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Johnny Fireseed’s Earth Day Concert for Kids of All Ages and Their Adults
Johnny Fireseed is a conceptual band playing original music about sustainability and nature. Instruments are built from discarded scraps and recycled materials. 3:00pm; pick up free tickets 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 1.5 – 2.5
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! 10am and repeated at 10:30am. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 2.5 – 3.5
Stories, songs, and crafts! 11:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Teen Writers Workshop
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. If you’d like to, bring writing you’ve been working on (this is not required). For ages 12-18. Meet at the Robbins Reference Desk/Lobby Area. Registration begins January 3rd at 9:00 am. Please sign up HERE via Eventbrite.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Talking Chair – an interactive digital experience
During the month of April, please visit the “Talking Chair,” an interactive digital experience, developed by Emily Calvin-Bottis, a digital and interactive experience designer and Arlington resident, with support from the Arlington Cultural Council. The interactive chair features poems by Arlingtonians of all ages, read by the poets and Cathie Desjardins, Arlington’s Poet Laureate. The talking chair is part of our celebration of National Poetry Month.
Find out more »Robbins Library will be closed on Friday April 27
Robbins Library will be closed on Friday April 27 for Staff Development Day. Fox Branch Library located at 175 Mass Ave will be open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 1.5 – 2.5
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! 10am and repeated at 10:30am. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 2.5 – 3.5
Stories, songs, and crafts! 11:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Moving & Grooving for Ages 1-3 Plus a Caregiver
Join Marina for moving and exploring with your little one! 9:30am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 1.5 – 2.5
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! 10am and repeated at 10:30am. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 2.5 – 3.5
Stories, songs, and crafts! 11:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Teen Writers Workshop
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. If you’d like to, bring writing you’ve been working on (this is not required). For ages 12-18. Meet at the Robbins Reference Desk/Lobby Area. Registration begins January 3rd at 9:00 am. Please sign up HERE via Eventbrite.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Crafternoon – Things for Spring for Ages 2+
We're welcoming Spring with some springy crafts. Come use our supplies to create and enjoy. 2:00pm; drop in.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 1.5 – 2.5
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! 10am and repeated at 10:30am. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 2.5 – 3.5
Stories, songs, and crafts! 11:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Bookmarks Book Club for 2nd / 3rd Graders
The Bookmarks Book Club is discussing Secret Coders by Gene Luen Yang this month. Join us at 3:30pm for discussion, activities, and fun. Register before May 11th at: https://bookmarksbookclubmay2018.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Diversity in Children’s Picture Books (Program for Parents)
Have you ever wondered what great diverse picture books to grab for your children? Join the Children's Librarians as we look at some fun and interesting multicultural picture books for our youngest crew. Leave with a list of favorites and a different way of looking at picture books. For parents and other adults interested in kids' books. 7:00pm; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Mindfulness for Kids Ages 4-8
Kids will learn ways to use meditation and mindfulness in their lives in practical ways. We'll do simple and fun activities and learn to relax! 10:30am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 1.5 – 2.5
Songs, finger play, short stories, and silliness! 10am and repeated at 10:30am. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour hour prior.
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 2.5 – 3.5
Stories, songs, and crafts! 11:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Mass Audubon-Pollinators for Ages 5-9 plus a Caregiver
FInd out more about plant parts and the variety of ways flowers are pollinated. It isn't always about bees! 3:30pm; Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior to event.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long at Robbins for Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing fun! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (space is limited).
Find out more »Storytime for Ages 3-5
Stories for kids who love books, songs, & wiggling! 10:00am; pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Girls Who Code – CLUB IS FULL
For the second year, the Robbins Library will be hosting a Girls Who Code club open to girls in grades 6 through 12. The club will meet Wednesdays October through May from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This program is for girls at all knowledge levels. It doesn’t matter whether you have no skills or have taken classes before, the curriculum is meant to meet you at your level. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the…
Find out more »Stories at Night for the Whole Family
Join us for a fun family storytime! Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite fuzzy friend. 6:30pm; drop in.
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