September 2019
Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! Ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Messy Monday Ages 3-5
Wear clothes that can get dirty to play and create on the patio! Ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Welcome Arlington’s New Poet Laureate!
The Arlington Poet Laureate Committee invites you to an evening celebration welcoming our newly appointed Poet Laureate, Steven Ratiner. Come meet Steven, hear his poetry, and learn more about his hopes and dreams for sharing his love of poetry with community members of all ages.
Find out more »Registration Opens for Page Turners Book Club 4th & 5th Grade
Next month's read is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling on Tuesday, October 15 at 3:30pm! Required registration at https://pageturnersoctober2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Book Review Club Ages 9-12
Learn how to review books! Get a copy of a book before it’s even published! We’ll have snacks and talk about what makes a good book, and you will choose a book to read and review. You’ll go home with the book and a review form. Reviews will be posted in the Children’s Room. For ages 9-12. Required registration begins at 9am on August 24 at https://kidsbookreviewclubsept2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »CANCELLED: Local History Room Drop-in
Have you wondered what is in the Local History Room up on the 4th floor of Robbins?You can find out at our second Local History Room drop-in! Plan to be surprised when another one of the Library's hidden gems is uncovered!
Find out more »Lego Club Ages 5+
Ready...set...LEGO! Join us for building and Lego challenges! For ages 5+. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Wayfarer Film Series: I Am Not a Witch
The 2018 Zambian film tells the story of Shula, an eight-year-old girl accused of witchcraft, found guilty, and exiled to a witch camp. After an initiation ceremony that marks the beginning of life as a witch, she is tied to a ribbon which if cut, will curse and transform her into a goat. The film is in English, Bemba, Nyanja, and Tonga with English subtitles, unrated, and with a runtime of 90 minutes. For additional information contact Nick Glade at…
Find out more »Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build & imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! Ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Registration Opens Holiday Craft Fair Ages 8-18
Sign up to sell your homemade crafts at the Kids Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 7! For ages 8-18. Required registration opens at 9am at https://kidsholidaycraftfair2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »October 2019
Sing-A-Long Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (please note space is limited).
Find out more »Story Time Ages 3-5
Stories, songs and lots of wiggling! For ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Film Screening: Laugh Now; A Perspective on Life, Liberty and the Holocaust, with Director Emilio Guido
Join filmmaker Emilio Guido for a screening of his film featuing the story of Holocaust survior and Arlington resident Theofanis Orfanos. A story of strength, willpower, and determination in the pursuit of liberty during the Holocaust, as told from the perspective of Orfanos, a Greek native who was captured by Nazi Germany forces at fifteen years old. Refreshments will be served.
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build and imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! For ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Moving and Grooving Ages 1-3
Join Marina for moving and exploring with your little one! For ages 1-3. Pick up free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Cold Warriors: A Conversation With Duncan White
Duncan White, Assistant Director of Studies in History & Literature at Harvard University will share stories and lessons from his new book Cold Warriors: Writers who Waged the Literary Cold War. White's account features great writers on both sides of the Iron Curtain who played the dangerous games of espionage, dissidence and subversion that changed the course of the Cold War. In this moderated discussion with James Milan of ACMi, White will discuss those authors who fought back against authoritarianism…
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 2
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 2-3
Stories, songs and crafts! For ages 2-3. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
The group discusses Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. New members are welcome. Books will be available at the Robbins Library Circulation Desk.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (please note space is limited).
Find out more »Bilingual Story Time All Ages
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Reel Queer Watches… Lizzie
Join Reel Queer, An Intergenerational LGBTQIA+ movie series, for a screening of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival nominee Lizzie, starring Chloë Sevigny & Kristen Stewart. Cosponsored by the Arlington Council on Aging. "In 1892 Lizzie Borden lives a quiet life in Massachusetts under the strict rules established by her father. Lizzie finds a kindred spirit in the live-in maid, Bridget, and friendship soon blossoms into a secret romance. But tension mounts in the Borden household, leading to a violent breaking…
Find out more »Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build and imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! For ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (please note space is limited).
