The Friends of the Robbins Library are delighted to welcome Susan Stamps, a representative from the Arlington Tree Committee. The Tree Committee was established in 2010 by Arlington’s Select Board to promote the protection, planting and care of trees in … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library will hold a Book Sale on Saturday, March 26, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Robbins Library Community Room. Support Arlington’s libraries by purchasing children’s and teen books, movies, and music. There will … Continued
Award winning actor, singer and storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather Luigi Del Bianco and tells the story of his unique contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Lou uses authentic photos, maps and timelines to … Continued
Believe it or not, every type of astronomical target – from neighboring planets to distant galaxies – can be seen under suburban skies with nothing more than your unaided eyes (unaided, that is, except for any eyeglasses or contact lenses … Continued
Join the Friends of the Robbins Library for a fascinating virtual presentation by John Root, a very knowledgeable naturalist and teacher. John will describe the essential roles played by pollinators and other beneficial organisms in our ecosystem and provide guidance … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library will hold a brief Annual General Meeting prior to a presentation by Jillian Harvey, Director of the Town of Arlington’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. During Ms. Harvey’s presentation titled Real Talk: A … Continued
View this event at https://acmi.tv/videos/friends-of-the-robbins-library-harpbeat/ HarpBeat is the collaborative creation of percussionist Fabio Pirozzolo and harpist Shelley Otis. Their music blends the soft sounds of the lever harp with the lively rhythms created by hand percussion. The Peruvian cajon, the African djembe and … Continued
WATCH HERE NOW. Ken Mattsson has been a singer, dancer, instrumentalist, actor, promoter and instructor since he was a little boy. He’s performed in numerous genres and in venues as different as Club Passim and Boston’s Symphony Hall. He’s known … Continued
In this fun, fast paced improv game, four authors, representing different sub-genres in mystery fiction – from cozy/traditional to thriller/suspense – will brainstorm to create a brand-new mystery. They will be using suggestions from the audience, and thereby offer insights … Continued
WATCH NOW at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj8uAergul4&t=25s The Craft Ensemble came together to play Schubert’s great C-major Cello Quintet in an Interpretations Masterclass with Benjamin Zander in early 2016. Since then, they have performed all over New England, as trio, string- and clarinet-quartet, … Continued