Events & Activities

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

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15! The Friends of the Robbins Library will hold their annual book sale in conjunction with Arlington Town Day on Saturday, September 15, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Friends’ members will receive a ticket ahead of … Continued

Many people believe that collectors seek only rare (therefore, expensive) books, or that only “first editions” are collectible; that any book printed before 1900 is rare, or that book collecting is always a good investment.  Back by popular demand, Richard … Continued

“Arlington in 1918:  A Centennial Look at a Most Remarkable Year”‘ Richard A. Duffy, Historian and Author In a richly illustrated lecture produced especially for the Friends of Robbins Library, learn about ordinary–and utterly extraordinary–aspects of local life 100 years ago.  … Continued

The Friends of Robbins Library will hold a brief Annual General Meeting in the Robbins’ Community Room to be followed by an evening with True Story Theater. Come watch stories from the audience transformed into theater! Enter a free raffle … Continued

Start cleaning off those bookshelves now! Beginning in early April we will start accepting donations in the lobby at the Robbins Library. The Sale will take place on Saturday, April 21 in the Robbins Library Community Room. Support Arlington’s Libraries … Continued