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Calendar

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

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  • Wednesday

    September 25

    • Cambridge Science Festival: Bring a book to life with OctoStudio (O'Neill)

      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!

    • Take and Makes (Valente)

      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.

    • Kids' Paper Weaving Workshop (Boudreau)

      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.

    • Read to a Dog (O'Connell)

      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).

    • STEAM Kit Open House (Central Square)

      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.

    • Tinfoil Boats (Main)

      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.

    • [GROUP FULL] Books Not Binaries Reading Group (Central Square)

      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!

September 2024
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