Alma Boudreau Branch Library
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Friday March 29 9:00am - 4:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Friday March 29 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Friday March 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad (O'Neill)
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. There will be time for share-outs/workshopping, as well as group or solo writing. Snacks are provided!If you are attending for the first time, registration is helpful, but not req......More
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Saturday March 30 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is ......More
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Saturday March 30 12:45pm - 4:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Saturday March 30 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
WHM at the CPL: Saturday Screening of "Queen of Katwe" dir. Mira Nair (Main)
Stop by on Saturday and catch a screening of the film Queen of Katwe (dir. Mira Nair). During Women's History Month, we will be screening films directed by women on Saturday, March 9 and Saturday, March 30 at 1 pm. About Queen of Katwe: This biopic of Ugandan chess prod......More
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Saturday March 30 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Let's Go to the Moon! A Moon Exploration Workshop (Main)
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador and educator Benadette Manning for a hands-on workshop all about the moon! Learn about the phases of the moon, the moon’s role in the upcoming Solar Eclipse, and space exploration missions to the moon. All ages are welcome! About the pr......More
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Saturday March 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Make an Eclipse Viewer (O'Neill)
Use recycled materials to create an eclipse viewer at the Library. Then safely view the eclipse on April 8!This program is open to people of all ages.This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our calendar of events or ask at your local libr......More
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Monday April 1 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Designed for babies 0 to 18 months.Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program can a......More
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Monday April 1 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Sing-Along (O'Neill)
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/01/singalongoneill
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Monday April 1 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Monday April 1 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Morning Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! All ages.This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats......More
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Monday April 1 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness (Virtual)
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! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!Registration for each se......More
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Monday April 1 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Monday April 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Monday April 1 2:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, t......More
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Monday April 1 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Time (Main)
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild!The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5......More
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Monday April 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Cambridge Public Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room of the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. What:......More
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Monday April 1 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
Evening Story Time (Valente)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a special evening story time event. This program will run for 25-30 minutes, with songs, stories and rhymes. No registration is required. This program will be held in the Community Room of the Valente Branch Library.......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESOL Conversation Class (Valente)
Location:Valente Branch826 Cambridge St.CambridgeJoin us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For mo......More
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Monday April 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Jane Kamensky Presents: Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below (Main)
Cambridge Public Library and Harvard Book Store welcome Jane Kamensky—award-winning author of A Revolution in Color and president of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation—for a discussion of her new book Candida Royalle and the Sexual Revolution: A History from Below. Registr......More
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Tuesday April 2 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
LibraryBEATS! Drum and Rhythm Program (Collins)
Otha Day presents his signature "DrumToTheBeat: Drum Circle and Rhythm Event". This fully participatory program is especially for the very young.Otha leads intergenerational, fun and lively drum circle events from the core belief that rhythm can build community, promote......More
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Tuesday April 2 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed.For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendaro......More
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Tuesday April 2 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Sing-Along (Valente)
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and maybe share a story or two. For children of all ages and their grown-ups. This program will take place in the Community Room at the Valente Branch Library. If......More
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Tuesday April 2 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Toddler Story Time (Main)
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. T......More
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Tuesday April 2 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Tuesday April 2 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design
Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Prusa 3D printers.Before taking this workshop:Complete Hive Safety TrainingCreate a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.comYou will get hands-on experience running the 3D printe......More
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Tuesday April 2 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Sit 'n' Knit (Main)
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters. Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend,...Refreshments will be provided. The City of Cambridge does not di......More
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Tuesday April 2 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an advanced level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofe......More
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Tuesday April 2 3:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Sun-Powered Jewelry (O'Connell)
These beads change color! Come join us at O'Connell to make fun jewelry with a twist. Recommended for kids ages 5 and up and their grownups.This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our calendar of events or ask at your local library to lea......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Preschool Story Time (Main)
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Recommended for children ages 3-5. This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be prese......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Drop-In Tech Help at the Library (Central Square)
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Need someone to read your resume and support navigating online job applications? Join us for our drop-in help hours between 4 and 6pm. No registration required. If you have an......More
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Tuesday April 2 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
STEAM Academy: iFp Labs (Main)
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs starts with students' interest in building a better world and introduces them to the underlying science and math principles to bring their solutions to life. Youth in 7th and 8th grades are invted to join iFp on a journey into the world......More
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Tuesday April 2 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Blackout Poetry Workshop (Collins)
Blackout poetry lets us choose words to hide on the page which creates new poems based on the words that shine through. Join us at the Collins Branch to use upcycled newspapers and magazines to come up with our very own poems. All supplies will be provided. Registration......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
CPL Presents: Ursula Villarreal-Moura, Author of LIKE HAPPINESS (Main)
Join URSULA VILLARREAL-MOURA, the author of the debut novel Like Happiness, for a reading and conversation moderated by ELIZABETH GONZALEZ JAMES, author of The Bullet Swallower.Called "memorable and incisive" by Kirkus and "accomplished" by Publisher's Weekly, Villarrea......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Kids' Books for Everyone (O'Neill)
People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together. In April we will read the book The Wild Robot by Peter Brown, then meet for pizza and discussion. Copies of the book are available at the O'Neill Branch.This book group will meet in person at t......More
