Join the Friends of the Robbins Library for a showing of filmmaker Roger Hagopian’s documentary about the Quabbin Reservoir made in collaboration with author and historian, J.R.Greene. This free event will take place in the Robbins Library Community Room (lower … Continued
Board meetings are open to all Friends’ members. Meetings typically are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Robbins Library Community Room or on Zoom (January, February and March). If you are interested in attending a … Continued
There are about 20,000 species of bees found throughout the world with a wide variety of behaviors. Some live underground, others high in trees or even in the walls of homes. We need bees to pollinate most of the fruit … Continued
Donations for this year’s Children and Young Adult Book Sale will be collected beginning Monday, April 13 at the Robbins Library. Look for the big blue bin near the Circulation desk. Lots of great donations will make for a great … Continued
Test your knowledge on a variety of topics, from pop culture and history to science, literature, and local trivia. Come by yourself or with a team. Either way, be ready to have a great time. You might even win a … Continued
Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, a winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, has been chosen as the book for the 2026 Arlington Reads Together. *Adults, Teens, and Children*Come have an interactive and multigenerational discussion on the barriers … Continued
Community Sing: Suggest a Song! We are seeking suggestions from the community for songs to sing at our upcoming Community Sing in February. The theme is Musical Movies- please suggest songs from movies here: https://tinyurl.com/Robbins-Community-Sing. This is the second of two … Continued
Back by popular demand – the Boston Typewriter Orchestra! The concert will be held at the Town Hall in Arlington due to anticipated attendance. A performance by The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective endeavor which engages in rhythmic … Continued
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
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