Find out more »Page Turners Book Club 4th & 5th Grade
This month's read is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling. Require registration begins 9am on 9/24 at https://pageturnersoctober2019.eventbrite.com
Find out more »Friends of the Robbins Library Presents: Ukulele Kanikapila (Gathering)
Back by popular demand. Bring your ukulele, voice and enthusiasm to this second annual ukulele event. Enjoy the strumming of classic tunes by the A and W Ukulele Players, and the Uke in the Afternoon group. Learn, sing and play some shared songs. Perform with your uke during the Open Mic session at the end of the evening. Fun for everyone in the family.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 3-5
Stories, songs and lots of wiggling! For ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Drop-in Tech Help
Can't figure out how to set up an email account? Having a hard time downloading eBooks? Confused by Facebook, Twitter, & other social media? We're here to help! Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. Please note this program is meant to provide basic technology help - we are unable to assist with in-depth technology issues or specialized software instruction. If we can't help with a specific issue you are having, we will do our best to point…
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build and imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! For ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Karen K & the Jitterbugs Concert All Ages
Bug out! with Karen K in her imaginary backyard! For all ages. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 2
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 2-3
Stories, songs and crafts! For ages 2-3. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Sing-A-Long Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (please note space is limited).
Find out more »Story Time Ages 3-5
Stories, songs and lots of wiggling! For ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »PLUG iN TO LiVES WELL-LiVED
What is a life well-lived? Forty people, aged 75-100 with 3,000 years of collective life experience, answer this question. Join us for a screening of the award-winning film, Lives Well-Lived, celebrating the secrets, wit and wisdom of age. Following the film, director Sky Bergman will join us for a Skype Q&A session. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and film begins at 7 p.m.
Find out more »Play Together Ages 0-5
Kiddos and their caregivers meet up to play, build and imagine with a new collaborative toy each week! For ages 0-5. Drop-In. No ticket required.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 0-5
Join us for stories, songs and fun! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Baby Brunch Ages 0-12 months
Connect with new parents and enjoy food, conversation and baby play! For ages 0-12 months. RSVP to Mora at russellfundcoordinator@gmail.com
Find out more »Learn Ukulele Kids of all ages with a caregiver
Learn how to tune, strum and play a song! No experience or instrument needed. For kids of all ages with a caregiver. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 1
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 1-2 Session 2
Songs, finger play, short stories and silliness! For ages 1-2. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Story Time Ages 2-3
Stories, songs and crafts! For ages 2-3. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Cookbook Club
The next meeting of the Robbins Library Cookbook Club will be held on Monday, October 28, at 6:30pm in the Community Room. We'll be cooking from Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook by Dorie Greenspan. Make a dish and bring it to share. In addition to tasting everyone’s dishes, we’ll also discuss the cookbook overall, which recipes we’d make again, and which ones we’d skip or adjust. Copies of the cookbooks are available at the Circulation Desk. Register by emailing…
Find out more »Sing-A-Long Ages 0-5
Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up a free ticket beginning at 9:00am (please note space is limited).
Find out more »Story Time Ages 3-5
Stories, songs and lots of wiggling! For ages 3-5. Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior.
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Science Book Discussion Groups: I Contain Multitudes
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 »November 2019
Drop-in Tech Help
Can't figure out how to set up an email account? Having a hard time downloading eBooks? Confused by Facebook, Twitter, & other social media? We're here to help! Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. Please note this program is meant to provide basic technology help - we are unable to assist with in-depth technology issues or specialized software instruction. If we can't help with a specific issue you are having, we will do our best to point…
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
Find out more »Moving On: Teen Vape Support Group
An anonymous peer support group for teens in grades 6-12 who want to talk about quitting vaping or smoking. Created for teens, by teens. There will be an adult facilitator, fun, meditation, art, information and most of all support and experiences from new friends. This group is open to students who are looking to quit vaping, as well as students who are concerned about vaping among their peers. Contact Karen Koretsky of the Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition at…
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 »Drop-in Tech Help
Can't figure out how to set up an email account? Having a hard time downloading eBooks? Confused by Facebook, Twitter, & other social media? We're here to help! Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. Please note this program is meant to provide basic technology help - we are unable to assist with in-depth technology issues or specialized software instruction. If we can't help with a specific issue you are having, we will do our best to point…
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 »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 »April 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 »June 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 »August 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!
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