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Sáb, Diciembre 10 2022, 2:30 – 3:30pm

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

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

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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

Cambridge Public Library Public Events

Cambridge Public Library

Mié, Abril 27 – Lun, Mayo 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

Lun, Junio 26 – Vie, Agosto 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.

Upcoming events

Twilight Stories and Songs (Central Square)

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Jueves, Octubre 5 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 5:30pm – 6pm; Jueves, Octubre 19 5:30pm – 6pm; and Jueves, Octubre 26 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)

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Lunes, Octubre 9 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Lunes, Noviembre 13 6:30pm – 8pm and Lunes, Diciembre 11 6:30pm – 8pm

January selection: Modern Lovers by Emma Straub

Toddler Story Time (Main)

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Jueves, Octubre 5 11am – 11:25am

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 11am – 11:25am; Jueves, Octubre 19 11am – 11:25am; and Jueves, Octubre 26 11am – 11:25am

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

Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)

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Jueves, Octubre 5 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 4pm – 4:25pm; Jueves, Octubre 19 4pm – 4:25pm; and Jueves, Octubre 26 4pm – 4:25pm

It's a Library dance party!

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Martes, Octubre 10 11am – 12:30pm; Jueves, Octubre 12 11am – 12:30pm; and Martes, Octubre 17 11am – 12:30pm

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

Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

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Miércoles, Octubre 4 10:30am – 12pm

Also: Viernes, Octubre 6 10:30am – 12pm; Miércoles, Octubre 11 10:30am – 12pm; and Viernes, Octubre 13 10:30am – 12pm

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

LEGO Time (Main)

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Lunes, Octubre 16 4pm – 4:45pm

Also: Lunes, Octubre 23 4pm – 4:45pm; Lunes, Octubre 30 4pm – 4:45pm; and Lunes, Noviembre 6 4pm – 4:45pm

It's a weekly block party!

Baby Lapsit (Main)

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Lunes, Octubre 16 10am – 10:20am

Also: Lunes, Octubre 23 10am – 10:20am; Lunes, Octubre 30 10am – 10:20am; and Lunes, Noviembre 6 10am – 10:20am

Just for you and the baby!

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Octubre 16 11am – 11:25am

Also: Lunes, Octubre 23 11am – 11:25am; Lunes, Octubre 30 11am – 11:25am; and Lunes, Noviembre 6 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

Toddler Story Time (Main)

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Martes, Octubre 10 11am – 11:25am

Also: Martes, Octubre 17 11am – 11:25am; Martes, Octubre 24 11am – 11:25am; and Martes, Octubre 31 11am – 11:25am

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

Preschool Story Time (Main)

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Martes, Octubre 10 4pm – 4:25pm

Also: Martes, Octubre 17 4pm – 4:25pm; Martes, Octubre 24 4pm – 4:25pm; and Martes, Octubre 31 4pm – 4:25pm

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

Morning Sing-Along (Main)

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Miércoles, Octubre 4 11am – 11:25am

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 11am – 11:25am; Miércoles, Octubre 18 11am – 11:25am; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 11am – 11:25am

It's a Library dance party!

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Martes, Octubre 10 1pm – 2:30pm; Jueves, Octubre 12 1pm – 2:30pm; and Martes, Octubre 17 1pm – 2:30pm

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

Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

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Jueves, Octubre 5 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Martes, Octubre 10 3pm – 4:30pm; Jueves, Octubre 12 3pm – 4:30pm; and Martes, Octubre 17 3pm – 4:30pm

Crafting Corner (O'Neill)

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Sábado, Octubre 7 1:30pm – 3pm

Also: Sábado, Octubre 14 1:30pm – 3pm; Sábado, Octubre 21 1:30pm – 3pm; and Sábado, Octubre 28 1:30pm – 3pm

Fiber arts crafters of all skill levels are welcome to drop in for companionable crafting!

