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

Ubicación

449 Broadway Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Estados Unidos

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.

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.

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.

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

Miércoles, Febrero 10 6pm – 7pm

Also: Miércoles, Marzo 10 6pm – 7pm, Miércoles, Abril 14 6pm – 7pm, and Miércoles, Mayo 12 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Contemporary Reading Group

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 16 6pm – 7pm

Also: Martes, Marzo 16 6pm – 7pm, Martes, Abril 20 6pm – 7pm, and Martes, Mayo 18 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi

O'Neill Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 16 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Martes, Marzo 16 6:30pm – 8pm, Martes, Abril 20 6:30pm – 8pm, and Martes, Mayo 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

Miércoles, Enero 27 6:45pm – 7:15pm

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 24 6:45pm – 7:15pm and Miércoles, Marzo 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 STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Enero 27 11am – 11:30am

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

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Enero 26 11am – 12pm

Also: Jueves, Enero 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

Martes, Enero 26 1pm – 2pm

Also: Jueves, Enero 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

Martes, Enero 26 3pm – 4pm

Also: Jueves, Enero 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

Martes, Enero 26 4pm – 4:30pm

Also: Martes, Febrero 2 4pm – 4:30pm, Martes, Febrero 9 4pm – 4:30pm, and Martes, Febrero 16 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

Jueves, Enero 28 11am – 11:30am

Also: Jueves, Febrero 4 11am – 11:30am, Jueves, Febrero 11 11am – 11:30am, and Jueves, Febrero 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

Miércoles, Enero 27 4pm – 5pm

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 3 4pm – 5pm, Miércoles, Febrero 10 4pm – 5pm, and Miércoles, Febrero 17 4pm – 5pm

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

Virtual Pajama Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Enero 27 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.

Virtual Baby Lapsit

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Enero 27 10am – 10:30am

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 3 10am – 10:30am, Miércoles, Febrero 10 10am – 10:30am, and Miércoles, Febrero 17 10am – 10:30am

Just for you and the baby!

Virtual Story Time: Hats!

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Febrero 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

Miércoles, Febrero 10 12pm – 1pm

February book selection: TBD.

50 Rappers Who Changed The World

Cambridge Public Library

Lunes, Febrero 1 7pm – 8pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Collins Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Febrero 11 6pm – 7pm

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

The Hive Open House

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Enero 26 12pm – 1pm

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

Tweens & Teens Comics Workshop

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 3 4pm – 5pm

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 10 4pm – 5pm, Miércoles, Febrero 17 4pm – 5pm, and Miércoles, Febrero 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

Sábado, Febrero 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

Jueves, Febrero 18 4pm – 4:30pm

Also: Jueves, Marzo 18 4pm – 4:30pm and Jueves, Abril 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.

Virtual Story Time in honor of MLK

Cambridge Public Library

Sábado, Enero 23 11am – 11:30am

We invite families with children of all ages to join us from home for stories inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy.

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Enero 28 6pm – 7:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 2 3:30pm – 5pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 3 11am – 11:30am

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 10 11am – 11:30am, Miércoles, Febrero 17 11am – 11:30am, and Miércoles, Febrero 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

Miércoles, Febrero 10 1pm – 2:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Turn Your Drawing into 3D Charms

Cambridge Public Library

Jueves, Febrero 4 6pm – 7:30pm

Interested in making your own charm or token?

Vacation Week Program: ScreenPLAY!

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 17 2pm – 3pm

Calling all families!

Perspectives Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 17 5:30pm – 6:30pm

February book selection: TBA

Career Skills: Resume Writing

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 17 6pm – 7:30pm

Also: Miércoles, Marzo 17 6pm – 7:30pm, Miércoles, Abril 21 6pm – 7:30pm, and Miércoles, Mayo 19 6pm – 7:30pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

O'Connell Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 17 6:30pm – 7:30pm

February book selection: TBD

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 2 11am – 12pm

Also: Jueves, Febrero 4 11am – 12pm, Martes, Febrero 9 11am – 12pm, and Jueves, Febrero 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

Martes, Febrero 2 1pm – 2pm

Also: Jueves, Febrero 4 1pm – 2pm, Martes, Febrero 9 1pm – 2pm, and Jueves, Febrero 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

Martes, Febrero 2 3pm – 4pm

Also: Jueves, Febrero 4 3pm – 4pm, Martes, Febrero 9 3pm – 4pm, and Jueves, Febrero 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

Lunes, Febrero 8 7pm – 8pm

RSVP is required for zoom information.

Nate Marshall presents FINNA

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 17 7pm – 8:15pm

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

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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!

Contemporary Reading Group

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

September Book Selection: Everywhere You Don't Belong by Gabriel Bump

Kids Books to Go (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Strawberry Hill

Borrow a bag of pre-selected library books for your kids and teens!

Virtual ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a Virtual ESOL Class conducted by Zoom.

Intermediate Virtual ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a Virtual ESOL Class conducted by Zoom.

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Febrero 10 6pm – 7pm

Also: Miércoles, Marzo 10 6pm – 7pm, Miércoles, Abril 14 6pm – 7pm, and Miércoles, Mayo 12 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Contemporary Reading Group

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 16 6pm – 7pm

Also: Martes, Marzo 16 6pm – 7pm, Martes, Abril 20 6pm – 7pm, and Martes, Mayo 18 6pm – 7pm

October Book Selection: Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi

Boudreau Book Group (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

This month's pick: Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver.

The Unique Needs Of Solo Agers: Building Health, Community, and Emotional Support

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library for solo adults, those who may be solo in the future, and the people that support them.

NapSnacks: Sweet Plantain Empanadas!

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

NapSnacks: homemade treats that are so good, you'll dream about them in your sleep.

Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

After graduating from college, Jennifer is drawn to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175-mile footpath that stretches from Georgia to Maine.

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.

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.

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.

O'Neill Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

Martes, Febrero 16 6:30pm – 8pm

Also: Martes, Marzo 16 6:30pm – 8pm, Martes, Abril 20 6:30pm – 8pm, and Martes, Mayo 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 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.

Say I'm Dead, A Family Memoir of Race, Secrets and Love by Dolores Johnson

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

A conversation between E. Dolores Johnson, a Cambridge author, and NEA consultant and Brother Thomas Fellow, Regie Gibson.

Virtual Pajama Storytime

Cambridge Public Library

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.

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.

Virtual Pajama Story Time Series

Center for Families and Cambridge Public Library

Miércoles, Enero 27 6:45pm – 7:15pm

Also: Miércoles, Febrero 24 6:45pm – 7:15pm and Miércoles, Marzo 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 STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Virtual Family Night with Children's Illustrator Bryan Collier

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a very special chat about art, storytelling, and making books with the beloved, award-winning children's book writer and illustrator, Bryan Collier.

Kids Books to Go (Boudreau)

Cambridge Public Library

Neighborhood 9 and West Cambridge

Borrow a bag of pre-selected library books for your kids and teens!

Kids Books to Go (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

Borrow a bag of pre-selected library books for your kids and teens!

Kids Books to Go (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library

Strawberry Hill

Borrow a bag of pre-selected library books for your kids and teens!

Virtual STEAM Story Time: Ramps and Inclines

Cambridge Public Library

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

Dream Big 2020: Big Data, Big Problems

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

AR For Art

Cambridge Public Library

The ways in which we create, share, and consume art have been transformed b huhh b8uu8This outlines the curriculum for a 4-week Augmented Reality (AR) Experience project.

Collins Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

All You Can Ever Know, by Nicole Chung.