The Library Show

Event: April 13 at 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Filmed by Andrew Fischer Audio assistance JoAnn Clinton The spring theme is “Poetry” with authors Ben Berman, Charles Coe and Cathie Desjardins. The Arlington Author Salon is a free reading with a twist: each author’s presentation includes something special to tickle...

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns, and diversity of the Arlington, Massachusetts community. To find out more visit: https://www.acmi.tv...

The Robbins Library hosted this event Filmed by Joe Snodgrass Edited by Sol Kokkinogenis March 9 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm What is inclusive design? Universal Design? Design-for-all? Hear from the Institute for Human-Centered Design, a leader in the global movement for inclusive design since the 1990s. Learn about...

The Combat Zone with author Jan Brogan February 15 at7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Friends invite you to this evening with journalist, novelist and teacher Jan Brogan to discuss her book, The Combat Zone: Murder, Race and Boston’s Struggle for Justice. It was the most publicized murder of the...

Filmed by volunteer Andrew Fischer This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns, and diversity of the Arlington, Massachusetts community. To...

This video was created in coordination with Arlington Community Media, Inc. in Arlington, MA. ACMi is dedicated to providing an electronic forum for the free exchange of information and ideas which reflect the talents, skills, interests, concerns, and diversity of the Arlington, Massachusetts community. To find out more visit: https://www.acmi.tv...

Join authors Charlie Jane Anders, Meg Elison, Darcie Little Badger as we discuss identity and YA fiction! Robbins library is very excited to virtually welcome YA authors and we hope you’ll come join us for a great discussion panel. This was recorded via Zoom on June 10 @ 6:00 pm...

Join Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum for a moderated discussion on race and racism based on her book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria. Borrow a copy of this year’s community book choice by stopping by the Robbins Library lobby during drop-in pick-up hours.Support for this...

By viewing images of vintage US postage stamps, learn about the history of the US Post Office from the first letters carried on the Boston Post Road to the current postal controversies. Hear about the expansion of the Post Office after the Revolution, the introduction of home delivery, the short-lived...

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 as an independent municipality, to keeping connected at a distance during COVID-19, the journeys of our libraries...