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

Localização

449 Broadway Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Estados Unidos

Mid Cambridge

Last updated Agosto 24, 2020.

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Current programs

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

1pm – 2pm

Also: 1pm – 2pm, 1pm – 2pm, and 1pm – 2pm



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Chapter Chat (O'Neill/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 5pm

Also: 4pm – 5pm, 4pm – 5pm, and 4pm – 5pm

North Cambridge

Read the book, then come for conversation and activities!

Event

Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

3pm – 4pm

Also: 3pm – 4pm, 3pm – 4pm, and 3pm – 4pm

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

Event

Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

7pm – 9pm

Also: 7pm – 9pm, 7pm – 9pm, and 7pm – 9pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

Also: 6pm – 7pm, 6pm – 7pm, and 6pm – 7pm

Mid Cambridge

Reading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy.

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[CLASS FULL] Tech Goes Home (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

2pm – 4pm

Also: 2pm – 4pm

Mid Cambridge

Basic Computer Classes for Beginners
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Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 11:30am
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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Wellness for Seniors: Let Your Yoga Dance® (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 11:45am

Also: 11am – 11:45am, 11am – 11:45am, and 11am – 11:45am

Breathe, stretch and dance your way to a blissful body, joyous heart and a steady, quiet mind!

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Central Square Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

December book selection: Flour and/or Flour, Too by Joanne Chang.

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Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

3pm – 4pm
North Cambridge

Read with a cuddly friend!

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Outdoor Story Time (O'Connell)

Cambridge Public Library

3:30pm – 4pm
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

11am – 11:30am
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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Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 11:20am

Also: 11am – 11:20am, 11am – 11:20am, and 11am – 11:20am

Mid Cambridge

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

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Virtual Pajama Story Time Series

Center for Families and Cambridge Public Library

6:45pm – 7:30pm

The Center for Families and the Cambridge Public Library invite Cambridge children birth through age 8 and their grownups to join us on Zoom for songs, stories, and rhymes to wind down the day.

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Virtual Family Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 4:20pm

Also: 4pm – 4:20pm, 4pm – 4:20pm, and 4pm – 4:20pm

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

Cambridge Public Library

10am – 10:30am

Also: 10am – 10:30am, 10am – 10:30am, and 10am – 10:30am

Just for you and the baby!

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Boudreau Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

12pm – 1pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm
Mid Cambridge

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

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Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

December selection: We Love You Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidge
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Financial Literacy 101: Fraud (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

Managing one's own money in today's world is tricky.

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm
Mid Cambridge

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

Pajama Story Time (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6:45pm – 7:30pm

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.

Event

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 4:30pm

Also: 4pm – 4:30pm, 4pm – 4:30pm, and 4pm – 4:30pm

Wellington Harrington

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

Event

Outdoor Story Time (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 11:30am

Also: 11am – 11:30am, 11am – 11:30am, and 11am – 11:30am

Wellington Harrington

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

Event

O'Connell Book Group (O'Connell Branch / Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6:30pm – 7:30pm
East Cambridge

November selection:  Writers and Lovers Widows by Lily King
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Magic Tree House Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 5pm
East Cambridge

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

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CPL CRAFTS: Visible Mending with Jessamy Kilcollins

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7:30pm
Mid Cambridge

Transform your garments through the art of visible mending!

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Winter Bike Maintenance (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 8pm
Wellington Harrington

Looking for a winter project?

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Winter Biking Bash

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 8pm
Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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Winter Bike Maintenance (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 8pm
Wellington Harrington

Looking for a winter project?

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Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

1pm – 3:30pm

Also: 1pm – 3:30pm, 6:30pm – 9pm, and 2:30pm – 5pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: 2pm – 3pm

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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Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

3:30pm – 4:30pm
Mid Cambridge

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

Event

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 11:30am

Also: 2:30pm – 3pm and 8pm – 8:30pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

1pm – 3pm
Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: 2pm – 3pm

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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Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Also: 11am – 12pm and 2pm – 3pm

Mid Cambridge

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

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XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 12pm

Also: 5pm – 6pm and 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

6:30pm – 7:30pm

Also: 2pm – 3pm

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.

Event

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

3:30pm – 4:30pm
Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

6:30pm – 7:30pm
Mid Cambridge

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

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

3:30pm – 5pm
Mid Cambridge

Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh 3D printers in this 2 part series.
Event

Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

11am – 12:30pm

Also: 11am – 12:30pm, 11am – 12:30pm, and 11am – 12:30pm

Cambridgeport

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages Class.

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Intro ESOL Class (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

10:30am – 12pm

Also: 10:30am – 12pm, 10:30am – 12pm, and 10:30am – 12pm

Cambridgeport

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

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Resume and Job Application Support (Central Square)

Cambridge Public Library

1pm – 3pm

Also: 1pm – 3pm, 1pm – 3pm, and 1pm – 3pm

Cambridgeport

Looking for assistance creating a resume or looking for jobs?

