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 presents Hui Lehua o Kamawila, a collaborative hula group dedicated to preserving and sharing Hawaiian dance traditions in Somerville, MA and the New England area. The group takes its name from the Lehua flower which blooms in adverse conditions. The … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library will hold a Spring-for-a-Book Sale at the Robbins Library on Saturday, May 21 from 10 am – 3 pm. Friends Members can shop early beginning at 9:30 am! Come browse for books in the … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library will present an in-person program with Judy Foreman discussing her recent book “Exercise is Medicine” (2020). Judy was a staff writer at the Boston Globe for 23 years and a health columnist for many of those … Continued
The Friends of the Robbins Library, together with Plug-In, will co-sponsor Director Anne Makepeace for a film screening and Q&A of her award winning film, “We Still Live Here: As Nutayuneân“. Celebrated every Thanksgiving as the Indians who saved the Pilgrims from … Continued
This month the Friends of the Robbins Library returns to in person (!) monthly programs. Join us for a brief Annual General Meeting followed by Discover the Outer Emerald Necklace, the Bay Circuit Trail and Greenway presented by Mickey Tommins. … 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
On Thursday March 17th at 7:00 pm the Friends of the Robbins Library will host an online “Conversation with the Arlington Human Rights Commission (AHRC)”. Joining the conversation will be outgoing chairs Hina Jolin and Drake Pusey who will discuss what was going on for … Continued
Marty Gitlin has authored about 200 books for more than a dozen publishers since turning his attention to strictly freelance writing in 2006. Most of those works have been in the educational market, but he has recently gained success as a trade historical … 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