Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge Cambridgeport Strawberry Hill East Cambridge North Cambridge Wellington Harrington

This is our state-of-the-art makerspace at the Main Library. It is a hub for learning, creativity, and collaboration filled with beginner to professional-level workshops and equipment

Connect with a Library Social Worker

Cambridge Public Library

Our team of social workers can help make referrals to community services, help you complete applications, navigate resources, and help connect you to mental health or substance misuse programs.

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Cambridge Public Library Public Events

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, April 27 – Mon, May 2 2022, All day

Mid Cambridge Cambridgeport North Cambridge Strawberry Hill Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge Wellington Harrington

We offer lots of free events throughout the year for people of all ages with a love of learning!

Cambridge Public Library's Summer Reading

Cambridge Public Library

Mon, June 26 – Fri, August 25 2023, All day

Mid Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge Cambridgeport Strawberry Hill East Cambridge North Cambridge Wellington Harrington

We provide summer reading book recommendations; activities for children, teens, and adults; live events; as well as prizes and giveaways throughout July and August.

Clone of Jazz Performance by the Lilly Jazz Project (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Sat, December 10 2022, 2:30 – 3:30pm

The Lilly Jazz Project is an energized quartet originally formed in California.

Exhibition: From Cambridge to Yerevan: 35 Years of Friendship

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On display March 1 - April 28

Upcoming events

Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 10:30am – 11am

Also: Wednesday, December 20 10:30am – 11am; Wednesday, December 27 10:30am – 11am; and Wed, January 3 2024 10:30am – 11am

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room.

Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 10:30am – 11am

Also: Thursday, December 21 10:30am – 11am; Thursday, December 28 10:30am – 11am; and Thu, January 4 2024 10:30am – 11am

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room.

Songs & Stories (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 11am – 11:25am

Also: Tuesday, December 19 11am – 11:25am and Tuesday, December 26 11am – 11:25am

Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!

Resume Writing and Help with Job Hunting

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 1pm – 3pm

Also: Wednesday, December 20 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, December 27 1pm – 3pm; and Wed, January 3 2024 1pm – 3pm

Central Square Library - 45 Pearl Street, Cambridge

Every Wednesday at 1 pm (finishes at 3)

No registration necessary. Drop in help provided.

Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 11am – 11:25am

Also: Thursday, December 21 11am – 11:25am and Thursday, December 28 11am – 11:25am

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Story Time (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 11am – 11:30am

Also: Thursday, December 21 11am – 11:30am and Thursday, December 28 11am – 11:30am

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Beginners’ Mandarin Class (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, December 9 10am – 11:30am

Also: Saturday, December 16 10am – 11:30am

Come to the Library and learn the second most-spoken language in the world!

Sing-Along (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Monday, December 18 10:30am – 10:50am

Sing and dance to your favorite songs!

Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 10:30am – 11am

Also: Tuesday, December 19 10:30am – 11am and Tuesday, December 26 10:30am – 11am

We invite young children and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

English Conversation Practice (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, December 15 10am – 11:30am

Also: Friday, December 29 10am – 11:30am

Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 1pm – 3pm

Also: Wednesday, December 20 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, December 27 1pm – 3pm; and Wed, January 3 2024 1pm – 3pm

Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?

Romance Book Group (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Also: Tue, January 9 2024 7:15pm – 8:15pm; Tue, February 13 2024 7:15pm – 8:15pm; and Tue, March 12 2024 7:15pm – 8:15pm

This month's book: Pride, Prejudice and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev

Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, December 15 10am – 11am

Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

[GROUP FULL] Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Main/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 6pm – 7pm

Join us for a lively discussion of a great book - in person at the Main Library or virtually on Zoom.

Evening Family Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Wednesday, December 20 5:30pm – 6pm and Wednesday, December 27 5:30pm – 6pm

We invite young children, older siblings and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes.

ESOL Class (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Monday, December 18 6pm – 7:30pm

Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge

Location:

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: Tuesday, December 19 6:30pm – 7:30pm and Tuesday, December 26 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.

