Arlington, Robbins Library

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Reading Companion Dogs visit Robbins Library! Whether your child is a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic bookworm, a Reading Companion Dog transforms reading into a special, warm, and furry experienc...

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

All aspiring and experienced poets are invited. Participants should have 10 copies of a poem they’d like to share with the group. Contact Jean Flanagan at jean.poetlaureatearlington@gmail.com.

Storytime for kids ages 3-5. Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

When school gets out early, come to the Teen Room for fun and games! The Library’s video game consoles will be out, alongside the ever popular button maker and other crafts! Have an idea for a game to...

Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. If we can’t help with a specific issue, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email arlington@minlib.net with any quest...

Looking for something to do after a half day of school? Come participate in book club where we’ll enjoy a short story together and do an accompanying craft or activity. No previous or assigned reading...

If you are ready for a campaign then join our party! We’ll make characters, go on a multi part adventure, and level up. For ages 8-12. Program is for kids who registered.

Join us for a craft project to foster creativity! Supplies will be available for self-directed fun. For all ages. Drop in.

Make your favorite book sparkle by decorating the cover with rhinestones. You bring a book and we provide the supplies (gems, glue, etc).

Please join us this month when we will discuss Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Walter E. Borneman. Copies will be available for pickup at Robbins or Fox Branch libraries, just ask for the Fox L...

Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Join Arlington’s Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan, as she leads this poetry book group. This month, the group will discuss “Selected Poems” by Amy Lowell. Adults and teens are welcome to attend. Copies ar...

Calling young readers in 2nd and 3rd grade–come enjoy book club!  We’ll be reading one book each month, then getting together to discuss it and bring the book to life through crafts, activities, and m...

Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games and floor puzzles or bring your own! For kids of all ages and their adults. Drop in. 

Join us for stories, singing, and dancing with our Children’s Librarian! For ages 1-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Come create a card for the ones you love! For ages 2-10. Drop in.

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure!   Discover how fun and colorful science can be through hands-on experiments. Learn all abou...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

Join us for stories, singing, and dancing with our Children’s Librarian! For ages 1-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Have a blast playing pretend grocery shopping! Fill up a basket, checkout, and cook up something delicious. For ages 2-6. Drop in.

Tufts Local Bard’s Players presents their abridged adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic! A timeless tale of young love and tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet” tells the story of two rival families, the Montagu...

Stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Stories, songs, and rhymes. For ages 1-2. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Struggling to meet basic needs such as housing, food, or employment? A social worker is available to answer questions about social services in and around Arlington.

Fun book club for kids who fall under the LGBTQ+ Rainbow umbrella. We’ll read a graphic novel with an LGBTQ+ main character and then meet up to chat and make a craft. This month’s read is “Aquicorn Co...

Speculative Fiction Book Group Monday, February 23 7:00-8:00 p.m. Robbins Library Community Room Come join our book group if you love science fiction, fantasy, and tales of alternate realities! We’ll ...

Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Reading Companion Dogs visit Robbins Library! Whether your child is a reluctant reader or an enthusiastic bookworm, a Reading Companion Dog transforms reading into a special, warm, and furry experienc...

Learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons! Join us for a different story each program, choose a character to play, and go on an adventure! For ages 8-12. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

Join us as we discuss Scars of independence: America’s violent birth by Holger Hoock. Copies available in our Arlington Libraries, the Minuteman system, and on Libby. Email Steven Prochet sprochet@min...

Storytime for kids ages 3-5. Sit on a carpet square for books, songs, and silly rhymes. We will make a craft or play with a parachute. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

Come join us at the library for art club!  We’ll experiment with different styles, play with several techniques, and learn new skills as we have fun and create art each month. For ages 7-12. Pick up t...

Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. If we can’t help with a specific issue, we will do our best to point you to resources that can! Email arlington@minlib.net with any quest...

Visit the Teen Area every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen-led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at...

