Vital community center that connects you with traditional and technological resources for life-long learning, intellectual pursuits, & leisure.
Arlington, MA
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Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your friends, and family from getting sick. Learn how you should wash your hands to stay healthy & when it is most important: loom.ly/b5s_YKM
As 2022 reaches its end, everyone is sharing what titles left a memorable impression. Here's a compilation of staff favorites and published lists to make the holiday season a bit less stressful! buff.ly/3WP1fTt
I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another. - Carrie Fisher
#tbt to 1994. The Robbins Library would have a regular section in the Arlington Advocate promoting services, including holiday music on CDs. If you are looking for a musical addition to your holiday party, come by our libraries before Saturday to check out a Holiday Music CD.
ALT Holiday Music avaliable on CD
The holiday season can be tough for anyone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help!
Here are a couple of resources to get you started.
Link: buff.ly/3joSaCw
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the films inside are delightful. Join us as we spread a little cinematic cheer with Kanopy’s Home Viewing for the Holidays collection. To see these holiday highlights, go to buff.ly/3O8PnbW. #HomeViewingfortheHolidays
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What do YOU think Leslie Knope would read?
The librarians at Robbins came up with the following list:
The Flatshare, The Trouble with White Women, Dying of Politeness, Braiding Sweetgrass, Little Women, Furiously Happy
Join us at the next Arlington Author Salon! Thu Jan 12 at 7:30pm, at the Kickstand Cafe with authors Rita Zoey Chin, Sena Desai Gopal, & Henriette Lazaridis. No sign-up required. Will be recorded & posted online. Supported by an Arlington Cultural Council Grant.
English NOW! Conversation Group
Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Robbins Library Community Room
For more information email [email protected]
‘Our mission is crucial’: meet the warrior librarians of Ukraine - The Guardian "buff.ly/3uNml8E
TEAS Test Prep for Certified Nursing Assistants
Mondays and Wednesdays December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
9:30-11:00 a.m.
Robbins Library Conference Room
Register at buff.ly/3Fq848J
The government has restarted its free, at-home Covid test program! Starting today, you can go to buff.ly/3tpc0Ax and order four free tests, which will be shipped to you via USPS. Limit of four tests per household. Shipping (also free!) starts the week of December 19th.
We're excited to read your answers!
What is the best thing you checked out of the library this year?
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#Hoopla has all sorts of content for our patrons who love everything about the holiday season:
Holiday Look Book: Holidays on hoopla buff.ly/3gNBALK
Hanukkah For Kids buff.ly/3E870mf
Holiday Music with hoopla buff.ly/3rkXzMH
NEXT WEEK:
Come join our book group if you love science fiction, fantasy, and tales of alternate realities! We’ll be discussing All Systems Red by Martha Wells.
Drop-in Tech Help
Monday, December 12
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Conference Room
Stop by and ask a librarian your technology-related questions. If we can't help with a specific issue you are having, we will do our best to point you to resources that can!
#tbt to 1896. As it gets colder, Spy Pond may be freezing soon. Back during this time period, besides being an ice rink, ice harvesting was a major part of Arlington's economy with the ice houses nearby. Find more images like this here: buff.ly/3puVPyi
ALT An image of Spy Pond in Arlington Center. Nearby are a few ice houses.
Social Worker Drop-In Hours
Monday, December 12
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Conference Room
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.
Couldn't attend the October Arlington Author Salon? Watch the recording on YouTube!
buff.ly/3VVBmAY
