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Summer Reading: 3D Doodling (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Use one of our 3D Doodler pens to create anything your mind can dream up! For ages 5 and up. Kids under 7 must be accompanied by a grownup. No registration required.

Summer Art Tour: Gallery 344 at Cambridge City Hall Annex

Join Cambridge Arts and the Cambridge Public Library for a guided tour of the Gallery 344 exhibition Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection and Town Green, Mike Glier's mural site in the City Hall Annex. More information about the gallery and the Cambridge Arts Council can be found here: https://www.cambridgema.gov/arts/publicart/gallery344 We will meet outside the Cambridge City Hall Annex building at 344 Broadway in Cambridge. This event is part of the Library's Summer Art Walks series.

Summer Reading: Bilingual Storytelling (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Esther Gomez and Karina Liendo present "The Song of Chirimia," a Guatemalan folktale of young man who tries to win the hand of a Mayan princess by making his song as sweet as that of the birds. This bilingual storytime will be presented in Spanish and English and include arts and crafts for registered attendees. This program is recommended for children above 5 years and their caregivers. Registration is recommended. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Tuesday Teen Room Hangouts (Main)

Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Drop into the Teen Room any Tuesday afternoon this summer and enjoy a variety of FREE activities, from board games to video games, 3D pens, paper crafts, anime, and more. Or just sit down with a great book from our shelves. No registration required.

Summer Reading: Mass Capoeira (Valente)

Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Mass Capoeira's performance will uplift the spirit and expose audiences to the magic of Afro-Brazilian art and culture. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Summer Reading: Family STEAM Night (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Families with elementary school age children join us for hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math. Adults and children will learn and play together! This month we will be making rain gauges. This activity is part of the CPL Nature Club!

Summer Reading: Meet an Alpaca (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Join Harvard Alpaca Ranch for a presentation on the wonderful world of alpacas, including a visit by a live alpaca! This program is recommended for children above 5 years and their caregivers. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Summer Reading: Dungeons & Dragons 101 (Main)

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Calling young adventurers! Ever wanted to learn how to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Patrons ages 9 to 13 can join us at the Main Library for a 2 and a half hour session that will arm them with all the basic rules of the game! Dice, characters sheets, and everything else you need will be provided! Registration is not required, but this program does require that participants arrive promptly at the start time.

Summer Reading: Read to a Dog (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

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 Wednesday, June 10 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch (617-349-4023).

Summer Reading: Rockabye Beats (Boudreau)

Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

Come join Rockabye Beats for an interactive, musical program experience! We'll sing, play, explore instruments, dance, pretend, learn a little Spanish, and show off our goofy side. For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Summer Reading: Crocodile River Music (Central Square)

Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

African rhythms, history, and culture merge into an evening of movement, cultural exploration, and joy. Crocodile River Music’s mission is to connect audiences with African artists and cultures through performance and education. With artists from Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and the US, they are committed to presenting African art, music, and culture to audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities. This program is recommended for children of all ages and their families. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Teen Book Discussion: The Faint of Heart (Main)

Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join others to discuss the CRLS One School One Story summer reading book, The Faint of Heart by Kerilynn Wilson. Get your free copy at the Main Library Teen Room. No registration required. Pizza will be provided. Call 617-349-4027 for more information.

Summer Reading: Mermaid Story Time (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Celebrate Mermaid Diversity Day at the O’Connell Branch with stories and songs! Merpeople of all sizes, colors, and genders are welcome, but if under 7 must be accompanied by a grownup. Tails start at 3:30! No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for details.

Summer Reading: The Poop Museum (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

The Poop Museum is the place to come if you’re curious and have questions about poop! Susie Maguire at The Poop Museum is a poop expert who thinks poop is THE most interesting subject in the world. She has studied poop for years and loves nothing more than sharing her expansive knowledge of poop. Just a few of the poopers you will meet include: the world’s messiest pooper the animal that has poop attack power the insect that uses poop as protection the animal that can poop every color of the rainbow the insect that cannot poop in the winter the animal that has poop diapers and many, many more Recommended for children ages 5-10 and their caregivers. No registration is required. This presentation is part of the CPL Nature Club! Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

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 required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.