS: Toddler Play Together
ROBBINS: Toddler Play Together
Toddlers! Grab your grown ups and meet up in the Robbins Library Children's Room to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy! Ages 2-4. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
1 event,
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
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TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …
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ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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! …
5 events,
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended all participants ages 2+ (including caregivers).
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 arlington@minlib.net with any questions.
6 events,
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …
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ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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. Zoom …
3 events,
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
ROBBINS- Kids’ Crafternoon
ROBBINS- Kids’ Crafternoon
Drop by the Children's Room to get crafty this Fall at our Fall Crafternoon! All ages. Masks recommended.
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga, & Meditation
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 first and third Thursdays of …
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1 event,
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
1 event,
FOX: Minis in Motion
FOX: Minis in Motion
Let’s dance! Minis in Motion is a fun, creative movement class for young children. Bring your imagination and get ready to dance and explore movement through music, and learn simple ballet, tap and jazz moves! For ages 2-5. Please pick up a ticket 1/2 hour before the program. Masks recommended.
0 events,
6 events,
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …
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ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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 Storytime
FOX- Mother Goose Storytime
Rhymes, songs, stories, & bouncing babies! For kids age 0 to 5. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended all participants ages 2+ (including caregivers).
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
ROBBINS- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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,
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …
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ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
ROBBINS- Wednesday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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. Zoom …
2 events,
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
FOX- Kids’ Singalong
Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
ROBBINS: Family Game Night
ROBBINS: Family Game Night
Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games or bring your own! Drop-in. All ages. Masks recommended.
1 event,
ROBBINS: Toddler Play Together
ROBBINS: Toddler Play Together
Toddlers! Grab your grown ups and meet up in the Robbins Library Children's Room to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy! Ages 2-4. Drop in. Masks are recommended.
2 events,
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
FOX: Fun at Fox Storytime
Stories, rhymes, & fun for kids age 2-5! Meets on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended.
ROBBINS- Music at the Blissful: Fun for Fall!
ROBBINS- Music at the Blissful: Fun for Fall!
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! All ages. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hour before the program. Masks recommended.
0 events,
4 events,
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Are you a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) whose first language is not English? Is your goal to enroll in nursing school or another health-related program? This 12 week, 36-hour course offered by Lamplight Women’s Literacy Center will prepare CNAs for the Reading and English Language Usage portions of the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills.) …
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ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
ROBBINS- Monday Storytime
Story time for kids of all ages. Stories, rhymes, crafts and/or fingerplay. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are recommended for kids and caregivers age 2+.
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! …
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