Climate Action Book Club (Collins)
Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic. Each month the group will discuss a book on the topic at hand then hear about a related local program or initiative and how you can take action.
Topic: Trees and Climate Resilience
Book: Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future by Daniel Lewis.
Meetings will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Collins Branch during library hours.
Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information contact Jo at jpercell@cambridgema.gov.
Summer Reading: Finish your BINGO card party! (O'Neill)
It is the last week of Summer Reading and your last chance to complete a line or board of Summer Reading BINGO to earn prizes! We will have books that fit categories for all BINGO boards, snacks for motivation and some fun activities and readalouds!
This program is open to people of all ages! No registration is required.
Stand with Sudan: Teach-in with Transition Magazine (Main/Virtual)
Join the Cambridge Public Library for a Teach-In facilitated by the team of Transition Magazine. Contributors to the current issue on Sudan—Fatin Abbas, Alex De Waal, Nisrin Elamin, and Alden Young—as well as members of the local Sudanese community will speak and discuss the present-day conflict in Sudan, its roots, what stands to be lost, and how to move toward a lasting peace.
Free copies of the Sudan issue of Transition will be on hand. Registration is required for virtual attendance.
Medicare Open Enrollment Period is October 15 - December 7
Are you turning 65 soon and losing your employer-based health insurance coverage? The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period is October 15 through December 7. It is one time of year when all Medicare enrollees can review coverage, compare benefits and premiums, and make changes to their plan.
Remodel the Kitchen at the Frisoli Youth Center
The kitchen area in the Frisoli Youth Center is in dire need of renovating. Replace the stove, dishwasher, cabinets, and countertops in the Frisoli Youth Center kitchen. This project can serve many Cambridge youth!
Cambridge Roofscapes
Explore how the roofs of Cambridge can cool our city, increase solar power, and improve resilience.
Cambridge Roofscapes
Explore how the roofs of Cambridge can cool our city, increase solar power, and improve resilience.
AI Training for Job Seekers - Workshop Series (Main)
The Cambridge Public Library and the African Bridge Network (ABN) are offering an AI training for people looking for jobs. This training will teach you how to use AI tools safely and effectively to help with your career.
Through the workshops, participants will learn strategies to:
Find better ways to look for jobs
Update and customize resumes for different positions
Practice and prepare for job interviews
Get help dealing with common challenges in today’s job market
This is a six-part workshop series. Register here by October 27. Attend at least 4 of the 6 workshops and complete 4 of 5 assignments to earn a certificate and become eligible for a free refurbished laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sessions will be held in-person at the Main Library (449 Broadway)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
️ Wednesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–8:30 PM
Dates:
• October 28 & 29
• November 4 & 5
• November 12 & 19
If you have any questions or need help with the application, call 857-235-9382 or CPLDigitalEquity@cambridgema.gov.
To learn more about this program, please go to: africanbn.org/ai-training/