Cambridge Public Library

Contact

Library Circulation Desk
617-349-4040

Main Library Q&A Desk
Help & Information Desk
617-349-4041

Library Administrative Offices
617-349-4032

Library Children's Room/Services
617-349-4038

Location

449 Broadway Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Mid Cambridge

Current programs

Virtual 4-STEAM Bingo Game

Cambridge Public Library and Cambridge Science Festival

We're hosting a STEAM Bingo game. Complete any four STEAM activities, post your scorecard and WIN a Cuebot!

Computer Classes at the Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

The Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes at our Main branch.

Literacy and ESOL at the Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library

The Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting/resume writing and computer basics (Word, Internet and email).

Senior Services and Delivery at the Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library

Monthly delivery service is available for residents who are homebound due to short or long term disability.

Early Childhood Resource Center at the Cambridge Public Library

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

The Cambridge Public Library is the proud home of the Greater Boston ECRC, which includes materials, services, programs and other resources for the early childhood community.

STEAM@Home: Backyard Birding

Cambridge Public Library and Cambridge STEAM Initiative

Explore local birds in their natural habitat either in your own neighborhood or further afield. Identify the birds you see. Keep track of your findings on paper or in a sketchbook!

STEAM@Home: Leaf Rubbing

Cambridge Public Library and Cambridge STEAM Initiative

Ever wonder about the trees around you? Let's learn to identify trees in our neighborhoods or on-the-go.

Takeout Technology Service at CPL

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge North Cambridge Wellington Harrington Cambridgeport

We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Library Opportunities for Children

Cambridge Public Library

Our CPL calendar links provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for children ages 0-11; regular activities include a variety of virtual story times, arts, musical, and dance events!

Library Opportunities for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Our CPL calendar links provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for tweens and teens ages 12-18; regular activities include a tween/teen hangouts, 3D printing workshops, and lots more!

Show past programs.:

Alzheimer's Association Community Forum

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Upcoming events

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 10 6pm – 7pm

Also: Wednesday, March 10 6pm – 7pm, Wednesday, April 14 6pm – 7pm, and Wednesday, May 12 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Contemporary Reading Group

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 16 6pm – 7pm

Also: Tuesday, March 16 6pm – 7pm, Tuesday, April 20 6pm – 7pm, and Tuesday, May 18 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi

O'Neill Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 16 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Tuesday, March 16 6:30pm – 8pm, Tuesday, April 20 6:30pm – 8pm, and Tuesday, May 18 6:30pm – 8pm

North Cambridge

A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library. We read a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Registration is required.

Virtual Pajama Story Time Series

Center for Families and Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, January 27 6:45pm – 7:15pm

Also: Wednesday, February 24 6:45pm – 7:15pm and Wednesday, March 31 6:45pm – 7:15pm

The Center for Families and the Cambridge Public Library invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes to wind down the day.

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 11am – 12pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Beginner ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 1pm – 2pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Intermediate ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 3pm – 4pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Preschool Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 4pm – 4:30pm

Also: Tuesday, February 9 4pm – 4:30pm, Tuesday, February 16 4pm – 4:30pm, and Tuesday, February 23 4pm – 4:30pm

We invite children ages 3-5 and their grown ups to join us from home for 25 minutes of engaging stories.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 11am – 11:30am

Also: Thursday, February 4 11am – 11:30am, Thursday, February 11 11am – 11:30am, and Thursday, February 18 11am – 11:30am

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Tween/Teen Virtual Hangout

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, January 27 4pm – 5pm

Also: Wednesday, February 3 4pm – 5pm, Wednesday, February 10 4pm – 5pm, and Wednesday, February 17 4pm – 5pm

A drop-in hour for tweens, teens and their caregivers.

Virtual Baby Lapsit

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, January 27 10am – 10:30am

Also: Wednesday, February 3 10am – 10:30am, Wednesday, February 10 10am – 10:30am, and Wednesday, February 17 10am – 10:30am

Just for you and the baby!

Virtual Story Time: Hats!

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 8 10:30am – 11am

We invite children and their grown ups to join us from home for 25 minutes of fun stories about hats.

Boudreau Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 10 12pm – 1pm

February book selection: TBD.

50 Rappers Who Changed The World

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 1 7pm – 8pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Collins Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 11 6pm – 7pm

February book selection: The Mountains Sing, by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai.

Tweens & Teens Comics Workshop

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 3 4pm – 5pm

Also: Wednesday, February 10 4pm – 5pm, Wednesday, February 17 4pm – 5pm, and Wednesday, February 24 4pm – 5pm

Grab some blank paper and pencils and join Matt Ryan of Free Lunch Studios for a four-week series designed to make you a better visual storyteller.

NapSnacks: Red Velvet Banana Pudding

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, February 13 12pm – 1pm

The Library is excited to host local baking enthusiast Hermeline Pierre of "Dis Tew Good" for a virtual workshop.

Virtual Story Time with the Mayor

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 18 4pm – 4:30pm

Also: Thursday, March 18 4pm – 4:30pm and Thursday, April 15 4pm – 4:30pm

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for a special monthly story time with Mayor Sumbul Siddiqui.

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 6pm – 7:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 3:30pm – 5pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 3 11am – 11:30am

Also: Wednesday, February 10 11am – 11:30am, Wednesday, February 17 11am – 11:30am, and Wednesday, February 24 11am – 11:30am

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of stories and hands-on activities.

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 10 1pm – 2:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 4 6pm – 7:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Vacation Week Program: ScreenPLAY!

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 2pm – 3pm

Calling all families!

