March 2019
Baby Lapsit at the Robbins for pre-walkers with a caregiver
Songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and social time! For pre-walkers with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Brown Bag Book Discussion: Refugee
Bring your lunch for a discussion of the 2019 Arlington Reads Together title, Refugee by Alan Gratz. Feel free to bring your lunch. Cookies (gluten-free and non) will be served. Location: Robbins Library Conference Room
Find out more »Girls Rule! Stories of Real Women Story Time for ages 5 and up
To celebrate Women's History Month, we'll read some biographies about awesome women and do a craft. For ages 5 and up. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Escape Room–Wizard’s Tower
Come to the Wizard's Tower! Can you solve the puzzles, find the keys, and escape the room in one hour? Join others, test your mental might, and enjoy a fun live action game event! Limited to 10 per session. For ages 11-18. Pre-registration begins 3/9 and is required at: Session #1: https://wizardstowersession1.eventbrite.com Session #2: https://wizardstowersession2.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Escape Room–Wizard’s Tower
Come to the Wizards Tower! Can you solve the puzzles, find the keys, and escape the room in one hour? Join others, test your mental might, and enjoy a fun live action game event! Limited to 10 per session. For ages 11-18. Pre-registration begins 3/9 and is required at: Session #1: https://wizardstowersession1.eventbrite.com Session #2: https://wizardstowersession2.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Story Time for Ages 1.5 – 2.5 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1.5 to 2.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior
Find out more »Story Time for Ages 1.5 – 2.5 Session 2
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1.5 to 2.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time for ages 2.5-3.5
Stories, songs and crafts! For ages 2.5 to 3.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long for ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9am (space is limited).
Find out more »A Conversation About Refugee Services in New England Today with Jeffrey Thielman
The International Institute of New England works to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. In this conversation, we will hear from a refugee client of IINE, as well as learn about the global, national, and local political issues impacting refugees today.
Find out more »Story Time for ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs and wiggling! For ages 3-5. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »LEGOS and KNEX event for age 2 and up
Come use our Legos and Knex. Your imagination rules! For ages 2 and up. Drop In.
Find out more »Baby Lapsit at the Robbins for pre-walkers with a caregiver
Songs, rhymes, finger plays, stories and social time! For pre-walkers with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »April 2019
Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
The group discusses Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. New members are welcome. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Find out more »Beehive Poetry with Arlington’s Poet Laureate
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate's Drop-in Hours. Come by the table overlooking the Library beehives on the third floor for a friendly, informal gathering of poets. If you can, bring 6-8 copies of a current poem to share.
Find out more »Reel Queer Watches… Frida
Biopic of the bold and controversial life of artist Frida Kahlo. Set in Mexico City, this visually evocative film traces her lifelong, tempestuous relationship with her mentor, along with her illicit affairs with Trotsky and various women. This film is rated R and has a runtime of 2 hours & 3 minutes.
Find out more »Special Sing-A-Long for all ages
Join Liz Buchanan for a springtime sing-a-long! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »The Friends of the Robbins Library present The Reading Room Concert Series featuring Will McMillan: A Few of My Favorite Things
Robbins Library continues its popular Reading Room Music Series with an afternoon with singer Will McMillan presenting songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. Jazz pianist Joe Reid and Will will be bringing an hour of songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein to the Robbins Library. Join us for this wonderful free musical event.
Find out more »Bilingual Stories in Spanish for all ages
Katie and Michelle will sing songs, read stories and do finger plays in Spanish and English! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Clearing the Air on Vaping: What Adults Need to Know Now
In 2018, 1 in 5 high school students reported currently using electronic nicotine delivery devices (END) or vapes – that’s over 3 million high school students. In addition, more than half a million middle school students – or 1 in 20 – reported currently using END products. With e-cigarettes being a relatively new product, that have unknown long-term health effects, and that come in many different forms and flavors, it feels as if there are more questions about these devices than…
Find out more »Bookmarks Book Club for Grades 2 & 3
This month we will read Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke. Come talk about the book, eat some snacks and do some fun activities. For grades 2 & 3. Pre-registration is required at https://bookmarksbookclubapril2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Friends of the Robbins Library present: Keepers of the (3rd Floor) Bees
The Friends of Robbins' brief Annual Meeting will be followed by a presentation by beekeepers from Best Bees. Current Friends, Friends-to-be, and the general public are invited to come learn about the Friends, and then delve into the care, keeping, and science of bees.
