Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge North Cambridge Wellington Harrington Cambridgeport

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.

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

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!

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

Mié, Abril 27 – Lun, Mayo 2 2022, All day

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

Alzheimer's Association Community Forum

Cambridge Public Library

Jue, Abril 18 2019, All day

Upcoming events

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 1pm – 2:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 1pm – 2:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 1pm – 2:30pm

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

Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 3pm – 4:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 3pm – 4:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 3pm – 4:30pm

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

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 11am – 12:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 11am – 12:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 11am – 12:30pm

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

Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 10:30am – 12pm

Also: Viernes, Agosto 19 10:30am – 12pm; Miércoles, Agosto 24 10:30am – 12pm; and Viernes, Agosto 26 10:30am – 12pm

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

O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Septiembre 12 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Lunes, Octubre 10 6:30pm – 8pm; Lunes, Noviembre 14 6:30pm – 8pm; and Lunes, Diciembre 12 6:30pm – 8pm

June selection: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo

Chapter Chat (O'Neill/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 18 4pm – 5pm

Read the book, then come for conversation and activities!

Summer Reading: Family Game Night (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 31 6pm – 7:30pm

Challenge your family or meet new friends over board games and puzzles.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 18 11am – 11:20am

Also: Jueves, Agosto 25 11am – 11:20am and Jueves, Septiembre 1 11am – 11:20am

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

Summer Reading: Crafternoon (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 3pm – 5pm

Visit the O'Neill Branch to make and take a hands-on project.

Summer ESOL Class (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Lunes, Agosto 22 6pm – 7:30pm and Lunes, Agosto 29 6pm – 7:30pm

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class this summer!

Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 10:30am – 11am

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 24 10:30am – 11am; Miércoles, Agosto 31 10:30am – 11am; and Miércoles, Septiembre 7 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

Jueves, Agosto 18 10:30am – 11am

Also: Jueves, Agosto 25 10:30am – 11am; Jueves, Septiembre 1 10:30am – 11am; and Jueves, Septiembre 8 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 Songs and Stories at Raymond Park (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 18 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Jueves, Agosto 25 10:30am – 10:50am; Jueves, Septiembre 1 10:30am – 10:50am; and Jueves, Septiembre 8 10:30am – 10:50am

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

Outdoor Sing-Along (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Lunes, Agosto 22 10:30am – 10:50am and Lunes, Agosto 29 10:30am – 10:50am

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

Outdoor Baby Lapsit (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 10am – 10:20am

Also: Lunes, Agosto 22 10am – 10:20am and Lunes, Agosto 29 10am – 10:20am

Just for you and the baby!

Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 1pm – 3pm

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 24 1pm – 3pm; Miércoles, Agosto 31 1pm – 3pm; and Miércoles, Septiembre 7 1pm – 3pm

Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: Martes, Agosto 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Martes, Agosto 30 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Martes, Septiembre 6 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 11am – 11:20am

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 17 11am – 11:20am; Jueves, Agosto 18 11am – 11:20am; and Martes, Agosto 23 11am – 11:20am

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 20 minutes of fun!

Preschool Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Martes, Agosto 23 4pm – 4:25pm and Martes, Agosto 30 4pm – 4:25pm

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

Outdoor Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 18 4pm – 4:20pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 25 4pm – 4:20pm

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes.

Patio Project: Push & Pull

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 5pm – 6pm

Join us outside in front of the Valente Branch Library (826 Cambridge St.) for activites for all ages!

Outdoor Pajama Story Time (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 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!

Summer Reading: Family Jigsaw Puzzles (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 24 3pm – 5pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Summer Reading: Literary Trivia Night

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 24 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Come celebrate the end of Summer Reading with an evening of bookish team trivia!

Summer Reading: Stories from Around the World (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 24 6:30pm – 6:50pm

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for stories from around the world.

Summer Reading: Teen Book Discussion (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 12pm – 1pm

Attention teen readers!

Summer Reading: Rhythm Delivered presented by DrumatiX (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 2pm – 3pm

A fun, funny, and high energy blend of tap dance, body percussion and drumming on and with various drums, found objects and invented instruments.

