Kidney Disease Info Session & Screening (Central Square)
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library for an informational session about kidney disease followed by a free kidney-focused screening and physician consultation.
This program is in partnership with the Harvard Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program (KDSAP) whose mission is to provide kidney focused health screenings and health education to underserved communities. For more information, please visit their website: KDSAP About Page. Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).
AI-Ready Open Data
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing society– from education and politics to art and healthcare. How does the AI revolution impact open data, such as the hundreds of free datasets that Cambridge provides on its Open Data Portal?
Summer Reading: Live Animal Program with Harvard Alpaca Ranch (Collins)
Alpacas from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be visiting the library for an educational program and meet and greet. Join us to learn more about alpacas and take some time to say hello! This event is intended for school-age children. Registration is not required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Drop-In Game Play (Collins)
November is International Games Month. Drop-in to play board and card games with neighbors, friends and family. Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers.
Young Architects (O'Connell)
Learn how to design buildings with architect Neha Garg in this hands-on STEAM workshop for ages 8-12!
Registration is recommended. Call 617-349-4019 for details.
Young Architects (O'Connell)
Learn how to design buildings with architect Neha Garg in this hands-on STEAM workshop for ages 8-12!
Registration is recommended. Call 617-349-4019 for details.
Young Architects (O'Connell)
Learn how to design buildings with architect Neha Garg in this hands-on STEAM workshop for ages 8-12!
Registration is recommended. Call 617-349-4019 for details.
Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Main)
Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library! Snacks will be provided. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver.
This month's book is Garlic and the Vampire, by Bree Paulsen. Garlic is perfectly happy living in her little vegetable community with her best friend Carrot and the Witch Agnes to take care of them. But when a vampire moves into the big spooky castle on the hill, everyone agrees Garlic is the only one who can go confront him! Copies of this month's book are available at the Children's Desk.
Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family.
For questions about parent/child book group, please email Rachel: rbeaton@cambridgema.gov
Film & Discussion for Older Adults
Movie: War Horse
The story follows a young man named Albert and his horse, Joey, who is sold to the cavalry at the outbreak of World War I.