Songs and Stories (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Thursday, December 21 10:30am – 10:50am and Thursday, December 28 10:30am – 10:50am

Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge

Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 19 4pm – 5pm

Also: Tue, January 30 2024 4pm – 5pm; Tue, February 27 2024 4pm – 5pm; and Tue, March 26 2024 4pm – 5pm

Teens!

Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW! (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Wednesday, December 20 3pm – 4:30pm

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!

Puzzle Party

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Also: Monday, December 18 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Monday afternoon.

Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 5pm – 6pm

Also: Wednesday, December 13 5pm – 6pm; Monday, December 18 5pm – 6pm; and Wednesday, December 20 5pm – 6pm

Need help with a class?

Twilight Stories and Songs (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Thursday, December 21 5:30pm – 6pm and Thursday, December 28 5:30pm – 6pm

Join us in the Children's Room for some fun stories and songs to help wind down your day.

O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 6:30pm – 8pm

January selection: Modern Lovers by Emma Straub

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 11am – 11:25am

Also: Thursday, December 21 11am – 11:25am and Thursday, December 28 11am – 11:25am

We invite children and their caregivers for 98f13708c81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc14862c10194c475687be6106a3b84-8ec81e728d9d4c2f636f067f89cc14862c96a067a37563370ded05f5a3bf3ec minutes of stories and songs.

Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, December 14 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Thursday, December 21 4pm – 4:25pm and Thursday, December 28 4pm – 4:25pm

It's a Library dance party!

Baby Lapsit (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 10am – 10:20am

Also: Monday, December 18 10am – 10:20am

Just for you and the baby!

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 11am – 11:25am

Also: Monday, December 18 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 11am – 11:25am

Also: Tuesday, December 19 11am – 11:25am and Tuesday, December 26 11am – 11:25am

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Tuesday, December 19 4pm – 4:25pm and Tuesday, December 26 4pm – 4:25pm

We invite children and their caregivers for 20 to 25 minutes of stories and songs.

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 11am – 11:25am

Also: Wednesday, December 20 11am – 11:25am and Wednesday, December 27 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, December 13 10:30am – 12pm

Also: Friday, December 15 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, December 20 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, December 22 10:30am – 12pm

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.

LEGO Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 4pm – 4:45pm

Also: Monday, December 18 4pm – 4:45pm

It's a weekly block party!

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Thursday, December 14 1pm – 2:30pm; Tuesday, December 19 1pm – 2:30pm; and Thursday, December 21 1pm – 2:30pm

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.

Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Thursday, December 14 3pm – 4:30pm; Tuesday, December 19 3pm – 4:30pm; and Thursday, December 21 3pm – 4:30pm

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, December 12 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Thursday, December 14 11am – 12:30pm; Tuesday, December 19 11am – 12:30pm; and Thursday, December 21 11am – 12:30pm

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.

Vacation week: Family Movie at the Library (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, December 29 2pm – 3:45pm

Join us over winter vacation for a cozy family movie at the Library!

Vacation Week: Paint Workshop for Kids (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, December 29 3pm – 4:30pm

Get creative at the Valente Branch, and make your own artwork!

Saturday Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, December 30 2pm – 2:25pm

Children and their caregivers are invited to join us at Valente for a special New Year's Eve themed Story Time.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, December 11 2pm – 4pm

Also: Monday, December 18 2pm – 4pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Tue, January 2 2024 10:30am – 11am

Also: Tue, January 9 2024 10:30am – 11am; Tue, January 16 2024 10:30am – 11am; and Tue, January 23 2024 10:30am – 11am

We invite young children and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tue, January 2 2024 11am – 11:25am

Also: Tue, January 9 2024 11am – 11:25am; Tue, January 16 2024 11am – 11:25am; and Tue, January 23 2024 11am – 11:25am

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tue, January 2 2024 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Tue, January 9 2024 4pm – 4:25pm; Tue, January 16 2024 4pm – 4:25pm; and Tue, January 23 2024 4pm – 4:25pm

Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Tue, January 2 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: Tue, January 9 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Tue, January 16 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Tue, January 23 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, January 3 2024 11am – 11:25am

Also: Wed, January 10 2024 11am – 11:25am; Wed, January 17 2024 11am – 11:25am; and Wed, January 24 2024 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW! (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, January 3 2024 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Wed, January 10 2024 3pm – 4:30pm; Wed, January 17 2024 3pm – 4:30pm; and Wed, January 24 2024 3pm – 4:30pm

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.

