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

위치

449 Broadway Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
미국

Mid Cambridge

Current programs

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.

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!

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!

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.

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Alzheimer's Association Community Forum

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Upcoming events

Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 5월 12 6오후 – 7오후

Also: 수요일, 6월 9 6오후 – 7오후

October Book Selection: All Systems Red by Martha Wells

Contemporary Reading Group

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 6오후 – 7오후

Also: 화요일, 5월 18 6오후 – 7오후 and 화요일, 6월 15 6오후 – 7오후

October Book Selection: Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi

O'Neill Branch Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 6:30오후 – 8오후

Also: 화요일, 5월 18 6:30오후 – 8오후, 화요일, 6월 15 6:30오후 – 8오후, and 화요일, 7월 20 6:30오후 – 8오후

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

수요일, 4월 28 6:45오후 – 7:15오후

Also: 수요일, 5월 26 6:45오후 – 7:15오후 and 수요일, 6월 30 6:45오후 – 7:15오후

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 Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 22 11오전 – 11:30오전

Also: 목요일, 4월 29 11오전 – 11:30오전, 목요일, 5월 6 11오전 – 11:30오전, and 목요일, 5월 13 11오전 – 11:30오전

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

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 11오전 – 12오후

Also: 목요일, 4월 22 11오전 – 12오후, 화요일, 4월 27 11오전 – 12오후, and 목요일, 4월 29 11오전 – 12오후

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Beginner ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 1오후 – 2오후

Also: 목요일, 4월 22 1오후 – 2오후, 화요일, 4월 27 1오후 – 2오후, and 목요일, 4월 29 1오후 – 2오후

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 11오전 – 11:30오전

Also: 수요일, 4월 28 11오전 – 11:30오전

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

Career Skills: Resume Writing

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 6오후 – 7:30오후

Also: 수요일, 5월 19 6오후 – 7:30오후 and 수요일, 6월 16 6오후 – 7:30오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Materials Returns - O'Connell Branch

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 10오전 – 6오후

Also: 화요일, 4월 27 10오전 – 6오후

Mid Cambridge

We are now accepting returns of any Minuteman Library Network materials at the O'Connell Branch, generally Tuesdays and Fridays, from 10 a.m.

Virtual Intermediate ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 3오후 – 4오후

Also: 목요일, 4월 22 3오후 – 4오후, 화요일, 4월 27 3오후 – 4오후, and 목요일, 4월 29 3오후 – 4오후

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Preschool Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 4오후 – 4:30오후

Also: 화요일, 4월 27 4오후 – 4:30오후, 화요일, 5월 4 4오후 – 4:30오후, and 화요일, 5월 11 4오후 – 4:30오후

We invite children ages 3-5 and their grown ups to join us from home for 25 minutes of engaging stories.

Tween/Teen Virtual Hangout

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 4오후 – 5오후

Also: 수요일, 4월 28 4오후 – 5오후, 수요일, 5월 5 4오후 – 5오후, and 수요일, 5월 12 4오후 – 5오후

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

Virtual Sing-Along

Cambridge Public Library

금요일, 4월 23 11오전 – 11:30오전

Also: 금요일, 5월 14 11오전 – 11:30오전, 금요일, 5월 28 11오전 – 11:30오전, and 금요일, 6월 11 11오전 – 11:30오전

Put on your dancing shoes!

Virtual Baby Lapsit

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 10오전 – 10:30오전

Also: 수요일, 4월 28 10오전 – 10:30오전, 수요일, 5월 5 10오전 – 10:30오전, and 수요일, 5월 12 10오전 – 10:30오전

Just for you and the baby!

Perspectives Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 5:30오후 – 6:30오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

O'Connell Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 6:30오후 – 7:30오후

April book selection: Men Without Women by Haruki Murakami

Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 29 11오전 – 11:45오전

Also: 목요일, 5월 6 11오전 – 11:45오전 and 목요일, 5월 13 11오전 – 11:45오전

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!

POETS IN THE ROUND: Yanyi, Shira Erlichman, and Asiya Wadud

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 22 6:30오후 – 8오후

Join us for this special event in honor of National Poetry Month!

Podcasting from Home (CCTV)

Cambridge Public Library

금요일, 4월 23 12오후 – 1오후

What equipment do you need and how do you set up at home to record yourself and your guest who's calling in remotely?

Family STEAM Night: Art Machines

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 22 6:30오후 – 7오후

Design a system of moving parts to bring your mechanical grabbing machine to life! We will explore simple machines and forces through hands-on making.

Vacation Week Program: Bamidele Dancers & Drummers

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 2오후 – 3오후

Join Bamidele Dancers & Drummers, of Young Audiences of Massachusetts, for an interactive dance workshop for children and their families.

Spring Fling! Clear Away Clutter & Make Room for Peace

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 27 6:30오후 – 8오후

Spring into action and make space for what matters most with Helane Blinn of Ducks In A Row Professional Organizing.

Tinkercad 101: Customized Phone Stand

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 27 7오후 – 8:30오후

Interested in making a customized phone stand?

Library at Home: Stream Movies & Music

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 28 3오후 – 4오후

Join us for a Zoom demonstration of Naxos, Hoopla and Kanopy.

