Silent Movies Master Pianist Richard Hughes will provide an original score to a classic silent movie called “IT” from the Golden Age of Silent Films. “IT” stars Clara Bow, the quintessential Flapper Girl from the Roaring Twenties, who plays opposite … Continued
This year’s Arlington Reads Together event will be based on the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Wonder is a heartwarming book that confronts issues of bullying and community acceptance, and it’s a book that can be easily read in less than a day. It … Continued
The Spirit of Africa led by Mohammad Kalifa Kamara of Guinea will perform traditional drumming, dance and songs of West Africa. In colorful African attire dancers swirl to their native rhythms. Mohammad was born into the Kamara family, known for generations … Continued
Join us for a special evening with Storyteller Sharon Kennedy presenting a program she’s calling “Heroes”. This coming April we mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King. Exactly 50 years ago storyteller Sharon Kennedy flew to the nation’s … Continued
A handcrafted greeting card adds a special touch, whether sent with a handwritten message or given with a gift. In this workshop led by Jan Whitted of Artbeat Creativity Store and Studio, you’ll learn easy ways to make cards that … Continued
This fall the libraries celebrate two milestones: the Fox Branch Library turns 100, and the Robbins Library turns 125! Enjoy a slice of birthday cake and share your favorite library memories. Fox Library 100th Birthday Celebration: Thursday, October 26, 3-4 … Continued
2017 marks the celebration of Thoreau’s 200th birthday; join us for an afternoon celebrating this milestone. As part of the Thoreau Bicentennial Statewide Read, Friends of Robbins Library will host an interactive event, Henry David Thoreau: Seeing the Big in … Continued
Don’t miss the Friends of Robbins Library annual book sale in conjunction with Arlington Town Day. Stop by the Library parking lot and Community Room between 10-3 to find those books you’ve been meaning to read now at rock-bottom prices! … Continued
Many people believe that collectors seek only rare (therefore, expensive) books, or that only “first editions” are collectible, or that any book printed before 1900 is rare, or that book collecting is always a good investment. This program will seek … Continued
“Truly Eleanor” is a live performance about the life and times of Eleanor Roosevelt, featuring the Delvena Theatre Company. The program takes a candid look at our greatest First Lady’s courage and at her great contributions to human rights and liberty … Continued