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Summer Reading: Juice and Jelly Funtime Band (Boudreau)

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

The Juice and Jelly Funtime Band plays original music written for children and their families. Their songs are a bit folky, a little rock’n’roll, and even a tad educational! Come sing, dance, and laugh to songs about plants, animals, make-believe characters, and more. 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: Fresh Pond Bug Walk (Boudreau)

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

Have you ever wanted to know more about the little insect critters that live in our local ecosystems? Join CPL Nature Club at Fresh Pond's Lusitania Meadow for a short walk in which we observe and learn about this dazzlingly diverse class of animals. This program is open to all ages, from adults to children and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please register all attendees, including caregivers. For more information, contact Michael McGlathery at mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov or call the Boudreau Branch at 617-349-4017.

Summer Reading: Wiggle Party (Valente)

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

Our usual weekly sing-along gets an upgrade - join us for a dance party to get your wiggles out! This program will take place in the Community Room at the Valente Branch Library. If the weather is particularly fine, the program may move outside to the Valente Reading Garden on Berkshire Street. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.

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: Nintendo Switch Party for ages 7-9 (Main)

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

Join our Nintendo Switch party! We'll have two multiplayer games available to play on our library consoles. This program is for ages 7-9. There will be a Nintendo Switch Party for older kids in August. This program can accommodate 16 gamers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The gamer must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed spots will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

Summer Reading: Rockabye Beats (O'Connell)

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

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: Evening Family Story Time (O'Connell)

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

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a special evening story time event. This program will run for 20-25 minutes, with songs, stories and rhymes. This program will be held indoors at the O'Connell Branch Library. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.

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.

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: Wildlife Ambassadors with Mass Audubon (Valente)

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

What better way to learn about wildlife than by observing them in person? Meet wildlife ambassadors and discover the amazing adaptations that help them survive in the wild. Ask questions and learn what you can do to protect the wildlife of Cambridge. For children of all ages 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: Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Central Square)

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

Join us for our regular Twilight Storytime- but this time, wear your pajamas and bring a stuffed animal friend! Your stuffies will have the option to stay overnight for a library sleepover. Return the next morning to pick them up, and see photos of their exciting night! No registration required.

Summer Reading: Wingmasters presents the World of Owls (Boudreau)

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

Featuring a variety of live owls, this captivating and informative program shows how owls use their specialized powers of sight, hearing, and flight to survive and thrive. A wealth of facts and folklore about these masters of the dark explains the natural and unnatural history of owls. Recommended for children ages 6 and up 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: Mini Comic-Con (O'Neill)

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

Come to the library dressed as your favorite comic book or graphic novel character. Enjoy fun activities related to the best loved characters from Dog Man, to superheroes and more! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required.