Evening Family Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, January 3 2024 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Wed, January 10 2024 5:30pm – 6pm; Wed, January 17 2024 5:30pm – 6pm; and Wed, January 24 2024 5:30pm – 6pm

We invite young children, older siblings and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.

Wednesday Word Puzzles (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, January 3 2024 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Drop in to try some fun puzzles every week: word searches, riddles, and variety crosswords!

Brewery Book Club (Lamplighter)

Cambridge Public Library

Wed, January 3 2024 7pm – 8:30pm

You're invited to our January Brewery Book Club, where Lamplighter and the Cambridge Public Library team up to highlight contemporary works from marginalized voices while having a beer.

Crafting Corner (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, December 9 1:30pm – 3pm

Also: Saturday, December 16 1:30pm – 3pm; Saturday, December 30 1:30pm – 3pm; and Sat, January 6 2024 1:30pm – 3pm

Bring your own fiber arts project and join us for a delightful crafting session.

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Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Navigating Solo: Tools for Creating Your Plan for Aging Well (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library presents: Active Older Adults Lecture and Workshop Series

Dr. Chris Pernell

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Dr.

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Wellness for Seniors: Combo Dance Fitness and Let Your Yoga Dance (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful combo.

Outdoor Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Read with a cuddly friend!

Kaitlyn Greenidge Presents: Libertie (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Pajama Story Time (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes to wind down the day.

Variants, Breakthroughs, and Boosters: Understanding Omicron and the Future of the COVID-19 Pandemic (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Navigating Solo: Tools for Creating Your Plan for Aging Well (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library presents: Active Older Adults Lecture and Workshop Series

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.

Fuel For Life - Nutrition 101 for a Healthy Lifestyle (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Lamp x the CPL Present: A Book Club Walks Into a Bar (Lamplighter/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

You're invited to our February brewery book club, where Lamplighter and the Cambridge Public Library team up to highlight contemporary works from marginalized voices while having a beer.

3D modeling with Tinkercad (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Learn the fundamentals of Tinkercad to design and edit objects for 3D printing.

Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Interested in graphic design?

Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Interested in graphic design?

Choreographer Jessica Roseman presents NOURISH (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Audio Engineering in GarageBand (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Get started with audio editing for podcasts, music, audiobooks, and other creative sound projects using GarageBand, the sound creation software found on Mac and iOS devices.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

O'Connell Book Group (Virtual only)

Cambridge Public Library

February selection: The 100 - Year - Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Marcus Eley presents But Not Forgotten: Music by African American Composers for Clarinet (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

"One of the things I wanted to do in this recording is to salute the unsung heroes of music composition by people who are African-American," he explains.

Mending Matters (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Learn how to get more life out of your clothes or put household textiles to new use in this monthly hands-on workshop!

CPL International Briefing: US-Iran Nuclear Deal with Trita Parsi (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Trita Parsi is an award-winning author and the 2010 recipient of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.

Great Books Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

February 8th selection: Washington and Eisenhower's Farewell Addresses

Great Books Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

February 22nd selection: A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Nonfiction Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Central Square Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

February/March book selection: Chinese Soul Food: A Friendly Guide for Homemade Dumplings, Stir-Fries, Soups, and More by Hsiao-Ching Chou.

Books Not Binaries (Ages 11-14) Reading Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a virtual book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience.

Navigating Solo: Tools for Creating Your Plan for Aging Well (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library presents: Active Older Adults Lecture and Workshop Series

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 15 minutes of fun!

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 15 minutes of fun!

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Magic Tree House Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month.

Comics Workshop with L.J. Baptiste (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Focus on the art of crafting original character-driven comics and cartoons, while also studying the work of pros in graphic novels, newspaper comics, and manga!!

Baby Lapsit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Just for you and the baby!

Wellness for Seniors: Combo Dance Fitness and Let Your Yoga Dance (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful combo.

Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library