Cambridge Public Library

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

Computer Classes at the Library

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes, please call or check out website for upcoming classes.

Literacy and ESOL at the Library

Cambridge Public Library

The Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting and resume writing.

Delivery and Senior Services at the Library

Cambridge Public Library

We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.

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 the Library

Cambridge Public Library

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

We extend access to technology like Chromebook laptops and mobile WiFi hotspots by allowing patrons to check out devices.

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!

Housed In Cambridge

Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and Cambridge Public Library

Housed In Cambridge: Information to Open Doors is a citywide campaign designed to educate and inform residents on housing opportunities and housing-related resources and services.

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Cambridge Public Library Public Events

Cambridge Public Library

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 2022 Summer Reading

Cambridge Public Library

Fri, July 1 – Fri, August 26 2022, 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.

Alzheimer's Association Community Forum

Cambridge Public Library

Thu, April 18 2019, All day

Upcoming events

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Thursday, February 2 1pm – 2:30pm; Tuesday, February 7 1pm – 2:30pm; and Thursday, February 9 1pm – 2:30pm

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

Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Thursday, February 2 3pm – 4:30pm; Tuesday, February 7 3pm – 4:30pm; and Thursday, February 9 3pm – 4:30pm

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

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Thursday, February 2 11am – 12:30pm; Tuesday, February 7 11am – 12:30pm; and Thursday, February 9 11am – 12:30pm

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

Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 1 10:30am – 12pm

Also: Friday, February 3 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, February 8 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, February 10 10:30am – 12pm

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

Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 1 10:30am – 11am

Also: Wednesday, February 8 10:30am – 11am; Wednesday, February 15 10:30am – 11am; and Wednesday, February 22 10:30am – 11am

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the plaza outside the Central Square Branch Library, Franklin Street side, weather permitting.

Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 10:30am – 11am

Also: Thursday, February 9 10:30am – 11am; Thursday, February 16 10:30am – 11am; and Thursday, February 23 10:30am – 11am

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the plaza outside the Central Square Branch Library, Franklin Street side, weather permitting.

Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 1 1pm – 3pm

Also: Wednesday, February 8 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday, February 15 1pm – 3pm; and Wednesday, February 22 1pm – 3pm

Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?

Sing-Along (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, January 30 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Monday, February 6 10:30am – 10:50am; Monday, February 13 10:30am – 10:50am; and Monday, February 27 10:30am – 10:50am

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: Tuesday, February 7 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Tuesday, February 14 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Tuesday, February 21 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Bring your project and enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.

Storytime (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 11am – 11:30am

Also: Thursday, February 9 11am – 11:30am; Thursday, February 16 11am – 11:30am; and Thursday, February 23 11am – 11:30am

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

The Parker Quartet Presents The Beethoven Project: In the Community

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 7 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 10:30am – 11am

Strawberry Hill

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

Twilight Stories and Songs (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Thursday, February 9 5:30pm – 6pm; Thursday, February 16 5:30pm – 6pm; and Thursday, February 23 5:30pm – 6pm

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

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 11am – 11:25am

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

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 4pm – 4:25pm

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-2e4da3b7fbbce2345d7772b0674a318d5 minutes of stories and songs.

Songs and Stories (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Thursday, February 9 10:30am – 10:50am; Thursday, February 16 10:30am – 10:50am; and Thursday, February 23 10:30am – 10:50am

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

O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 13 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Monday, March 13 6:30pm – 8pm; Monday, April 10 6:30pm – 8pm; and Monday, May 8 6:30pm – 8pm

January selection: Modern Lovers by Emma Straub

Songs and Stories (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 11am – 11:25am

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

Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 11am – 11:25am

Also: Thursday, February 9 11am – 11:25am; Thursday, February 16 11am – 11:25am; and Thursday, February 23 11am – 11:25am

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 4pm – 5pm

Also: Tuesday, February 28 4pm – 5pm; Tuesday, March 28 4pm – 5pm; and Tuesday, April 25 4pm – 5pm

Teens!

3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 6pm – 8pm

Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers.

Pajama Story Time (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 6:45pm – 7:30pm

Come to the library in your pajamas to listen to stories, read with your children, and enjoy a snack before bed!

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 1 11am – 11:25am

Also: Wednesday, February 8 11am – 11:25am; Wednesday, February 15 11am – 11:25am; and Wednesday, February 22 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 11am – 11:25am

Also: Thursday, February 9 11am – 11:25am; Thursday, February 16 11am – 11:25am; and Thursday, February 23 11am – 11:25am

Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 3:30pm – 4pm

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.

Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Thursday, February 9 4pm – 4:25pm; Thursday, February 16 4pm – 4:25pm; and Thursday, February 23 4pm – 4:25pm

It's a Library dance party!

