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Dear Patrons,
All Library locations will be closed on Monday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Upcoming Events
Join us on Wednesday, November 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a screening of N Ap Boule, an award-winning short film that tells the heartbreaking story of a pregnant Haitian couple during the “peyilòk,” or operation lockdown, a socio-political movement in Haiti. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion about maternal health. Registration for this event is preferred but not required.
Pumpkins anyone? Come to the Library and create your own knitted pumpkin with Craft Loft on Wednesday, November 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to create chunky knit pumpkins that can double as adorable seasonal decorations and huggable pillows! Our yarn expert will take you through the process and make sure you’re at ease with every step. This workshop is perfect for relaxing and unwinding. No prior knitting experience is needed! Registration is required. This program is full; a waitlist is available.
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Weekly Activities for Kids
This week, these programs will be offered at our Boudreau, Central Square, Main, O’Connell, O’Neill, and Valente locations.
Book Groups
Learn more about our Book Groups.
The Hive Workshops
Check out this week’s classes in The Hive.
ESOL Classes
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Tech Help
Sit 'n' Knit (Main)
Tuesday, November 12
2:30-3:30 p.m.
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, and mend. Refreshments will be provided.
Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)
Tuesday, November 12, Wednesday, November 13, and Thursday, November 14
5-6 p.m.
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration is required. Stop by or call 617-349-4027 to learn more.
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Tuesday, November 12
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring your project, yarn, and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters. Registration is not required.
Baby Lapsit (Central Square)
Tuesday, November 12
5:30-6 p.m.
Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Death Café (Virtual)
Tuesday, November 12
7-8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Death Café - an evening of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death for adults aged 18 and older.
While neither a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Café seeks to provide an unscripted, nonjudgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject. It will be facilitated by Richard Davis, a long-time Death Café organizer and hospice volunteer. Come with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with other like-minded individuals. This is a virtual event on Zoom. Space is limited. Registration is required. Questions? Contact Daryl at dcabrol@cambridgema.gov.
Wellness for Older Adults: Tai Chi Paradigm - Intermediate (Main)
Wednesday, November 13
10-11 a.m.
Join us in this twelve-week Tai Chi Paradigm practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low-impact routine. Registration is required. This program is full; a waitlist is available.
Baby Lapsit (Main)
Wednesday, November 13
10-10:20 a.m.
Just for you and your baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers, and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for 0-12 months.
Come prepared to sit on the floor with your baby in your lap. This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)
Wednesday, November 13
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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, cross stitch, and more. All crafts are welcome! Registration is not required.
Art Talks for Older Adults: Lives of the French Impressionists (Main)
Wednesday, November 13
1-2 p.m.
We are probably all familiar with French Impressionist paintings -- the sun-dappled haystacks by Claude Monet and the fresh, young faces captured by Auguste Renoir. But what do we know about the artists as people? Actually, quite a lot! For example, we know that Gustave Caillebotte paid Camille Pissarro’s rent on more than one occasion. And we know that Claude Monet was a pallbearer at Edouard Manet’s funeral. Their lives and art works were intertwined in a way that is hard for us to imagine today. They were, at once, both competitors and colleagues. Join the historian Mary C. Woodward for a close look at the lives of the French Impressionists. Woodward has spent more than 40 years in the museum and historic home business, having earned her B.A. and M.A. degrees in Art History. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Wiggle Party (O'Connell)
Wednesday, November 13
5:30-6 p.m.
Join us for a dance party to get your wiggles out! Play a freeze dance game, shake some shakers, and learn the steps to the macarena and the Electric Slide! This program will take place indoors. For more information, please call 617-349-4019.
Winter Cycling Basics (Central Square)
Wednesday, November 13
5:45-6:45 p.m.
Join us for a workshop on everything about winter biking: from gear and how to winterize your bicycle to riding considerations and techniques for inclement weather.
Wellness for Older Adults: Let Your Yoga Dance (Main)
Thursday, November 14
11-11:45 a.m.
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. Work your way through the seven energy centers (chakras). You will leave with a good workout and a peaceful, happy mind/body/spirit. Good for every body! Registration for each session is required.
Puzzle Party (Main)
Thursday, November 14
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Join our librarians for tea, cookies, and a jigsaw puzzle. It’s an hour of fun and conversation. Registration is not required.
Wellness for Older Adults: Tai Chi Paradigm-Beginner (Main)
Friday, November 14
10-11 a.m.
Join us in this twelve-week Tai Chi Paradigm practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low-impact routine. Registration is required. This program is full; a waitlist is available.
Creative Aging: Drawn to Nature (Main)
Friday, November 15
1:30-3:30 p.m.
This introductory drawing course focuses on the plant world as a basic subject. Botanical drawing is an ancient art, and we will examine how scientists and artists have drawn the natural world through the ages. Over 10 weeks, we will focus on a variety of plant life as we explore line, volume, space, and color with graphite and watercolor. Students will keep notebooks recording both the plants they draw and the techniques they learn. All levels are welcome. Space is limited to 10 participants. To gain the most out of this popular program, we expect participants to commit to all 10 sessions. Registration is required. This program is full; a waitlist is available.
Kids’ Zine Collective (O’Neill)
Friday, November 15
4-5 p.m.
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 using a photocopier. For kids age 7 and up. Snacks are provided!
José Mateo Ballet Theatre Presents: Storytime Excerpts from The Nutcracker (Main)
Saturday, November 16
11 a.m.-Noon
Join José Mateo Ballet Nutcracker cast members for a fun story time reading of The Nutcracker coupled with live ballet dancing. Learn some ballet moves and meet the dancers as well! All ages are welcome.
CPL Arts Collective: Kintsugi Boston (Main)
Saturday, November 16
2-4 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly kintsugi workshop led by the local artist Tad Murao! Kintsugi embraces the philosophy of wabi-sabi, highlighting "imperfections" with metal powders and transforming your broken piece into a unique piece of art.
In this comprehensive 2-hour workshop, you will:
Due to curing time, we'll be using a fast-drying epoxy, allowing you to take your creation home at the end. We advise against using repaired pieces with food. Please bring:
Please note that pieces not meeting these requirements may not be finished during the workshop. If you aren’t sure about whether your piece is suitable for the workshop, please e-mail us with a description and photo of the piece you wish to fix at kintsugi.boston@gmail.com. Open to ages 18+. Limited spaces are available! Registration is required. This program is full; a waitlist is available.
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