Find out more »Moving and Grooving for ages 1-3 with a caregiver
Move, wiggle, dance and explore with your little one! For ages 1-3 with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Children’s Chocolate Extravaganza for ages 3-5 (with a caregiver), 6-9 and 10-12 (Please check schedule below for times)
Come create yummy chocolate treats with Sadina! Check the schedule below for the appropriate ages and times to attend. Pick up a free ticket 1/2/ hour prior. Group 1: 11:00am-12:00pm for ages 3-5 with a parent / caregiver Group 2: 12:15pm-1:15pm for ages 6-9 (the 1st of two sessions for this ages group) Group 3: 1:30pm-2:30pm for ages 6-9 (the 2nd of two sessions for this age group) Group 4: 2:45pm-3:45pm for ages 10-12
Find out more »Hampstead Players presents the Wizard of Oz for kids of all ages
We welcome the fabulous Hampstead Players back to the library for their interpretation of the Wizard of Oz! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for a spring Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Calorimetry,” a free headband pattern available on Ravelry or at http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Saturday, April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m, Fox Library Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Thursday, April 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, April 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins…
Find out more »Science Book Club
April's book will be The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert. Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »Registration Opens for the American Girl Fan Club for ages 5-12
Registration opens today for the American Girl Fan Club on Saturday, May 4! Join us for an afternoon with our American Girls dolls and all kinds of fun activities. Pre-registration is required https://americangirlfanclub2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Make a Flower Bomb for ages 4-14
What is a flower bomb? For Earth Day, come and create a way to flower the world! It's fun, silly and beautiful! For ages 4-14. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »PLUG iN TO VOLUNTEER BiNGO
April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to celebrate those who dedicate their time to volunteer and widen your volunteerism net with Volunteer Bingo! While you play bingo, you’ll learn about local nonprofits, AND find one (or more!) organizations that match your skills so you can make an impact. You'll also have a chance to talk with representatives from the organizations about what skills they need and what you have to offer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the…
Find out more »Page Turners Book Club for 4th and 5th graders
The April read is Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George. We'll talk about the book, enjoy a snack and do some crazy activities. Pre-registration is required at https://pageturnersapril2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Robbins Library QBG Reads… I Can’t Date Jesus
This month Queer Book Group will be discussing the autobiography I Can't Date Jesus: Love, Sex, Family, Race, and Other Reasons I've Put My Faith In Beyoncé by Michael Arceneaux. "In the style of New York Times bestsellers You Can't Touch My Hair, Bad Feminist, and I'm Judging You, a timely collection of alternately hysterical and soul-searching essays about what it is like to grow up as a creative, sensitive black man in a world that constantly tries to deride…
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for a spring Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Calorimetry,” a free headband pattern available on Ravelry or at http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Saturday, April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m, Fox Library Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Thursday, April 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, April 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins…
Find out more »Crafts with Recycled Objects for Kids of All Ages
For Earth Day / Week, we'll be creating crafts from "found" objects. You bring your imagination and we'll provide the materials! For kids of all ages. Drop in.
Find out more »Democracy After Dark: Gerrymandering and Redistricting in Massachusetts
Aidan Kastigian, Program Manager for the Metric Geometry & Gerrymandering Group and the Science, Technology, and Society Program at Tufts University, will discuss the process through which the State of Massachusetts redraws its congressional districts, and what one local team of mathematicians is doing to combat gerrymandering in all its forms through geometry and computing. This event is co-sponsored with the League of Women Voters, Arlington Chapter.
Find out more »Jazz: Family Show and Petting Zoo for kids of all ages
Dan Fox and the Morningside Music Studio will present an interactive history of jazz and performance followed by an instrument petting zoo. For kids of all ages. Pick up a ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Drag Story Hour for kids of all ages
Circus stars, dancers, drag performers and friends share their favorite children's books! Songs, games, and smiles! For kids of all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for a spring Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Calorimetry,” a free headband pattern available on Ravelry or at http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter06/PATTcalorimetry.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Saturday, April 6, 1:30-2:30 p.m, Fox Library Wednesday, April 10, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Thursday, April 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, April 30, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins…
Find out more »May 2019
Beehive Poetry with Arlington’s Poet Laureate
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate's Drop-in Hours. Come by the table overlooking the Library beehives on the third floor for a friendly, informal gathering of poets. If you can, bring 6-8 copies of a current poem to share.
Find out more »June 2019
Beehive Poetry with Arlington’s Poet Laureate
All aspiring and experienced poets are invited to the Arlington Poet Laureate's Drop-in Hours. Come by the table overlooking the Library beehives on the third floor for a friendly, informal gathering of poets. If you can, bring 6-8 copies of a current poem to share.
Find out more »Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »August 2019
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »October 2019
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »December 2019
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »February 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »March 2020
Wayfarer Film Series Presents: Ixcanul
Travel the world and experience international cinema with the Wayfarer Film Series at Robbins Library! Catch a glimpse from beyond the continent, snack on fresh popcorn, and enjoy a variety of films you might have missed at your local theater. If you have any question contact Nick Glade: nglade@minlib.net or Verónica Rodríguez: vrodriguez@minlib.net. Ixcanul: María, a seventeen-year-old Mayan (Kaqchikel) girl, lives on the slopes of an active volcano in Guatemala. An arranged marriage awaits her, but her suitor must first…
Find out more »April 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »June 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »August 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »October 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »December 2020
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »February 2021
Science Book Club
Robbin’s newest 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!
Find out more »