Category Archives: Summer Reading

The 2019 Adult Summer Reading Challenge Begins Today!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by

The adult summer reading challenge officially begins today! Participate from June 13 until August 30 for a summer full of fun activities! This year’s theme is “A Universe of Stories” and prizes include a telescope, space-themed books, a space projector, … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for Kids, Teens and Adults at Arlington’s Libraries

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Summer is coming, and here at the library we have the perfect prescription for long summer days: summer reading for everyone!  At the Robbins and Fox libraries, we’ll be celebrating the joys of summer reading with special programs for kids, … Continue reading →

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There’s Still Time to Join the Summer Reading Challenge!

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

We’ve had an exciting summer here at Robbins Library and it’s all because of you! Hundreds of patrons have signed up for the Libraries Rock! summer reading challenge, completing row upon row of bingo squares and leaving amazing, heart-warming messages … Continue reading →

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Remember to Register for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

It’s been almost three weeks since Robbins Library kicked off the summer with the Libraries Rock! reading challenge. We’ve had countless registrations from adults, teens, and kids and we want to remind everyone that there’s still time to join the … Continue reading →

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2018 Summer Reading Challenge: Libraries Rock!

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

Looking for something to keep you occupied during the summer? Look no more! Participate in this year’s summer reading challenge from June 16 until September 1 and win prizes! This year’s theme is “Libraries Rock!” and prizes will include gift … Continue reading →

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Adult summer reading challenge: less than a week left!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

The adult summer reading challenge is drawing to a close! Bring your bingo sheets to the reference desk to get your tickets to enter into the prize boxes. Tuesday, September 5 is the last day to enter for the prize … Continue reading →

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Adult Summer Reading Challenge going strong

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Over 100 people have signed up for the “Build A Better World” adult summer reading challenge at the Arlington libraries. If you’re one of them, well done! If you’re not, don’t worry, there’s still time! Sign up online or in … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading for All

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

This year’s summer reading theme is “Build A Better World.” Our prizes are related to the theme: terrarium kits and TisBest gift cards, so winners can donate to the nonprofit organization of their choice. As usual, we’ll also be offering … Continue reading →

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Protecting your pets in summer

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: with summer temperatures approaching, please do not leave your pets in parked cars, even with the windows down! Temperatures in cars can rise to 30 degrees over the outdoor temperature within … Continue reading →

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Adult summer reading update

Posted on September 7, 2016 by

Arlington is full of readers! Participation in this summer’s adult summer reading program was overwhelming and we are still counting sign-up forms. We will be contacting winners next week (the week of September 12), so stay tuned. Want to tell … Continue reading →

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