February Events at Arlington's Libraries

Library Events in February
Contact: Anna Litten, Assistant Director of Libraries
781-316-3202 or alitten@minlib.net

Holiday Hours
The Robbins Library is closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents Day.

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Library COVID-19 Protocol
The Town of Arlington’s mask mandate is in effect.

Programs for Children and Families

Valentine’s Day Take & Make
February 7 - February 14
Robbins and Fox Libraries Children’s Rooms
Stop by the Robbins and Fox Libraries to pick up a special Valentine's Day Take & Make. Each bag includes supplies for TWO Valentine's: one to drop off at either library so we can hang them up and share with each other, and one for you to keep! While supplies last; for all ages.

Robbins Singalongs
Tuesdays, Feb 1, 8, 15
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Zoom Event: Sing and dance with our fantastic musicians!
Feb 1: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83752019581
Feb 8: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84806344197
Feb 15: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82435079211

Page Turners Book Club for 4th, 5th, 6th graders
Tuesday, February 15
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Robbins Library Children’s Room
This month's read is Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte!
Required registration opens 9am on 2/1: https://pageturnersbookclubfeb2022.eventbrite.com;
Copies of the book will be available at the Children's Room desk. Masks are required for all participants.

Ready to Read Kindergarten Book Club
Wednesday, February 16
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Fox Library Community Room
A monthly book club for Kindergarteners where we have a fun discussion, play games, and create crafts! This month's read is Duck Rabbit by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Required registration opens at 9am on 2/1 at https://jansecondandthirdbookclub.eventbrite.com. The book will be available in the children's area at the Fox Library for pickup prior to the club. Masks are required for all participants

Bookmarks Book Club for 2nd and 3rd Graders
Wednesday, February 16
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Robbins Library Children’s Room
This month's read is Mia Mayhem is a Superhero by Kara West. Required registration opens at 9am on 2/1 at https://jansecondandthirdbookclub.eventbrite.com. Copies of the book will be available at the Children’s Room desk. Masks are required for all participants.

Bookworms: First Grade Book Club
Wednesday, February 23
3:30-4:15 p.m.
Fox Library Community Room
February's book is Kondo and Kezumi Visit Giant Island by David Goodner.
Registration is required: https://janfirstgradebookclub.eventbrite.com. Copies of the book will be available in the Fox Library Children’s Area for pickup prior to the club. Masks are required for all participants.

Mardi Gras Storytime
Friday, February 25
10:00-10:30 a.m.
Robbins Library Community Room
Join us for Stories, songs and a fun Mardi Gras craft! Pick up a free ticket 1/2 hour prior. Masks are required for all participants age 2+.

Programs for Teens

February Take and Make Craft
February 1 - February 28
Come to the library and pick up a selection of heart themed craft supplies. There’ll be a few suggested crafts but really, go wild with the supplies! Your heart is your canvas. For grades 6-12, pick up Take and Makes from the Circulation Desk.

Video Games in Teen Space for Early Release
Wednesday, February 16
1:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Teen Area
Head on over to the library after lunch and play some video games on our television! We have a Nintendo Switch and a PS4 all set and ready to go. Masks must be worn at all times. Grades 6-12.

Programs for Adults

Robbins Library Book Discussion Group
Monday, February 7
7:00 p.m.
Zoom program, email tzhenderson8@gmail.com for meeting link
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb is available for pickup at the Robbins Library. Follow the group on Facebook at facebook.com/groups/212703859877372/

Find Happiness through Mindfulness, Yoga & Meditation
Thursdays, February 3 and 17
7:15-8:00 p.m.
Zoom program, register at https://forms.gle/YQgMQsZd3ZLQ4CTR6
Experience ancient practices of breathing and meditation in an informal virtual setting. Discover secrets to increasing happiness in everyday life and learn ways to make it grow each day. No previous experience required. Sessions are led by mindfulness, yoga and meditation teacher Janhavi Wadwhani. The sessions will continue on the first and third Thursdays of the month through December. Zoom link will be sent the day of the session. Please know that the same Zoom link will be used every week so if you are able to keep it on file you only need to register once. Questions? Email Anna at alitten@minlib.net

Guys Book Group
Thursday, February 10
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Zoom meeting, email Bob Schueler, schuelerbob@gmail.com for the link.
This month we’re reading The Island at the Center of the World, by Russell Shorto. Copies can be picked up at Robbins Library and at the Fox, just ask for the Guys Book Group book. Newcomers welcome!

Plug In: Sing! Sing! Sing!
Tuesday, February 15
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Zoom program, register at: https://plug-in-02-15-22.event...
Plug In and sing with us! In this shortest month of the year, let’s sing our hearts out. Arlington resident and song leader Cheri Minton has been leading virtual singing sessions for the Arlington Seniors’ Association since the pandemic began almost two years ago. We'll sing show tunes, songs from Tin Pan Alley and folk songs, too. Cheri will also talk about ways group sings have evolved to work well online, and she'll show us a couple of free software tools she uses for creating sound files handy for leading singing on zoom. You bring your voice and enthusiasm. We'll provide the music and the lyrics. Plug In is supported by the Barry Memorial Fund.

Friends of Robbins Library Present: The Ultimate Presentation for Red Sox Nation
Wednesday, February 16
7:00 p.m.
Zoom program, register at eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-presentation-for-red-sox-nation-with-marty-gitlin-tickets-229368085117Marty Gitlin has authored about 200 books for more than a dozen publishers. He has recently gained success as a trade historical pop culture and sports book author with such books as Powerful Moments in Sports: The Most Significant Sporting Events in American History (2017), A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History (2018), The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine Book (2020) and Kyrie Irving: Uncle Drew, Little Mountain and Enigmatic NBA Superstar (2019). Join us for this virtual presentation to get the scoop on such events as the refusal of the New York Yankees to go up against the Red Sox in the 1904 World Series, and of course, the famous Curse of the Bambino.

Reel Queer
Wednesday, February 23
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Zoom program, email jstarkey@minlib.net for the Zoom link.
This month's Reel Queer will be a film focused social event online via Zoom. Come watch iconic queer movie clips, answer trivia questions and hang out with an intergenerational group of movie fans. Newcomers welcome!