Summer Reading: STEAM Paper Airplane Workshop (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 4pm – 5pm

Prepare for take-off at the Valente Branch with paper airplanes of all sizes, shapes and stru

Summer Reading: Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 4pm – 4:30pm

In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registrati

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Sábado, Agosto 20 10am – 11am

Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented realit

Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 25 3pm – 4:30pm

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

Outdoor Preschool Story-Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 3:30pm – 3:55pm

Also: Martes, Agosto 23 3:30pm – 3:55pm

Join us for twenty to twenty-five minutes of stories and songs for children ages eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Outdoor Toddler Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 11:30am – 11:55am

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 24 11:30am – 11:55am

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

Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting, Pt.1 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 22 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Also: Martes, Agosto 23 7pm – 8pm

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

Outdoor Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 10:30am – 11am

Strawberry Hill

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

Summer Reading: Charades! (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 2pm – 3pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 3:30pm – 4:30pm

Also: Miércoles, Agosto 24 7pm – 8pm

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

Graphics Are Great! Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 4pm – 5pm

Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12.

Summer Reading: Teen Book Discussion (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 5pm – 6pm

Attention teen readers!

Reading Together Book Group (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 23 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Reading Together Book Club: We choose the theme, you choose the book.

Scrabble Hour (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 25 10:30am – 11:30am

Strawberry Hill

Use your B-R-A-I-N (7 points) for a game of Scrabble at the Collins Branch!

Summer Reading: Block Party (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 25 3pm – 5pm

Celebrate the end of summer with fun, games, snacks and neighbors old and new!

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 25 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.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Viernes, Agosto 26 11am – 11:30am

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

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 5pm – 6pm

Also: Viernes, Agosto 26 2pm – 3pm and Sábado, Agosto 27 2pm – 3pm

Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine.

Videography 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Agosto 17 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Agosto 15 2pm – 3pm

Also: Sábado, Agosto 27 10am – 11am

Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production?

O'Connell Branch Adult Book Group (O'Connell and online)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 6:30pm – 7:30pm

July selection: Taste My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Agosto 18 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.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 1:30pm – 4pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 6pm – 8:30pm; Viernes, Agosto 19 1pm – 3:30pm; and Sábado, Agosto 20 1:30pm – 4pm

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can

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Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 20 minutes of fun!

Outdoor Toddler 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.

Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Mending Matters (Hybrid)

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!

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 eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3D printers in this 2 part series.

Outdoor Songs and Stories at Raymond Park (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Fiber Arts Drop-In Group (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Outdoor Story Time (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 1pm – 2:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 1pm – 2:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 1pm – 2:30pm

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

Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 3pm – 4:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 3pm – 4:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 3pm – 4:30pm

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.

Outdoor Story Time (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes.

Videography 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then

23rd Annual Youth Poetry Awards

Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Public Library presents our 37693cfc748049e45d87b8c7d8b9aacdrd Annual Youth Poetry Awards for K-8 students who live or attend school in Cambridge.

POETS IN CONVERSATION: Yanyi and Victoria Chang

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a reading and conversation between two exceptional poets: Yanyi and Victoria Chang.

3D Printing 101: Design and Creation, Pt.2 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3D printers in this 2 part series.

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.

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production?

Outdoor Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Strawberry Hill

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

Outdoor Sing-Along (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Outdoor Preschool Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for twenty to twenty-five minutes of stories and songs for children ages eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3 to 5 and their caregivers.

Career Skills: The Art of Networking

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

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.

Meet a Mini! (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Therapy horses bring happiness, hope, and a sense of well being to people of all ages.

Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 20 minutes of fun!

Meet a Mini! (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Therapy horses bring happiness, hope, and a sense of well being to people of all ages.

Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Urban Gardening: Plant for Native Pollinators (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Make your garden part of the ecosystem!

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.

PRIDE MONTH 2022: Malinda Lo presents Inside the Telegraph Club: On the Real History Behind Last Night at the Telegraph Club

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registrati

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

Fiber Arts Drop-In Group (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Agosto 16 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Jueves, Agosto 18 11am – 12:30pm; Martes, Agosto 23 11am – 12:30pm; and Jueves, Agosto 25 11am – 12:30pm

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

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can

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 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for 20 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes.

Cookbook Book Group (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

June book selection: Zaitoun by Yasmin Khan.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can

Katie Kitamura in Conversation with Meghan O'Rourke

Cambridge Public Library

Join Katie Kitamura as she discusses her novel Intimacies with Meghan O'Rourke, the author of The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness.

Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

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 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented realit

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

Cambridge Public Library

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

Yoga on the Lawn

Cambridge Public Library

Join Cap Aguilar (she/they) for weekly yoga classes on the lawn at the Main Branch!

Outdoor Story Time with Drag Kings, Queens and Friends (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Celebrate PRIDE with Story Time for Drag Kings, Queens and Friends!

Outdoor Baby Lapsit (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Just for you and the baby!

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library