Summer Reading: Kids Resist! Outdoors with Wee the People (O'Neill)
By Cambridge Public Library
Kids of all ages will explore social movements through games, hands-on projects, and making their own t-shirt!
.: Sat, August 13 2022 2pm – 3:30pm.
Ages: 5 to 11.
Contact
Optional registration
- Sign-up is ongoing
Free!
Location
- In-person only.
70 Rindge Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
United States
Additional information
This program will be held outdoors at the O'Neill Branch Library. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors.
Wear Your Resistance: Exploring Images of Protest
From the raised fist to the peace sign to the simple word "NO," symbols of protest have played a big role in protesting injustice and ushering in change. Learn about different images of resistance then choose one to make a t-shirt of your own.
Anatomy of a Protest
Competitive game challenging kids (individually or in teams) to match moments from famous social movements to poster board signs highlighting the six basic stages of social change.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, the East Cambridge Savings Bank and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Last updated July 14, 2022.
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