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Calendar

Unless a branch is specified in the title, all programs happen at the Main Library

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  • August 1

    Thursday

    • 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.

  • August 2

    Friday

    • 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

  • August 3

    Saturday

    • 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.

  • August 5

    Monday

    • Summer Reading: Evening Story Time (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge 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 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. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.

  • August 6

    Tuesday

    • 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: 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 exploring engineering through cardboard marble runs!

  • August 7

    Wednesday

    • Summer Reading: Outdoor Sing-Along (Main)

      Join us for 25 minutes of singing and dancing in the sun! Sing-Along will take place in Joan Lorentz Park, to the side of the building nearest the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. In the event of rain, this program will move to the Curious George Room inside the Libray.

    • Summer Reading: Reading with Ducks from Land's Sake Farm (Boudreau)

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

      Meet some swimming, quacking friends! This program includes a duck-themed story time, learning about duck behavior and anatomy, and a duck-themed craft project, game, or movement activity. The highlight of the program is the Duck Circle, where youth are able to touch and interact with a live duck. This program is for children of all ages with a caregiver. Registration is required. When registering, please indicate how many children are attending. Adults do not need to be included in the numbers for registration. 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: Storytime with José Mateo Ballet Theatre (O'Connell)

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

      Join us for a Ballet Storytime for Ages 0-7! Hear When Langston Dances read aloud and learn some ballet moves with teachers from the José Mateo Ballet Theatre. 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 Story Time (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Join us outside for 25 minute of songs and stories as you wind down your day. Story Time will take place in Joan Lorentz Park, to the side of the building nearest the Cambridge Rindge & Latin School. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. In the event of rain, this program will move to the Rey Room inside the Library.

    • Summer Reading: Boudreau Movie Night (Boudreau)

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

      Join us at the Boudreau Branch as we watch the classic Studio Ghibli movie Kiki's Delivery Service! Light snacks will be available. No registration required.

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