A poetry reading and conversation with Steven Ratiner, Arlington’s Poet Laureate. We, the people. . . It’s a foundational American idea: that a fiercely independent people can, at the very same time, embrace their commonality. The very concept of we … Continued
In this fun, fast paced improv game, four authors, representing different sub-genres in mystery fiction – from cozy/traditional to thriller/suspense – will brainstorm to create a brand-new mystery. They will be using suggestions from the audience, and thereby offer insights … Continued
WATCH NOW at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pj8uAergul4&t=25s The Craft Ensemble came together to play Schubert’s great C-major Cello Quintet in an Interpretations Masterclass with Benjamin Zander in early 2016. Since then, they have performed all over New England, as trio, string- and clarinet-quartet, … Continued
When not creating decorative artwork using the beautiful and primitive images carved on old New England gravestones, the Gravestone Girls give lectures and tours on cemetery art, history and symbolism as well as teach gravestone rubbing classes! From the colonial … Continued
Our September Pop-up Book Sale was a big success, and we’re getting ready for another on Saturday, November 14. The focus will be on children’s books, fantasy, science fiction and mysteries, but some other genres will also be available. Come … Continued
YOU CAN NOW VIEW THIS PRESENTATION HERE. There’s not a single dusty bookshelf to be found in this fast-paced illustrated history of Arlington’s libraries brought to us by renowned regional historian and author Richard Duffy. From the town’s first year … Continued
Amy Stewart is the author of over a dozen books, including the Kopp Sisters novels and four New York Times bestsellers, one of which is Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities. Here she takes … Continued
The Beantown Buckaroos cook up classic Western Swing and Country music, with a dash of Tex-Mex and Cajun for picante. You could say they play both kinds of music, Country and Western. The Bucks were born when a few vets of Boston’s … Continued
Rain or Shine, come by the Robbins’ back parking lot – look for the tent! We’ll be selling bags of books sorted by genre: mystery, hardcover fiction, trade paperbacks, cooking, health, children’s, take a chance, and more. Brown bag ($5) or Friends’ … Continued
The closing of the Library due to COVID-19 precipitated the cancellation of all remaining Friends’ programs for this season. Not knowing when the Library will be open again for large groups, we will be planning virtual programs for the fall/winter … Continued