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Tuesday April 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable......More
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Tuesday April 2 7:15pm - 9:00pm EDT
Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)
This week's selection: Joseph Conrad, Heart of DarknessReading Interests: We concentrate on Great Books in the following areas: a long novel over the summer, two sections of poetry and short stories, a book of the Bible, a Shakespeare play, an ancient and modern drama, ......More
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Tuesday April 2 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Studio Recording 101 (Main)
Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production? The Hive has two state-of-the-art recording studios! Join this workshop to become familiar with studio equipment and software. Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training befor......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm
Join us in this 12-week Tai Chi practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine.Sifu Mynor Diaz has been learning and teaching Tai Chi classes for over 20 years. He has taught classe......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed.For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofeven......More
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Wednesday April 3 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time (Central Square)
Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room. For ages birth-5 with caregivers. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and rea......More
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Wednesday April 3 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Morning Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! All ages.This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats......More
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Wednesday April 3 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Résumé and Job Application Support (Central Square)
Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs? Join us at the Central Square Branch Library (45 Pearl St.) for assistance with résumés, job hunting, and online applications. Support will be available from 1-3 p.m. No registration is required. For more inf......More
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Wednesday April 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
English Conversation Practice, Intermediate (O'Neill)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice. This conversation group is for those with an intermediate or high level of English language skill. No testing is required. For more information on other ESOL classes, please call Maria ......More
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Wednesday April 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Sewing 101 (Main)
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. ......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Blackout Poetry (O'Connell)
Celebrate National Poetry Month and the upcoming Solar Eclipse with us by creating your own blackout poetry at the O'Connell Branch Library. Blackout poetry is created by taking a written piece of text from a book, newspaper, or magazine and redacting words to come up w......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW! (O'Neill)
Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.This week we will be making sun clocks.This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our......More
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Wednesday April 3 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Hive Teen Hangout (Main)
Have you checked out The Hive yet? Teens are welcome to come learn about our space and try their hand at sticker making, video recording in our studio and more. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 12-18. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, includi......More
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Wednesday April 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
After School Stories and Crafts (Central Square)
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. Recommended for ages 5-10. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Cambridge Public Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room of the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. What:......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Sewing Circle
Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community. Participants must register but may drop-in any time during the program.This program is designed for patrons who know the basics of......More
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Wednesday April 3 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Evening Family Story Time (Collins)
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. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/03/eveningfamilystory......More
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Wednesday April 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Cookbook Book Group (Boudreau)
April Selections: Coconut & Sambal; Fire Islands; and The Indonesian Table.Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! Try a recipe and bring your results or thoughts to share and discuss with other cooks. All experience levels welcome! No need to bring a dish to join.Boo......More
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Wednesday April 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grow Native Presents Evening with Experts: Planting for Climate Resilience with Andrea Berry, Executive Director, Wild Seed Project
In addition to helping to sustain vital pollinators, birds and other wildlife, native plantings offer countless other benefits that are indispensable in the age of climate change. When created and maintained with ecologically attuned landscaping practices, they can mini......More
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Thursday April 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is ......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Songs and Stories (Boudreau)
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. For children of all ages and their grown-ups. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may ......More
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Thursday April 4 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Story Time (Central Square)
Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room. If the weather is particularly fine, we might move to the plaza outside the Franklin Street side of the branch. For ages birth-5 with caregivers. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the ba......More
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed.For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendaro......More
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Story Time (O'Neill)
Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/04/storytimeoneill
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Story Time (Valente)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes. Due to Early Voting, this week's Story Time will take place in the Children's Area of the Valente Branch Library. If the weather is particularly fine, the program may move ......More
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Thursday April 4 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Toddler Story Time (Main)
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. T......More
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Thursday April 4 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Thursday April 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)
Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop. This two-hour workshop replaces the previous two-part Glowforge 101 offering; the content and length of this workshop and the two-part series ......More
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Thursday April 4 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Puzzle Party (Main)
Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/04/puzzlepartymain
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Thursday April 4 2:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, t......More
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Thursday April 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an advanced level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofe......More
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Thursday April 4 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for location and details. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/04/pres......More
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Thursday April 4 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog (Valente)
Read with Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 15-minute time slot is required and begins on Thursday, March 28 by calling or visit......More
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Thursday April 4 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! All ages.This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats......More
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Thursday April 4 4:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Thursday April 4 5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts Adventure with Lenni: A Machine-Sewing Workshop Series (Main)
Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND create bespoke sewn crafts! Project options are tailored on two tracks: those who are familiar with our Janome machines and beginner sewers and those who are intermdiate sewers. This four-part series is led by fiber artis......More
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Thursday April 4 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Twilight Stories and Songs (Central Square)
