Cambridge Public Library

A unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique needs of its neighborhood.

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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

Ubicación

449 Broadway Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Estados Unidos

Mid Cambridge

Last updated Noviembre 2, 2022.

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Current programs

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STEAM Vault

Cambridge Science Festival and Cambridge Public Library

We provide lists of recommended STEAM books and other media.

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Connect with a Library Social Worker

Cambridge Public Library

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

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

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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!

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Cambridge Public Library's 2022 Summer Reading

Cambridge Public Library

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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.

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The Hive

Cambridge Public Library

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Mid Cambridge

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

Upcoming events

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High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Diciembre 6 1pm – 2:30pm

Also: Jueves, Diciembre 8 1pm – 2:30pm; Martes, Diciembre 13 1pm – 2:30pm; and Jueves, Diciembre 15 1pm – 2:30pm

Cambridgeport

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

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Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Diciembre 6 3pm – 4:30pm

Also: Jueves, Diciembre 8 3pm – 4:30pm; Martes, Diciembre 13 3pm – 4:30pm; and Jueves, Diciembre 15 3pm – 4:30pm

Cambridgeport

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

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Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Diciembre 6 11am – 12:30pm

Also: Jueves, Diciembre 8 11am – 12:30pm; Martes, Diciembre 13 11am – 12:30pm; and Jueves, Diciembre 15 11am – 12:30pm

Cambridgeport

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

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Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Diciembre 7 10:30am – 12pm

Also: Viernes, Diciembre 9 10:30am – 12pm; Miércoles, Diciembre 14 10:30am – 12pm; and Viernes, Diciembre 16 10:30am – 12pm

Cambridgeport

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

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O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Diciembre 12 6:30pm – 8pm
North Cambridge

June selection: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
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Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Diciembre 7 10:30am – 11am

Also: Miércoles, Diciembre 14 10:30am – 11am; Miércoles, Diciembre 21 10:30am – 11am; and Miércoles, Diciembre 28 10:30am – 11am

Cambridgeport

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

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Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Diciembre 8 10:30am – 11am

Also: Jueves, Diciembre 15 10:30am – 11am; Jueves, Diciembre 22 10:30am – 11am; and Jueves, Diciembre 29 10:30am – 11am

Cambridgeport

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

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Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Diciembre 7 1pm – 3pm

Also: Miércoles, Diciembre 14 1pm – 3pm; Miércoles, Diciembre 21 1pm – 3pm; and Miércoles, Diciembre 28 1pm – 3pm

Cambridgeport

Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs?

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Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Wellington Harrington

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

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

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh 3D printers in this 2 part series.
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Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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Baby Lapsit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Just for you and the baby!

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Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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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.
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Videography 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Sewing 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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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.

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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!

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

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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Tips & Tricks for Managing Your Credit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Jumpstart Your Financial Future with this series of four workshops!

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Hive Safety Training and Badge Making

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Are you interested in using The Hive?

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Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Wellington Harrington

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

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Reading Together Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Wellington Harrington

Join our new book club!

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Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Wellington Harrington

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

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Central Square Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

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

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Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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.
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An Evening of Exceptional Poetry with Four Award-winning Poets

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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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.
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Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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.
Event

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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.
Event

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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.
Event

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.
Event

Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes. 
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Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Lavender Suarez presents Transcendent Waves Sound Bath (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

Wellington Harrington

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

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Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

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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.
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3D modeling with Tinkercad

Cambridge Public Library

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

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Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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High Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Interested in graphic design?

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Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Interested in graphic design?

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3D modeling with Tinkercad (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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3D modeling with Tinkercad (virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

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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.

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Audio Egineering 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.

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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.

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Baby Lapsit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Just for you and the baby!