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Hi! I am Maria McCauley, the Director of Libraries. Learn more about upcoming Library programs and events in my weekly message.

Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

Monday, March 10 @ 3:30 PM

Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Monday, March 3 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch Library at 617-349-4023.

Internet Basics (Central Square)

Tuesday, March 11 @ 1:00 PM

Learn how to navigate internet browsers, search engines and websites. We will provide online search tips and tricks. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. Haitian Creole translation services available/Sèvis tradiksyon an Kreyòl Ayisyen disponib Registration is encouraged, but not required.

News

Director's Update, March 2, 2025

Know Your Rights Workshop, Confectionary Cambridge, Art Tour, and More!

Director's Update, March 9, 2025

“Still Marching” Exhibit, Shop for Free: Prom, Library Catalog 101, and More!
Cambridge Public Library to Host Jerry Craft, Author of New Kid, for the 7th Annual Curious George Lecture

The Cambridge Public Library will host the 7th annual Margret and H.A. Rey Curious Lecture on Wednesday, March 19.
Cambridge Public Library to Exhibit “Still Marching 1970-2017” by Award-Winning Photographer Liane Brandon

The Cambridge Public Library will display “Still Marching 1970-2017" by award-winning filmmaker and photographer, Liane Brandon.
Director's Update, February 23, 2025

Valeria Luiselli, Keith Knight, Trans Stories Read Aloud, and More!

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Coming Up

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
10:30 AM
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high...
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.
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Sing-Along (O'Neill)
10:30 AM
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration...
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
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Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (Central)
10:30 AM
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker....
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each session. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in the Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga traditions.
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Morning Sing-Along (Main)
11:00 AM
It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a...
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 will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. 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 modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
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Wellness for Older Adults: Let Your Yoga Dance (Virtual)
11:00 AM
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras)...
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras) with Let Your Yoga Dance. You will leave with a good workout and a peaceful happy mind/body/spirit. Good for every body! Registration for each session is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
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Hive Safety Training (Main)
1:30 PM
Are you interested in using The Hive? In this workshop you will learn about our makerspace, how to utilize...
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 the entry point to making, innovating, and collaborating in this space. Makers must also sign The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.
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Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
3:30 PM
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or...
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Monday, March 3 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch Library at 617-349-4023.
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STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
3:30 PM
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their...
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, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Teens are invited to learn more on the iFp website and submit an application .
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LEGO Time (Main)
4:00 PM
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run...
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 and up and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 30 builders. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. This program starts promptly and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. 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 modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
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STEAM Academy: iFp Labs (Main)
4:30 PM
In Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs, students dive into the exciting world of social robots—machines...
In Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs, students dive into the exciting world of social robots—machines designed to interact, learn, and connect. From brainstorming ideas to building prototypes, students explore how AI and robotics can foster fairer, more inclusive communities. They design robots that serve as friendly companions, offering support, connection, and solutions to real-world challenges. Teens in 7th and 8th grade are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website: Innovators for Purpose. Skills Learned: Human-Centered Design, Mechanics, Electronics, Computer Programming, AI, and more. Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.
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Chess Hour (Boudreau)
5:00 PM
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge. Players of all skill levels and all ages are...
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 individuals who want to play and test their skills against other members of the community. There's no need to register in advance - simply drop by and challenge yourself to improve your mastery of this classic game! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-349-4017 or via email: ipachoncaballero@cambridgema.gov or mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov
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Beginning English Class (Valente)
6:00 PM
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class! This class will be taught at a beginner...
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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. This class will be held at the Valente Branch Library, located at 826 Cambridge St.
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High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
10:30 AM
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high...
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.
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Sing-Along (O'Neill)
10:30 AM
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration...
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
View Full Description
Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (Central)
10:30 AM
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker....
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each session. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in the Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga traditions.
View Full Description
Morning Sing-Along (Main)
11:00 AM
It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a...
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 will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. 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 modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
View Full Description
Wellness for Older Adults: Let Your Yoga Dance (Virtual)
11:00 AM
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras)...
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras) with Let Your Yoga Dance. You will leave with a good workout and a peaceful happy mind/body/spirit. Good for every body! Registration for each session is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
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Hive Safety Training (Main)
1:30 PM
Are you interested in using The Hive? In this workshop you will learn about our makerspace, how to utilize...
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 the entry point to making, innovating, and collaborating in this space. Makers must also sign The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.
View Full Description
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
3:30 PM
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or...
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Monday, March 3 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch Library at 617-349-4023.
View Full Description
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
3:30 PM
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their...
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, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Teens are invited to learn more on the iFp website and submit an application .
View Full Description

High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
10:30 AM
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high...
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.
View Full Description
Sing-Along (O'Neill)
10:30 AM
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration...
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
View Full Description
Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (Central)
10:30 AM
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker....
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at Central Square. Registration is required for each session. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in the Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga traditions.
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