The Friends of the Robbins Library will hold a brief Annual Meeting followed by a fascinating presentation from the beekeepers of Best Bees who tend the Library’s 3rd Floor hives. Current Friends, Friends-to-be, and the general public are invited to come learn about the Friends’ … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library bring you another program in the Reading Room Concert Series. Singer, song-writer Will McMillan will join versatile classical and jazz pianist, Joe Reid to bring you an hour of songs with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein. They … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library present another concert in the popular new Reading Room Concert Series, this time featuring Arlington High School Jazz Trio. Sabatino D’Agostino, Julian Carpenter and Connor Rempe will be performing swing and Latin pieces. The event will take place … Continued
The Friends of Robbins Library presents PRISON PUPS, a video documentary about prison inmates who raise and train puppies for the handicapped and hearing impaired in the loneliness of incarceration. The documentary follows four inmates, Billy, Chris, Terrell, and Paul, … Continued
Book and media donations are needed for the Friends of the Robbins Library’s annual Children and Young Adult Book Sale on Saturday, February 23rd from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Robbins Library Community Room. Donations can be dropped … Continued
The Friends of Robbins Library present the Reading Room Concert Series featuring The Foggy Mountain Consort: Renaissance Meets Bluegrass The Foggy Mountain Consort’s members hail from two worlds: the rarefied early music realm of Renaissance dances, exquisite songs, and lutes of … Continued
Silent Movies Master Pianist Richard Hughes will provide the score to a classic silent movie called “The Great K and A Train Robbery” starring Tom Mix. This time Tom will demonstrate his riding skills while saving the distressed girl in … Continued
This genealogy program is presented by Seema Kenney, a professional genealogist. Whether you’ve taken, or are still considering, a DNA test to determine your kinship with someone or trace your lineage, knowing how to work with the results you receive … Continued
Step back in time and meet Isabella Stewart Gardner, the famed founder of our own Gardner Museum in Boston. Learn about her life, charm, friends and acquaintances, travels, stylish taste and unconventional behavior. An informative, yet entertaining presentation! The cast … Continued
“UKELELE KANIKAPILA“, a gathering of ukulele players and those who are interested in learning to play, and in listening to uke songs. An invitation to the Arlington community to join “Uke in the Afternoon” (in the evening!)…and other members of … Continued