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Unless a branch is specified in the title, all programs happen at the Main Library

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    April 8

    • Baby Lapsit (Main)

      Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Designed for babies 0 to 18 months. Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one 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. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

    • High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Sing-Along (O'Neill)

      O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

      Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.

    • Morning Sing-Along (Main)

      Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 people. 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, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

    • Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness (Virtual)

      This class is designed for people of all levels ot 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.

    • 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Outdoor Music at Main! (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      As we gather to view the eclipse, musician Dan Walker performs original songs outside the Main Branch in Joan Lorentz Park. Dance and celebrate our first outdoor performance of the season, and get ready for the eclipse with neighbors and friends! Note: in the event of inclement weather, this performance will take place inside the Lecture Hall. About the musician: Drawing from folk, blues, and R&B influences, Dan Walker crafts songs that resonate with audiences on a deeply emotional level. His lyrics weave tales of love, loss, and the intricacies of life, while his melodies carry the listener on a nostalgic trip through time.

    • Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

    • 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Indoor Eclipse Livestream (Main)

      Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Join us at the Main Library for a livestream of the 2024 solar eclipse. In the case of inclement weather, or just because you savor the AC, we will be live streaming the 2024 eclipse in the Lecture Hall.

    • STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Teens are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website: Innovators for Purpose. Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.

    • 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Draw the Eclipse!: Sidewalk Chalk Art (All Ages) (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      Experience this astronomical phenomenon together! We invite everyone to draw what they see using sidewalk chalk. Be sure to bring your eclipse glasses. This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our calendar of events or ask at your local library to learn about other events that are part of this special program: 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration [https://www.cambridgema.gov/cpl/calendarofevents?start=20240131T000000&department=cpl&keyword=eclipse&view=month&page=1&resultsperpage=15

    • 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration: Eclipse Watch Party! (O'Connell)

      O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      Join us at the O'Connell Library for an Eclipse Watch Party! We will head outside to enjoy the solar eclipse while we play with chalk art and bubbles and enjoy some eclipse-themed refreshments. Here in Cambridge, the eclipse will be at its maximum (92%) at 3:29 pm. We will have some eclipse glasses to share, but supplies are limited, so please bring your own if you have them! Questions? Contact us at 617-349-4019 or email Abby at aclinger@cambridgema.gov. This event is part of the Library's 2024 Eclipse Celebration. Check out our calendar of events or ask at your local library to learn about other events that are part of this special program: 2024 CPL Eclipse Celebration [https://www.cambridgema.gov/cpl/calendarofevents?start=20240131T000000&department=cpl&keyword=eclipse&view=month&page=1&resultsperpage=15]

    • LEGO Time (Main)

      Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 30 builders. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. This program starts promptly and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

    • Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)

      Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Cambridge Public Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room of the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. What: Tutoring in all academic subjects Where: Teen Room, Main Library When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6pm How: Just drop by! Please contact 617-349-4027 with any questions.

    • Chess Hour (Boudreau)

      Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge. Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. This is not an instructional class, but rather a gathering for individuals who want to play and test their skills against other members of the community. There's no need to register in advance - simply drop by and challenge yourself to improve your mastery of this classic game! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-349-4017 or via email: ipachoncaballero@cambridgema.gov or mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov

    • ESOL Conversation Class (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      Location: Valente Branch 826 Cambridge St. Cambridge Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

    • O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)

      O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

      April Selection: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Cherokee America by Margaret Verble. Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library. This month's book selection is also available as an e-book and as a digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/ and as a digital audiobook through https://www.hoopladigital.com/. For any further information, please contact Emily Hurley at ehurley@cambridgema.gov

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