Story Time (Central Square)

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Miércoles, Octubre 4 10:30am – 11am

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 10:30am – 11am; Miércoles, Octubre 18 10:30am – 11am; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 10:30am – 11am

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

Story Time (Central Square)

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Jueves, Octubre 5 10:30am – 11am

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 10:30am – 11am; Jueves, Octubre 19 10:30am – 11am; and Jueves, Octubre 26 10:30am – 11am

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

Story Time (Collins)

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Martes, Octubre 10 10:30am – 11am

Also: Martes, Octubre 17 10:30am – 11am; Martes, Octubre 24 10:30am – 11am; and Martes, Octubre 31 10:30am – 11am

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

Songs & Stories (Valente)

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Martes, Octubre 10 11am – 11:25am

Also: Martes, Octubre 17 11am – 11:25am; Martes, Octubre 24 11am – 11:25am; and Martes, Noviembre 14 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

Miércoles, Octubre 4 1pm – 3pm

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 1pm – 3pm; Miércoles, Octubre 18 1pm – 3pm; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 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 (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 11am – 11:30am

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 11am – 11:30am; Jueves, Octubre 19 11am – 11:30am; and Jueves, Octubre 26 11am – 11:30am

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

Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 11am – 11:25am

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 11am – 11:25am; Jueves, Octubre 19 11am – 11:25am; and Jueves, Octubre 26 11am – 11:25am

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

English Conversation Practice (O'Neill)

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Viernes, Octubre 6 10am – 11:30am

Also: Viernes, Octubre 13 10am – 11:30am; Viernes, Octubre 20 10am – 11:30am; and Viernes, Octubre 27 10am – 11:30am

Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)

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Miércoles, Octubre 4 1pm – 3pm

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 1pm – 3pm; Miércoles, Octubre 18 1pm – 3pm; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 1pm – 3pm

Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?

Cousins

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Octubre 4 9am – 9pm

Also: Jueves, Octubre 5 9am – 9pm; Viernes, Octubre 6 9am – 9pm; and Sábado, Octubre 7 9am – 9pm

Exhibit Hours

Sing-Along (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Octubre 16 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Lunes, Octubre 23 10:30am – 10:50am and Lunes, Octubre 30 10:30am – 10:50am

Sing and dance to your favorite songs!

Romance Book Group (Main)

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Martes, Octubre 10 7:15pm – 8:15pm

Also: Martes, Noviembre 14 7:15pm – 8:15pm; Martes, Diciembre 12 7:15pm – 8:15pm; and Tue, January 9 2024 7:15pm – 8:15pm

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

Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm (Main)

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Viernes, Octubre 6 10am – 11am

Also: Viernes, Octubre 13 10am – 11am; Viernes, Octubre 20 10am – 11am; and Viernes, Octubre 27 10am – 11am

Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

Knitting Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Octubre 10 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: Martes, Octubre 17 6:30pm – 7:30pm; Martes, Octubre 24 6:30pm – 7:30pm; and Martes, Octubre 31 6:30pm – 7:30pm

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

Evening Family Story Time (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Octubre 4 5:30pm – 6pm

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 5:30pm – 6pm; Miércoles, Octubre 18 5:30pm – 6pm; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 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.

Songs and Stories (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 10:30am – 10:50am

Also: Jueves, Octubre 12 10:30am – 10:50am; Jueves, Octubre 19 10:30am – 10:50am; and Jueves, Octubre 26 10:30am – 10:50am

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

Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 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.

Cookbook Book Group (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 5 6pm – 7pm

October selection: Vietnam: Morning to Midnight and Vietnamese Home Cooking.

Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

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Viernes, Octubre 6 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)

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Viernes, Octubre 6 4pm – 5pm

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

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (Main)

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Martes, Octubre 24 4pm – 5pm

Also: Martes, Noviembre 28 4pm – 5pm; Martes, Diciembre 19 4pm – 5pm; and Tue, January 30 2024 4pm – 5pm

Teens!

Sit 'n' Knit (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Octubre 10 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters.

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

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Octubre 10 6pm – 7pm

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

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

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Miércoles, Octubre 11 6pm – 7pm

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

Pemberton Mural Project: Story Time and Craft (O'Neill)

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Miércoles, Octubre 11 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Families with children of all ages can join us for stories and a craft!

Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Octubre 12 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.