Teens and kids read together! Practice your beginner reading skills or just come and be read to! For ages 4-10. Drop in.

If you are ready for a campaign then join our party! We’ll make characters, go on a multi part adventure, and level up. For ages 8-12. Program is for kids who registered.

Join us for a craft project to foster creativity! Supplies will be available for self-directed fun. For all ages. Drop in.

Singing and dancing with local musicians! For ages 0-5. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Join us for stories, singing, and lap bounces! For ages 0-18 months. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior. 

Come make cool bracelets using shrinky dinks and charm beads to make fun bracelets and express yourself! Planned by members of the Teen Advisory Board.

Grab a friend or your favorite adult and come play our board games and floor puzzles or bring your own! For kids of all ages and their adults. Drop in. 

Learn how to give your baby the ability to communicate before they can speak! In this class, we will review research and benefits, and learn and practice several American Sign Language signs. For ages...

Come make some crafts at the library! There will be three crafts appropriate for a range of ages. For ages 2-12. Drop in.

A unique and interactive music experience for the whole family! Includes Spanish language, freestyle dance, musical jams and more! For all ages. Pick up ticket 1/2 hour prior.

Did you miss the first Sing? Not to worry, we’re doing it again! Come sing your heart out to songs from musical movies from many decades with other Arlingtonians of all ages. Sponsored by the Robbins ...

Join us for a unique hands-on workshop exploring the impact and implications of AI in our daily lives. We will discuss beneficial, real-world applications and how to safeguard against risks posed by A...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

Visit the Teen Area every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen-led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at...

Come discuss your thoughts about technology, AI, and more themes from “Klara and the Sun”.

Come join a fast-paced, silly discussion of fantastical topics inspired by this year’s ART book!

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

Visit the Teen Area every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen-led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at...

Join the Robbins Library and the Arlington Center for the Arts (ACA) for​ a fun night of community craft-making inspired by the 2026 ART book, Klara and the Sun. Come make suncatchers out of recycled ...

Come have an interactive and multigenerational discussion on the barriers and pathways to human connection in an age of AI. This hands-on and interactive workshop will encourage collaborative conversa...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

Visit the Teen Area every Wednesday for open gaming on the library’s video game consoles and various teen-led events and crafts. Have an idea for a tournament or craft? Email Teen Librarian Stephen at...

Come discuss your thoughts about technology, AI, and more themes from “Klara and the Sun”.

Help make the Teen Area the best it can possibly be! Join the Teen Advisory Board to enjoy some pizza and brainstorm new ideas for fun Teen Room resources and activities. This is the most fun you can ...

Come discuss your thoughts about technology, AI, and more themes from Klara and the Sun. For more information about this book group, please contact the Arlington Council on Aging. *Teens and Adults*

What can literature tell us about AI? Join Dr. Jess Keiser from Tufts University and consider how “Klara and the Sun” taps into a deep vein of literature about all manner of lively automata and thinki...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Come discuss your thoughts about technology, AI, and more themes from “Klara and the Sun”.

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

We will watch M3GAN (rated PG-13, 2022) and then discuss the theme of Artificial Friends in the film and “Klara and the Sun”.

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

The April salon theme is Poetry. Featured authors are Ilan Mochari, Julia Thacker, and Christie Towers. The Arlington Author Salon is a free reading with a twist: each author’s presentation includes s...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...

We meet near the Cleveland Street entrance and walk between 1.5-3 miles, mostly along the Arlington Cultural District and Minuteman Bikeway. This is a great way to stay active and make some new friend...

Drop in and join your neighbors at the Fox Branch for a Puzzle Party! We’ll set up a puzzle downstairs in the community room, good for kids ages 10 and up and adults, to work on together.

Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class hosted by local studio Lotus Yoga. This is a beginner-friendly class focusing on stretching, breathing, and mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or use one o...

English NOW!, an Arlington-based group, offers English-language learners opportunities to practice their conversation skills, advance their knowledge of vocabulary and grammar, and make connections in...