Join us in the Children's Room for some fun stories and songs to help wind down your day. Recommended for ages 0-5. For more information call the Central Square Branch Children's Room at 617-349-4012. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis o......More
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Thursday April 4 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Intro to Upcycling! (Central Square)
Looking to make a fashion statement and be environmentally conscious as well? Join Ninawa Zero Waste Clothes at the Central Square for an introduction to upcycling your clothing into something new. Bring a cotton shirt you no longer wear (and don't mind tearing up) and ......More
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Friday April 5 9:00am - 5:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Eclipse Chalk Art Drop-in Craft (Main)
Get ready for the upcoming solar eclipse by creating your very own picture of an eclipse using chalk in the Children's Room at the Main Library. This is a self-guided activity for children of all ages and their caregivers.This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse......More
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Friday April 5 9:30am - 4:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Friday April 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Wellness for Seniors: Tai Chi Paradigm
Join us in this 12-week Tai Chi practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine.Sifu Mynor Diaz has been learning and teaching Tai Chi classes for over 20 years. He has taught classe......More
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Friday April 5 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed.For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofeven......More
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Friday April 5 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)
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. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/05/toddl......More
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Friday April 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Friday April 5 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Screening of Q followed by a Q&A with Director Jude Chehab
Join us for a screening of Q, followed by a Q&A with the Director, Jude Chehab.An intimate and haunting portrayal of a quest for love and acceptance at any cost, Q depicts the considerable influence of a secretive matriarchal religious order in Lebanon on 3 generations ......More
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Friday April 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Magic Tree House Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)
Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month. Check out a copy of the book beforehand, or download it from the Libby app. Our April book is Thanksgiving on Thursday.This book group will meet virtually and in person at the O'Conn......More
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Friday April 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids' Zine Collective (O'Neill)
What's a zine? And how do I make one? Come find out!Kids are invited to explore making, copying, sharing, and swapping zines. Making zines will include activities like writing, drawing, and collage. Recommended for ages 7 and up.Snacks are provided! For more information......More
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Saturday April 6 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Hive Safety Training (Main)
Are you interested in using The Hive? In this workshop you will learn about our makerspace, how to utilize the resources we offer and how to keep safe in The Hive. Find out what you need to get started as a maker in The Hive here. Completion of Hive Safety Training is t......More
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Saturday April 6 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Saturday April 6 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Saturday, March 30 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Bran......More
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bridging Divides: Empowering Generations with Generative AI
Joint Family is delighted to host a special event in collaboration with Google's Women Techmakers Program and the Cambridge Public Library to recognize, empower and celebrate women in technology across ages. We warmly invite you to be a part of this unique in person gat......More
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Saturday April 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Intro to LinkedIn Learning (Main)
Learn how to access LinkedIn Learning with your Cambridge Public Library card, for free! LinkedIn Learning is an online educational site with thousands of courses in business, software, technology, and creative skills. LinkedIn Learning can be used in English, French, G......More
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Saturday April 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chess Hour (O'Neill)
Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch! Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate.Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a space for individuals to play and test their skills against other members of th......More
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Monday April 8 10:00am - 10:20am EDT
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Designed for babies 0 to 18 months.Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program can a......More
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Monday April 8 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Sing-Along (O'Neill)
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calendarofevents/2024/04/08/singalongoneill
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Monday April 8 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Monday April 8 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
Morning Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! All ages.This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats......More
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Monday April 8 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness (Virtual)
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! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!Registration for each se......More
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Monday April 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Outdoor Music at Main! (Main)
As we gather to view the eclipse, musician Dan Walker performs original songs outside the Main Branch in Joan Lorentz Park. Dance and celebrate our first outdoor performance of the season, and get ready for the eclipse with neighbors and friends! Note: in the event of i......More
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Monday April 8 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calend......More
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Monday April 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/......More
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Monday April 8 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Indoor Eclipse Livestream (Main)
Join us at the Main Library for a livestream of the 2024 solar eclipse. In the case of inclement weather, or just because you savor the AC, we will be live streaming the 2024 eclipse in the Lecture Hall. For more information - https://www.cambridgema.gov/en/cpl/calenda......More
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Monday April 8 2:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, t......More
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Monday April 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Eclipse Watch Party! (O'Connell)
Join us at the O'Connell Library for an Eclipse Watch Party! We will head outside to enjoy the solar eclipse while we play with chalk art and bubbles and enjoy some eclipse-themed refreshments. Here in Cambridge, the eclipse will be at its maximum (92%) at 3:29 pm. We w......More
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Monday April 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Draw the Eclipse!: Sidewalk Chalk Art (All Ages) (Valente)
Experience this astronomical phenomenon together! We will hand out solar eclipse glasses and invite everyone to draw what they see using sidewalk chalk. This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our calendar of events or ask at your local l......More
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Monday April 8 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
LEGO Time (Main)
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild!The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5......More
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Monday April 8 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Cambridge Public Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room of the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. What:......More
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Monday April 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESOL Conversation Class (Valente)
Location:Valente Branch826 Cambridge St.CambridgeJoin us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. For mo......More
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Monday April 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge. Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate.Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. This is not an instructional class, but rather a gathering for indi......More
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Monday April 8 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
April Selection: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererA book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering M......More