Virtual Pajama Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 28 6:45오후 – 7:30오후

Also: 수요일, 5월 26 6:45오후 – 7:30오후 and 수요일, 6월 30 6:45오후 – 7:30오후

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.

The Forgotten Irish of Mount Auburn Catholic Cemetery

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 29 12오후 – 1오후

Join us for a presentation by cemetery historian Bill McEvoy, Jr. on the obscure Mount Auburn Catholic Cemetery in Watertown.

Alternative Medicine Exploration: Intro to Medical Cannabis

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 4월 21 7오후 – 8오후

Mid Cambridge

Medical cannabis is now legal (in various forms) in 39 states.

Margret and H. A. Rey Curious George Lecture: Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 4월 29 6:30오후 – 7:30오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

El día de los niños Virtual Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

금요일, 4월 30 3:30오후 – 4오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Enfòmasyon sou Vaksen COVID-19 ki soti nan Kominote Ayisyèn Cambridge la | COVID-19 Vaccine Information for the Cambridge Haitian Community

Cambridge Public Library

월요일, 4월 19 6오후 – 7오후

Tanpri vin rejwenn nou pou yon sesyon enfòmasyon osijè vaksen COVID-19 yo.

Climate Justice Monopoly with Spring Forward (Tween/Teen Hangout)

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 5월 5 4오후 – 5오후

Join us for a series of workshops for tweens and teens about social justice.

Preserve Your Family Treasurers

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 5월 6 12오후 – 1오후

Do you have treasured family photographs and documents but don't know how to care for them?

Dina Gilio-Whitaker presents As Long as Grass Grows in conversation with Daniel Faber

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 4월 20 7오후 – 8:30오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

CPL CRAFTS: Portraiture Paint Night with Ayana Mack

Cambridge Public Library

월요일, 4월 26 6오후 – 7:30오후

Mid Cambridge

Join us for a special paint night that celebrates portraiture of Black women with local artist

Virtual Story Time: Caterpillars and Butterflies

Cambridge Public Library

월요일, 5월 10 10:30오전 – 11오전

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us from home for 20-25 minutes of fun stories and songs about how caterpillars change into butterflies and moths!

Mindfulness & Compassion: Resilience Training for Challenging Times

Cambridge Public Library

월요일, 5월 10 6:30오후 – 8오후

This introduction to mindfulness and compassion will offer techniques that help cultivate presence and build resilience in everyday life.

Boudreau Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 5월 12 12오후 – 1오후

May book selection: A Million Aunties by Alecia McKenzie.

Know Your Rights (Tween/Teen Hangout)

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 5월 12 4오후 – 6오후

Join us for a series of workshops for tweens and teens about social justice.

American Treasures from the Cambridge Public Library's Archives and Special Collections

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 5월 13 12오후 – 1오후

Join Drew Griffin, Cambridge Public Library's Senior Librarian, as he takes us on a tour of the American Treasures in the Library's Archives and Special Collections.

Collins Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

목요일, 5월 13 6오후 – 7오후

April selection: Down Along with That Devil's Bones by Connor Towne O'Neill

CPL International Briefing: The Line of Actual Control: The Border Dispute between India and China with Rukmani Gupta

Cambridge Public Library

화요일, 5월 11 6오후 – 7오후

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Basics of Photography (CCTV)

Cambridge Public Library

금요일, 5월 7 12오후 – 1오후

This class will go over the basic tenets to consider when exploring photography.

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

수요일, 5월 12 11오전 – 11:30오전

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

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Virtual Family Story Time

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.

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

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!

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.

Virtual STEAM Story Time: Autumn Leaves

Cambridge Public Library

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

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

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

Mindfulness Crafting with Linda Tang

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Come join Linda Tang, MSW for a guided mindfulness arts & crafts night by creating your own 'Relaxation Teller.

Boudreau Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

This month's selection is The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers.

O'Connell Branch Virtual Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

October Book Selection: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

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.

Community Yoga with Cultural Fabric

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a November community yoga series in partnership with

Virtual Intro ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Beginner ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Intermediate ESOL Class

Cambridge Public Library

Join us for a Virtual ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Class conducted by Zoom.

Virtual Preschool Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

We invite children ages 3-5 and their grown ups to join us from home for 25 minutes of engaging stories.

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

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

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 STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

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

Virtual STEAM Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

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

Stop the Violence: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the U.S.

Cambridge Public Library

Join the Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women for a presentation on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women struggle across the so-called United States.

Beginners American Sign Language (ASL) class with SIGNING Basics

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

A fun and interactive class that is educational as well as enjoyable.

Story Time Feast

Cambridge Public Library

Children and their grownups are invited to gather around our virtual table for a story time feast.

Napsnacks: Thanksgiving Leftover egg-rolls

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

CPL CRAFTS: Floats // Tulle Embroidery with Lisa Purdy

Cambridge Public Library

Learn to create delicate messages on tulle alongside local artist and curator Lisa Purdy!

Cell Phone Cinema (CCTV)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Mental Health First Aid with Aweh Supports, LLC

Cambridge Public Library

*Registration required for zoom link*