Arlington Libraries Foundation

04/23/2026

If you’re looking for something to do tonight, join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Robbins Library to celebrate the town‘s fourth Poet Laureate, Jean Flanagan and to welcome the new Poet Laureate, Teresa Cader. Hope to see you there! https://www.robbinslibrary.org/event/passing-the-torch-introducing-arlingtons-next-poet-laureate/

04/15/2026

🌞Today is a great day for a craft at The Fox. Hope to see you there 🦊

Drop in Craft at Fox is every Wednesday in April from 5:30-7:00pm at Fox. Join us for a craft project to foster creativity! Supplies will be available for self-directed fun. For Kids of All Ages. Drop in.

03/29/2026

Thank you to our wonderful Arlington community! 🥰

Thank you, Arlington! YES.

03/25/2026

📚 If the budget override does not pass on March 28th, the Arlington libraries could face significant cuts to the services we’ve all grown to value in our community.

YourArlington recently published commentary around next week's elections.

Read the full story here: https://yourarlington.com/2026/03/commentary-letters-election-03242026de/

03/25/2026

Are you reading this year's Arlington Reads Together book "Klara and the Sun?" Hope to see you at this great event! 📚🌞

Arlington Reads Together: The Future of Being Human- Technology, Ethics, Choice, and Everyday Life
Monday, March 30
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Robbins Library Community Room
From AI companions to gene editing, new technologies are becoming part of everyday life. This panel, featuring Dr. Anna Lewis and Dr. Shoumita Dasgupta and moderated by Alham Saadat, invites the public into a thoughtful conversation about how these advances are changing the way we think about identity, relationships, and what it truly means to be human.

03/18/2026

✅ By Voting Yes to the override on March 28th, you will help ensure our community is able to provide the many programs and services that make Arlington a place we love to live ❤️

The Arlington Libraries Foundation typically does not comment on town votes, but a failed override may mean that our libraries would face significant negative impacts.

Find more information:

We are neighbors supporting a Proposition 2 ½ override to fund and preserve public resources for every Arlington resident.

03/13/2026

🦊 The Fox Branch Library may be small in size, but it’s mighty in impact. 📚✨

In 2025 alone, it accounted for 27% of all visits across Arlington’s library system — welcoming more than 80,000 visitors a year.

Library services have been at the heart of East Arlington since the first East Branch opened in 1917. Today, the Fox Branch is more vibrant and heavily used than ever. Patrons from across town come to attend programs, browse collections, work remotely, gather for community meetings, or stop by the beloved Fox & Robbin Shop.

For families and children, it’s a cherished gathering place. Since COVID, we’ve also seen a growing number of adults relying on the space as a hub for connection, learning, and work. 💙

Plan your visit today: https://www.robbinslibrary.org/fox-branch

03/09/2026

Think you’ve got what it takes to be the trivia champ of Arlington? 🧠🎉

Test your knowledge on everything from pop culture and history to science, literature, and a few local surprises at Trivia Night with the Friends of the Robbins Library!

Come solo or team up with friends (up to 6 people) — either way, you’re in for a great night of fun, prizes, and community.

🍴 Appetizers provided
🍸 Cash bar available
🚫 Ages 21+ only

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026 | 7:00–9:30 p.m.
📍 Robbins Library Reading Room
🎟️ Tickets: $18 per person
Proceeds benefit Arlington’s libraries.

Get your tickets now: https://friendsofrobbinslibrary.org/trivia/

03/05/2026

💡This is valuable background about the upcoming override vote. A YES vote keeps Arlington strong – preserving the library services our community relies on every day! 🫶

02/28/2026

📚 Arlington votes on a budget override on March 28th. A YES vote maintains the services we all reply on and the hard-won improvements over the past decade.

The Arlington Libraries Foundation generally does not comment on town votes; however, if the override fails to pass, it would have a substantial negative impact on our libraries.

Arlington will be forced to cut $3.7M starting July 1, 2026 and $19.3M the following year. That means fewer library hours at Robbins, and phasing out the Fox Branch.

A YES vote keeps Arlington strong – preserving the library services our community relies on every day. ✅

Find more information here: https://yesforarlington.org/

or https://www.arlingtonma.gov/town-governance/boards-and-committees/select-board/information-about-ballot-questions-march-28-2026-election