RAIN DATE for CPL Park Sounds: Fabiola Mendez

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Jueves, Octubre 12 5pm – 8pm

This is the rain date for our 9/21 Park Sounds event.

Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW! (O'Neill)

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Miércoles, Octubre 4 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 11 3pm – 4:30pm; Miércoles, Octubre 18 3pm – 4:30pm; and Miércoles, Octubre 25 1pm – 2:30pm

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

Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

Viernes, Octubre 13 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.

Cambridge Young Authors' Squad (O'Neill)

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Viernes, Octubre 13 4pm – 5pm

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

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

Cambridge Public Library

Viernes, Octubre 13 5pm – 5:40pm

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

Puzzle Party

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Octubre 16 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Also: Lunes, Octubre 23 2:30pm – 3:30pm; Lunes, Octubre 30 2:30pm – 3:30pm; and Lunes, Noviembre 6 2:30pm – 3:30pm

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

Google Docs Tips and Tricks

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Martes, Octubre 10 1pm – 2pm

Get more practice with Google Docs!

Intro to LinkedIn Learning

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Miércoles, Octubre 11 11am – 12pm

Learn how to access LinkedIn Learning with your Cambridge Public Library card, for free!

One-on-One Tech Help by Appointment (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Octubre 11 4pm – 4:45pm

Also: Miércoles, Octubre 25 4pm – 4:45pm

East Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and North Cambridge

Would you like help navigating the library's e-resources like Libby or Hoopla?

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Family Literacy Month Book Giveaways

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Public Library, and Cambridge Public Schools

Join us for:
- free books for Cambridge children birth to 17 years old
- free bilingual books in over 20 different languages for children birth to 5 years old

Housed In Cambridge Drop In Hours

Community Development Department, Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), DHSP Multi-Service Center (MSC), and Cambridge Public Library

Have a Housing or Housing Related Question? Drop in to Meet the Team and find out about Housing Resources in Cambridge! City Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information.

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)

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

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.

3D modeling with Tinkercad

Cambridge Public Library

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

Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

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

High Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

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

Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

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Interested in graphic design?

Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Interested in graphic design?

3D modeling with Tinkercad (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

3D modeling with Tinkercad (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Audio Engineering in GarageBand (virtual)

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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.

Audio Egineering in GarageBand (virtual)

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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.

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.

Baby Lapsit (Virtual)

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Just for you and the baby!

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

Cambridge Public Library

Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom.

Jumpstart Your Financial Future: Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life (Virtual)

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Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Cambridge Public Library

Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom.

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 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 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.

Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)

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February selection: Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

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

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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 (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

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!

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

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

Outdoor Preschool Story Time (Valente)

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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)

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

Summer Reading: Create Augmented Reality Greeting Cards

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In this workshop, participants will learn what augmented reality (AR) is and how to create AR content using Hoverlay technology.

Summer Reading: Create Augmented Reality Greeting Cards

Cambridge Public Library

In this workshop, participants will learn what augmented reality (AR) is and how to create AR content using Hoverlay technology.

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.

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.

Creative Aging: Poetry Writing (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

In this Creative Aging Poetry class, participants will have the opportunity to put their poetry muscle to work in a safe, creative, and supportive community.

Creative Aging: Poetry Writing (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

In this Creative Aging Poetry class, participants will have the opportunity to put their poetry muscle to work in a safe, creative, and supportive community.

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.

Cookbook Book Group (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Join friends and neighbors for a potluck!

XR Lab 101 (Main)

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

Sewing 101 (Main)

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

Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Wole Soyinka in Conversation with Henry Louis Gates

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Join Nobel Prize Laureate Wole Soyinka as he discusses his work with acclaimed literary critic Henry Louis Gates.

Summer Reading: Outside Chalk Fun! (Boudreau)

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Sidewalk Games and Mosaic Art

This event has been moved to August 12th due to forecast of high temperatures on original date.

Fresh Pond Nature Walk (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a 45-minute relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

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.

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.

Hive Safety Training and Badge Making

Cambridge Public Library

Are you interested in using The Hive?

Design Squad Maker: Design Thinking Workshop

Cambridge Public Library

Children ages 8-11 and their families are invited to join us for a hands-on design thinking and engineering workshop.

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library