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Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

10:30am – 11am

Also: 10:30am – 11am, 10:30am – 11am, and 10:30am – 11am

Cambridgeport

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room at the Central Square Branch Library. For ages birth-5 with caregivers.
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Art and Stories

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 5pm

Also: 4pm – 5pm, 4pm – 5pm, and 4pm – 5pm

Cambridgeport

Join us in the Central Square Children's Room for a fun and easy art and craft project while you listen to stories. Ages 4-12,  under 7 with caregiver.

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Contemporary Book Group

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

Also: 6pm – 7pm, 6pm – 7pm, and 6pm – 7pm

Mid Cambridge

September read: Red Island House by Andrea Lee
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Story Time

Cambridge Public Library

10:30am – 11am

Also: 10:30am – 11am, 10:30am – 11am, and 10:30am – 11am

Cambridgeport

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room at the Central Square Branch Library. For ages birth-5 with caregivers.
Event

Outdoor Sing-Along (O'Neill Branch)

Cambridge Public Library

10:30am – 10:50am

Also: 10:30am – 10:50am, 10:30am – 10:50am, and 10:30am – 10:50am

North Cambridge

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

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Wee Are Every Good Thing: Celebrating and Affirming Our BIPOC Children with Wee the People (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

If you're a parent or educator of color, chances are you grew up rarely (or maybe never) seeing yourself reflected in the books that filled your local library or classroom.

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

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom with special guest, author Kate McGovern!

Event

Boudreau Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

November book selection: The mountains sing by Nguyẽ̂n Phan Qué̂ Mai.
Event

Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

North Cambridge

Read with a cuddly friend!

Event

Correctional: A Memoir by Ravi Shankar

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

The first time Ravi Shankar was arrested, he spoke out against racist policing on National Public Radio and successfully sued the city of New York.

Event

Freshman Design at The Hive (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

This freshman only design course through the Rindge School of Technical Arts is for students with interests in graphic design, digital media, and production techniques.

Event

Studio Recording 101

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Interested in podcasting, audio production or video production?

Event

Studio Recording 101

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Interested in podcasting, audio production or video production?

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

Event

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

On Tuesday, November, from 1:30 p.m.

Event

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

On Thursday, November 4, from 1:00 p.m.

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

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

Event

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?

Event

Hive Safety Training and Glowforge 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Are you interested in using The Hive?

Event

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.
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

Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

Cambridge Public Library

North Cambridge

Read with a cuddly friend!

Event

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Financial Literacy 101: Managing a Checking Account (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Managing one's own money in today's world is tricky.

Event

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

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.

Event

Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

1pm – 2pm

Also: 1pm – 2pm, 1pm – 2pm, and 1pm – 2pm



Event

Indran Amirthanayagam Presents Blue Window

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

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

Chapter Chat (O'Neill/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

4pm – 5pm

Also: 4pm – 5pm, 4pm – 5pm, and 4pm – 5pm

North Cambridge

Read the book, then come for conversation and activities!

Event

Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

November selection: The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You by Dina Nayeri
Event

Joan Naviyuk Kane presents Dark Traffic (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Dark Traffic creates landmarks through language, by which its speakers begin to describe traumas in order to survive and move through them.

Event

O'Connell Book Group (O'Connell Branch / Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

November selection:  Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict
Event

Glowforge 201 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

You have learned the basics of our Glowforge Pro and are ready to level up!

Event

Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

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

Event

Intermediate ESOL Class (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

3pm – 4pm

Also: 3pm – 4pm, 3pm – 4pm, and 3pm – 4pm

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

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

Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

7pm – 9pm

Also: 7pm – 9pm, 7pm – 9pm, and 7pm – 9pm

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

Also: 6pm – 7pm, 6pm – 7pm, and 6pm – 7pm

Mid Cambridge

Reading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy.

Event

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

Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

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

Event

[CLASS FULL] Tech Goes Home (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

2pm – 4pm

Also: 2pm – 4pm

Mid Cambridge

Basic Computer Classes for Beginners
Event

Wellness for Seniors: Zumba Gold (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Put on your dancing shoes to improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles and have fun!

Event

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Lamp x the CPL Present: A Book Club Walks Into a Bar (Lamplighter/Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

This month we're meeting in person in Lamplighter's back taproom to discuss We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry.
Event

Creative ways for solo agers to navigate the holidays with Ailene Gerhadt

Cambridge Public Library

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Financial Literacy 101: Credit (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

Managing one's own money in today's world is tricky.

Event

Ashley C. Ford presents Somebody's Daughter: A Memoir (Virtual)

Cambridge Public Library

6pm – 7pm

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

Family Literacy Month Bilingual Book Giveaway

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

Mid Cambridge

Free books in over 20 different languages for Cambridge children birth to 5 years old!

Event

Housed In Cambridge Drop In Hours

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

Mid Cambridge

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.

Event

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Event

XR Lab 101 (Main)

Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.