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Six months after Arlington’s first diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in March, Arlington’s COVID-19 Community Archive is available and accepting contributions on the “Local History Resources” page at robbinslibrary.org. The archive presents a snapshot of life in Arlington during the pandemic … Continue reading →

As lives and schedules have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting to change has become more important than ever. Head of Teen Services Katy Kania is seeking input from parents to learn more about the support Arlington’s Libraries can provide … Continue reading →

In an exclusive joint local broadcast and online event, ACMi and Robbins Library host an Arlington-only screening of Stephano: The True Story of Shakespeare’s Shipwreck on Thursday, September 10 at 7:00 p.m. This event will be hosted on Facebook Live. … Continue reading →

Calling all bored teenagers!   During past summers teens who signed up for the Robbins Library Teen Summer Challenge and completed a BINGO card got a free book at the library. Sadly, we aren’t able to give away books at the … Continue reading →

Arlingtonians can now add Robbins Library to the list of places open for contactless pickup in town.  Phased reopening of Arlington’s Libraries has begun with appointments for contactless pickup of library materials.   Using your library card, reserve books, DVDs, and … Continue reading →

Thanks to generous funding from the Arlington Libraries Foundation, we are introducing a new service this month: unlimited access to British shows and film through Acorn TV.  Enjoy world-class mysteries, dramas, and comedies from Britain and beyond, on any web-connected device. How … Continue reading →

Looking for something fun to do with children during this “stay at home” period? Come to a virtual storytime!  Robbins and Fox librarians will offer online storytime on Facebook Live on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. while the library is closed.   … Continue reading →