Film Screening: Woman in the Mirror

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 2 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Join us for a film screening of Woman in the Mirror, directed by Tatyana Bronstein.

Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 3 11am – 11:30am

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

No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for location and details.

Magic Tree House Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 3 4pm – 5pm

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

Create a Quilt Square (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, February 4 2pm – 3pm

People of all ages and sewing abilities are welcome to come to the Library and create a square for our Community Quilt.

Saturday Songs and Stories (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Saturday, February 4 3:30pm – 4pm

Music, movement and stories! Join your librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

Baby Lapsit (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 6 10am – 10:20am

Also: Monday, February 13 10am – 10:20am and Monday, February 27 10am – 10:20am

Just for you and the baby!

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 6 11am – 11:25am

Also: Monday, February 13 11am – 11:25am and Monday, February 27 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

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

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 6 11am – 11:45am

A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful combo.

Chapter Chat (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 6 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Also: Monday, March 6 4:30pm – 5:30pm and Monday, April 3 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Read the book, then come for conversation and activities!

Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 7 10:30am – 11am

Also: Tuesday, February 14 10:30am – 11am; Tuesday, February 21 10:30am – 11am; and Tuesday, February 28 10:30am – 11am

Strawberry Hill

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

Toddler Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 7 11am – 11:25am

Also: Tuesday, February 14 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, February 21 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, February 28 11am – 11:25am

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 7 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Tuesday, February 14 4pm – 4:25pm; Tuesday, February 21 4pm – 4:25pm; and Tuesday, February 28 4pm – 4:25pm

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-2e4da3b7fbbce2345d7772b0674a318d5 minutes of stories and songs.

Boudreau Branch Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 8 12pm – 1pm

February Title: Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead.

Parent/Child (Ages 10-13) Book Group (Main/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 8 6pm – 7pm

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

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (Main/Hybrid)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 8 6pm – 7pm

February's Read: Wanderers by Chuck Wendig

Cookbook Book Group (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 8 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Join friends and neighbors for a potluck!

Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Wednesday, February 1 3:30pm – 4pm

Also: Wednesday, February 8 3:30pm – 4pm and Wednesday, February 15 3:30pm – 4pm

Strawberry Hill

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

Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 9 3:30pm – 4pm

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.

Kids' Book Swap (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Monday, February 6 4pm – 4:30pm

Bring a kids' book or two to swap and go home with a new book for yourself!

Songs and Stories (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, February 7 11am – 11:25am

Also: Tuesday, February 14 11am – 11:25am; Tuesday, February 21 11am – 11:25am; and Tuesday, February 28 11am – 11:25am

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

Button Making Workshop (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Thursday, February 9 3pm – 3:45pm

Learn how to use a button maker (on loan from The Hive makerspace at the Main Library) and turn your designs into wearable art.

Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 10 11am – 11:30am

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

No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for location and details.

Kids' Classic Fantasy Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Friday, February 10 5pm – 5:40pm

Our monthly Kids' Classic Fantasy book group is for kids aged 10-14.

English Conversation

Cambridge Public Library

Tuesday, January 31 10am – 11:30am

Also: Tuesday, February 7 10am – 11:30am; Tuesday, February 14 10am – 11:30am; and Tuesday, February 21 10am – 11:30am

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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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.

3D Printing 101: Design and Creation, Pt.1 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh 3D printers in this 2 part series.

Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles?

Baby Lapsit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Just for you and the baby!

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes and head over to the Main Library!

Family Story Time (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Videography 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

In this 90-minute class, you'll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety.

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.

Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

This class is designed for people of all levels ot strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music!

Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting, Pt.2 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this 2 part series.

Tips & Tricks for Managing Your Credit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Jumpstart Your Financial Future with this series of four workshops!

Hive Safety Training and Badge Making

Cambridge Public Library

Are you interested in using The Hive?

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.

Reading Together Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Join our new book club!

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.

Central Square Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

January book selection: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden

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!

Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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.

An Evening of Exceptional Poetry with Four Award-winning Poets

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

O'Connell Book Group (Virtual only)

Cambridge Public Library

January selection: Dancing in the mosque: an Afghan mother's letter to her son by Homeira Qaderi ; translated by Zaman Stanizai.

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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.

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.

O'Connell Book Group (Virtual only)

Cambridge Public Library

January selection: Dancing in the mosque: an Afghan mother's letter to her son by Homeira Qaderi ; translated by Zaman Stanizai.

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.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

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.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Lavender Suarez presents Transcendent Waves Sound Bath (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Lavender Suarez is a sound healing practitioner, meditation teacher, musician, and artist.

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.

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes and head over to the Main Library!

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

Cambridge Public Library