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Monthly Archives: August 2025

A STORY OF WOMEN AND MEDICINE IN BOSTON WITH VIRGINIA DRACHMAN – MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2025, 7 PM

August 26, 2025

In 1862, the New England Hospital for Women and Children opened in Boston. It was a unique institution, a hospital run by women doctors for women and children.At a time when male-run hospitals were closed to women doctors, the New … Continued

STORIES FROM THE STACKS WITH MARYELLEN REMMERT-LOUD – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2025, 7 PM

August 26, 2025

Retired Library Director Maryellen Remmert-Loud shares her perspective on the history of the Arlington libraries and how library services adapted to the needs of the community from the 1800’s to the present day. Significant developments in collections and programs will … Continued

TOWN DAY BOOK SALE – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025, 9:30/10:00 AM-3 PM

August 19, 2025

It’s time again for one of Arlington’s favorite Town Day Traditions- the Friends of the Robbins Library Town Day Book Sale! The Sale is in the parking lot behind the library as well as downstairs in the library’s Community Room. … Continued

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  • CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULT BOOK SALE AT ROBBINS LIBRARY – SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026, 9 AM-1 PM
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