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29 Dec 2022
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
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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
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I don't think Christmas is necessarily about things. It's about being good to one another. - Carrie Fisher
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#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.
Holiday Music avaliable on CD

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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
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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
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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.
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Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah!
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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 englishnowArlington@gmail.com
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‘Our mission is crucial’: meet the warrior librarians of Ukraine - The Guardian "buff.ly/3uNml8E
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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#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
An image of Spy Pond in Arlington Center. Nearby are a few ice houses.

ALT An image of Spy Pond in Arlington Center. Nearby are a few ice houses.
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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.
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Couldn't attend the October Arlington Author Salon? Watch the recording on YouTube! buff.ly/3VVBmAY
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