Collins Branch Book Group (Collins)
November selection: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane.
Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up at Collins Branch during library hours.
For more information, call 617-349-4021 or email Emily at egonzalez@cambridgema.gov.
Martial Arts Demonstration for Kids (Valente)
Challenge your balance and willpower, build strength and confidence! Join us for a fun intro to martial arts! We will introduce basic kicks and self-defense. Recommended for kids aged 5 to 11, along with their caregivers (kids at heart). Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Movie Night: WE WANT THE FUNK! (Valente)
Join us for movie night at the Valente Branch to celebrate Black History Month!
WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness.
Registration helpful.
LinkedIn Profile+ Building a Professional Network (Central Square)
Not sure what comes next? Join career coach Sara Reese for an interactive workshop which will help participants identify interests, strengths, and values while exploring careers that align with their goals. Learn about high demand industries in Greater Boston, local education and training options, and practical tools to help you plan your next career move.
This class is part of the series Navigating Today's Job Market. You are welcome to join one or all sessions.
1. Career Exploration: Mapping Your Future. O'Neill Branch 11/03, 6-7:30 p.m.
2. LinkedIn Profile+ Building a Professional Network. Central Square Branch 11/10, 6:15-7:45 p.m.
3. Power Your Future: Careers in the Building Trades + Green Energy. Main Library 11/17, 6-7:30 p.m.
4. Creative Careers: Art, Design, Music + More. Main Library-The Hive 12/1, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to tour The Hive after the program.
Collins Branch Book Club (Collins)
October selection: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Join us at the Collins Branch to discuss a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours.
For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov
CPL Presents: On Mindful Democracy (Main/Virtual)
Join the Cambridge Public Library in welcoming Jeremy David Engels for a reading and discussion of his latest book, On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. We find ourselves living through a time when much-needed political discourse seems to be getting increasingly inflammatory and partisan—Jeremy David Engels, in On Mindful Democracy, proposes the benefits of mindfulness in the sociopolitical sphere. Smithsonian called the book "a practical guide to staying open and curious while engaging with all sorts of people and ideas." Registration is required.
Wellness for Older Adults: Low-impact Fitness (Virtual)
This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!
Registration for each session is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Wellness for Older Adults: Low-impact Fitness (Virtual)
This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!
Registration for each session is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Wellness for Older Adults: Low-impact Fitness (Virtual)
This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!
Registration for each session is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.