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2:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
This week's Wednesdays of Wonder will be special, in honor of the Cambridge Science Festival!
Families are invited to join us for a drop-in creative coding workshop using OctoStudio, a new app developed by the team behind Scratch. We will take inspiration from our favorite books to create an animation with your favorite character, put yourself inside a fantastical setting, make a game inspired by the story, and much more!
Devices will be provided. No registration required. Adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children!
3:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us at the Valente Branch to create and design your own mini theatres with Crankies! These take and make kits will be available to use at home or in the library while supplies last.
3:30 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Come to our paper weaving workshop to learn how to make a beautiful bookmark you’ll be using for years to come! This is event is for school-aged children and their caretakers, and is open to walk-ins while supplies last.
For more information, contact Michael at mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov.
4:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Read with Bowie the Therapy Dog from Pets & People! Therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers of all ages. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins a week in advance. Sign up by phone or in person at the O'Connell Branch (617-349-4019).
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Dive into our collection of STEAM Kits and find your new favorite! This program is for children ages 5+ and their caregivers.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Think you have what it takes to build an unsinkable ship? Join us for some stories and then we will build boats out of tin foil. If your boat floats we'll add weight to see how much they can hold!
For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program.
6:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 10-13 welcome! Registration is required. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov.
This month we're reading Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo (HarperCollins, 2024).
Copies of the book are available at the Central Square Branch Children's Desk.
Pizza will be provided!
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