Perspectives Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 5:30pm – 6:30pm

February book selection: TBA

Career Skills: Resume Writing

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Wednesday, March 17 6pm – 7:30pm, Wednesday, April 21 6pm – 7:30pm, and Wednesday, May 19 6pm – 7:30pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

O'Connell Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 6:30pm – 7:30pm

February book selection: TBD

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 11am – 12pm

Also: Thursday, February 4 11am – 12pm, Tuesday, February 9 11am – 12pm, and Thursday, February 11 11am – 12pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Beginner ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 1pm – 2pm

Also: Thursday, February 4 1pm – 2pm, Tuesday, February 9 1pm – 2pm, and Thursday, February 11 1pm – 2pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Intermediate ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 2 3pm – 4pm

Also: Thursday, February 4 3pm – 4pm, Tuesday, February 9 3pm – 4pm, and Thursday, February 11 3pm – 4pm

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

How The Turntables Have Turned! A Conversation About Hip-Hop & The Media

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 8 7pm – 8pm

RSVP is required for zoom information.

Nate Marshall presents FINNA

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 7pm – 8:15pm

Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with a special poetry reading by Nate Marshall, author of FINNA.

STEAM Academy: Design Studio

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, January 28 3:30pm – 6:30pm

Also: Monday, February 1 3:30pm – 6:30pm, Thursday, February 4 3:30pm – 6:30pm, and Monday, February 8 3:30pm – 6:30pm

STEAM Academy: Design Studio is a partnership with

Virtual Pajama Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 24 6:45pm – 7:30pm

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

Google Drawing 101: Personalized Coaster Set

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 11 3:30pm – 5pm

Winter is the perfect time for cozying up with a warm beverage but keeping surfaces safe can be a challenge.

The Hive Open House

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 12 12pm – 1pm

Interested in learning about the new creative space at our main library?

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 16 3:30pm – 5pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Google Drawing 101: Personalized Coaster Set

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 16 7pm – 8:30pm

Winter is the perfect time for cozying up with a warm beverage but keeping surfaces safe can be a challenge.

The Hive Open House

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 17 1pm – 2pm

Interested in learning about the new creative space at our main library?

Google Drawing 101: Personalized Coaster Set

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 18 12:30pm – 2pm

Winter is the perfect time for cozying up with a warm beverage but keeping surfaces safe can be a challenge.

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 19 12:30pm – 2pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

The Hive Open House

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 23 5pm – 6pm

Interested in learning about the new creative space at our main library?

Inkscape 101: Leather Bookmark

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 25 6pm – 7:30pm

There's nothing quite like a good bookmark to make opening up a book all the more exciting.

David Coffin Presents: Life at Sea / A Voyage in Song

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 4 7pm – 8pm

Join the Revels' Artist-in-Residence David Coffin for a virtual exploration of the life of a sailor, whaler and fisherman.

Essentials of African American Cuisine with Malcolm Green

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 11 7pm – 8:15pm

Join us to celebrate Black History Month with Master Chef Season 4 contestant, Malcolm Green, and learn the essentials of African American cuisine.

Inkscape 101: Leather Bookmark

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 24 3pm – 4:30pm

There's nothing quite like a good bookmark to make opening up a book all the more exciting.

Show past events.:

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Bullet Journaling Workshop

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Passion & Pathways: A New Virtual Series for Teens

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

New Immigrant and Refugee Visions Welcome Event

Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship (CIRC) and Cambridge Public Library

Agassiz, Mid Cambridge, and Neighborhood 9

CIRC and the Public Library will host a New Immigrant and Refugee Visions event to present a selection of three films followed by discussion and luncheon.

Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Public Schools, Cambridge Public Library, and Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP)

Mid Cambridge

Come celebrate National Family Literacy Month at the 23rd Annual Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day at City Hall!

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

The Hope Storytelling Project: Finding Comfort

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

For our inaugural workshop, we will begin by giving thanks to the places, people, and objects that make us who we are.

The Hope Storytelling Project: Understanding Perspective

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Classical Music in Quarantine

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Please register below.

[Registration Required] Portraiture in Photography

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Please register below.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Sunday Morning Yoga with Rachael Junard

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Join us for a virtual community yoga class every Sunday in June from the comfort of your own home with instructor Rachael Junard!

The Hope Storytelling Project: Approaching Emotion

Cambridge Public Library

One of the powers of a poem is its ability to generate emotion.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

The Hope Storytelling Project: Being a Witness

Cambridge Public Library

Humans and poems are both witnesses.

The Hope Storytelling Project: A New Hope

Cambridge Public Library

As we conclude the Hope Storytelling Project, we want to finish on its namesake: the importance of hope.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Cambridge Book Bike Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Book Bike Team invites children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Cambridge Book Bike Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Book Bike Team invites children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Cambridge Book Bike Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Book Bike Team invites children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Cambridge Book Bike Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Book Bike Team invites children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Cambridge Book Bike Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Book Bike Team invites children and their grownups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

Summer Reading: Pineapple Project

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Hip Hop Dance with Illstyle & Peace

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Storytelling with Motoko

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Rosalita's Puppets

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Jay Mankita's Playful Engineers

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Tales from African Traditions with Valerie Tutson

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Sciencetellers

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Jenny the Juggler

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Queer Kid Stuff Live!

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Meet the Mayor and Vice-Mayor

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Boost Mental Wellness With Tech with Amber P. Knight

Cambridge Public Library

In times of quarantine and social distancing, technology can be a blessing and/or a curse.

Summer Reading: Jenny the Juggler

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Brazilian Beats by Grooversity

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Pineapple Project

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Nappy's Puppets (Jim Napolitano) Presents: Shadows Around the World

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Net Works: Craft Handmade Basketball Nets with Maria Molteni

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Dinoman Presents Dinosaurs

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.