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[CANCELED] Sustaining Community: A Climate Change Book Group (Main)

Monday, February 23 @ 7:00 PM
The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together. Join us for a monthly community gathering and discussion of a variety of books about climate change. We will share thoughts, resources, and occasionally host special guests in a welcoming small-group environment. For our February meeting, we will discuss The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. Attendees are invited to choose between reading the original text, the illustrated edition, the graphic adaptation, or watching the film version of this book! This work is available in many different formats. Copies of the print book, the illustrated edition, the graphic adaptation, and the DVD are available at the Main Library Q&A Desk. E-book and e-audiobook copies are available to borrow on the Libby app and immediately on the Hoopla app. Registration is required. Please contact alengel@cambridgema.gov with questions.
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CANCELED - Navigating the internet and online safety (Main)

Tuesday, February 24 @ 11:00 AM
Learn how to safely navigate the internet using your smartphone (iPhone or Android). You will learn how to use a web browser on your smartphone, how to use search engines, and to stay safe on the internet. This class will be delivered by a DOORS program instructor. To learn more about the DOORS program please go to: https://www.digitalpsych.org/doors-program.html To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
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Features

  • Accessible entrance
  • After-hours book return
  • Book Groups
  • Community art display
  • Computers, printing and scanning
  • Large print collection
  • Meeting rooms 
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking (paid)
  • Story times and sing-alongs
  • Study rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • World language collections: Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole (adult), Korean, Spanish

About

Located in Mid-Cambridge, the Main Library consists of two wings. The historic stone Richardsonian building, designed by Van Brunt and Howe, opened in 1889. The new glass addition, designed by William Rawn Associates, opened in 2009. At that time, the original stone building was renovated by Ann Beha and Associates. The Main Library is silver LEED certified and has won numerous awards, including the 2010 Harleston Parker Medal from the Boston Society of Architects.

Directory

  • Third Floor: Children’s Room, Curious George Room, Margret & H. A. Rey Room
  • Second Floor: Administration, Cambridge History Room, Nonfiction, Research, Study Room, Travel Guides, World Languages
  • First Floor/Mezzanine: Audiobooks, Fuller Room, Large Print, Learning Lab, Movies, Music, Mysteries, Reading Room, Rindge Room, Science Fiction, Tech Bar, Teen Room
  • Ground Floor: Checkout & Returns, Library Cards, Magazines & Newspapers, New Books, Rossi Room
  • Lower Level 1: Fiction, Graphic Novels, Romances, The Hive
  • Lower Level 2: Community Room, Lecture Hall

Plan Your Visit

  • Transit directions
  • Underground parking lot is available during library hours. Enter from Broadway. Parking costs 25 cents for every 12 minutes, Monday-Saturday, and is free on Sundays. Pay with quarters or credit card (Mastercard or Visa).

 

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