January 2019
*NEW* Baby Lap Sit for Pre-walkers with Caregiver (also this month on Jan. 18th & Jan. 25th)
Come join our circle for 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, and then stay for 10 minutes of social time. 9:30a; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Musifiesta for All Ages
Join Maura Mendoza for a fun Latin American sing-a-long! Bilingual, interactive music and dance. 10:00a; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Registration Opens for February Page Turners for Grades 4-5
We will be reading The Losers Club by Clements. Come to pick up the book in the Children's Room and register at: https://pageturnersfebruary2019.eventbrite.com
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 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Democracy After Dark: Does Journalism Matter?
The Robbins Library is excited to re-launch Democracy After Dark, a series giving community members a chance to learn about the civic tools that make democracy tick! In January, Democracy after Dark will look at journalism-- what it is, how it works, and why it matters to our democracy. Speakers will include Nicole Dungca of the Boston Globe Spotlight Team and Manny Paraschos, Professor Emeritus Journalism Department, Emerson College. The panel will be moderated by James Milan of ACMi.
Find out more »Special Bilingual Storytime for Ages 3-5
During our regular 10:00a storytime, stories will be read in Tamil by guest reader Kala and in English by Librarian Lauren. Stories for kids who love books, songs, and wiggling! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »*NEW* Baby Lap Sit for Pre-walkers with Caregiver (also this month on Jan. 18th & Jan. 25th)
Come join our circle for 20 minutes of songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories, and then stay for 10 minutes of social time. 9:30a; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Story Time for Ages 1.5 – 2.5 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! For ages 1.5-2.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 2.5-3.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 9:00am (space is limited).
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 free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »February 2019
Baby Lapsit at the Robbins for Pre-walkers with a Caregiver
Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and social time! For pre-crawlers with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for our first ever Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Grain,” a free shawl pattern available on Ravelry or at tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-grain.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Friday, February 1, 2:00-3:00 p.m, Robbins Library Conference Room Wednesday, February 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Saturday, February 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, February 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, February 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,…
Find out more »Moving & Grooving for ages 1-3
Move, dance, wiggle, and explore with your little one. For ages 1-3. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Story Time for Ages 1.5 – 2.5 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! For ages 1.5-2.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 2.5-3.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
The group discusses Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. New members are welcome. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk.
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 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Bookmarks Book Club for Grades 2 and 3
The Bookmarks Book club is for children in grades 2 and 3. This month we will discuss Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins. We'll talk about the book, have a snack, and have some fun activities. Pre-registration is required at: https://bookmarksbookclubfebruary2019.eventbrite.com
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 free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 »Chinese Storytelling for ages 6-12
Li Min Mo will share stories from the oral traditions of Asia! For ages 6-12. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »PLUG iN TO A WATERCOLOR VALENTiNE FOR YOU
Watercolor painting can be challenging or fun, depending on your approach. In this playful session with Jan Whitted from ARTBEAT Your Creativity Store, the emphasis is on fun. We'll use both liquid and solid watercolors to try out fun techniques, then you'll decide how to put them together for a unique painting to display at home or give as a special Valentine. Participation is limited to 20. Register at https://plugin-feb2018.eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at…
Find out more »Baby Lapsit at the Robbins for Pre-walkers with a Caregiver
Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and social time! For pre-crawlers with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Science Documentary Screening: Symphony of the Soil
Join us for a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, Symphony of the Soil: a film in which experts discuss the relationship between soil, plants and animals. Please contact Nick Glade nglade@minlib.net with any questions. This film has a runtime of 1h 44m and is suitable for adults and older teens.
Find out more »Friends of the Robbins Library present the Reading Room Concert Series, featuring Arlington High School Jazz Trio
The Arlington Jazz Trio of Sabatino D’Agostino, Julian Carpenter, and Connor Rempe will be performing swing and and Latin pieces. This is the second concert in this popular new series--attendees are encouraged to arrive early for best seating.
Find out more »Reel Queer Watches… The Miseducation of Cameron Post
Based on the celebrated novel by Emily M. Danforth, The Miseducation of Cameron Post follows Cameron as she is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night. In the face of intolerance and denial, Cameron meets a group of fellow teens including the amputee stoner Jane and her friend, the Lakota Two-Spirit, Adam. Together, this group of teenagers form an unlikely family as they fight…
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 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Make One / Leave One Valentine for kids of all ages
Come in and use our supplies to make a Valentine for you (or the one you love) and create another for the seniors at the Arlington Senior Center! For kids of all ages. Drop-in, no ticket required.
Find out more »Page Turners Book Club for Grades 4 & 5
The Page Turners is a book club for 4th and 5th graders! This month's read is "The Losers Club" by Andrew Clements. We'll talk about the book, enjoy a snack and do some crazy activities. Preregistration is required and opens on January 22 at https://pageturnersfebruary2019.eventbrite.com
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 free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Special Bilingual Story Time for ages 3-5
Join us for a special story time at 11am (after our regular weekly story time on Wednesday)! Stories will be read in French and English with Emma and Stephanie. For ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Author Lecture: Dark Tide: the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 with Stephen Puleo
Author Stephen Puleo will discuss his book Dark Tide: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Books will be available for purchase and signing courtesy of The Book Rack.
Find out more »Baby Lapsit at the Robbins for Pre-walkers with a Caregiver
Songs, rhymes, fingerplays, stories and social time! For pre-crawlers with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »The Friends of Robbins Library present “Prison Pups”
The documentary Prison Pups follows three prison inmates who raise and train puppies for the handicapped and hearing impaired. Filmmaker Alice Bouvier will be available for questions at the conclusion of the movie. This film has a runtime of 58m.
Find out more »Sciencetellers for ages 4 and up
Grab your spurs and journey to the Wild West where an outlaw is back in town! Volunteers from the audience will help solve the mystery with fascinating science behind the story. For ages 4 and up. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for our first ever Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Grain,” a free shawl pattern available on Ravelry or at tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-grain.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Friday, February 1, 2:00-3:00 p.m, Robbins Library Conference Room Wednesday, February 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Saturday, February 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, February 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, February 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,…
Find out more »Legos / KNEX Event for ages 2 and up
Come use our Legos and KNEX to build a castle, a car, a playground or a huge star . Your imagination rules! For ages 2 and up. Drop In.
Find out more »Friends of the Robbins Library Children’s and Teen Book Sale
Come search through the used books and find some classic favorites or perhaps something new! Books, some CDs and DVDs and more! Robbins Library Community Room
Find out more »Story Time for Ages 1.5 – 2.5 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! For ages 1.5-2.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 2.5-3.5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
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 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Library Knit-A-Long
Join us for our first ever Library Knit-a-long! Come to as many or few meet-ups as you like. We will all knit “Grain,” a free shawl pattern available on Ravelry or at tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-grain.html. Please bring your own knitting supplies. Schedule for knitting meet-ups: Friday, February 1, 2:00-3:00 p.m, Robbins Library Conference Room Wednesday, February 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Fox Library Saturday, February 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Fox Library Wednesday, February 20, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Robbins Library Conference Room Tuesday, February 26, 7:00-8:00 p.m.,…
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 free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »March 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 »April 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 »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 »