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Dear Patrons,
Happy Women’s History Month! It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and today. Please visit our website for information about Women’s History Month programs.
On Tuesday, March 4, from 6-8 p.m., join our Know Your Rights workshop to learn about your rights from immigration attorneys! The presentation will be held in English and with Spanish interpretation at the Main Library (located at 449 Broadway), and the event will be streamed with Haitian Creole interpretation at the Central Square Branch (located at 45 Pearl St). Interpretation in other languages may also be available by request. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Join us at the Main Library for an installment of Cambridge Cooks on Wednesday, March 5, from 6-7 p.m. Chef Afruza returns to teach us how to make a Bengali snack called Piaju (lentil fritters). They are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Registration is required.
On Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m., join Cambridge Arts and the Cambridge Public Library for a guided tour of the Main Library, including Sidewalk Poetry on the staircase, Filament/Firmament by Ellen Driscoll, and the historic murals in the reading room. Weather permitting, the tour will also include outdoor art, such as The Librarian Speaks by Liam Gillick. Registration is required.
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Weekly Activities for Kids
This week, these programs will be offered at our Boudreau, Central Square, Main, O’Connell, O’Neill, and Valente locations.
Book Groups
Learn more about our Book Groups.
The Hive Workshops
Check out this week’s classes in The Hive.
ESOL Classes
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Tech Help
Wellness for Older Adults: Chair Yoga (Central)
Monday, March 3
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join us each Monday at the Central Square Branch for Chair Yoga, led by experienced instructor Louise Parker. Louise Parker has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. She is trained in the Yoga Shanti method of practice, which is rooted in the Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga traditions. This is an in-person program taking place in the Lewis Room at the Central Square Branch. Registration is required for each session.
Wellness for Older Adults: Let Your Yoga Dance (Virtual)
Monday, March 3
11-11:45 a.m.
A fun, dynamic, and blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras) with Let Your Yoga Dance. You will leave with a good workout and a peaceful happy mind/body/spirit. Good for every body! This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration for each session is required.
Beading Keychains for Middle Schoolers (O'Neill)
Monday, March 3
11-11:45 a.m.
Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to make beaded keychains. Snacks provided. No registration necessary.
STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)
Monday, March 3; Tuesday, March 4; Wednesday, March 5; Thursday, March 6
3:30-7:30 p.m.
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 on the iFp website and submit an application.
STEAM Academy: iFp Labs (Main)
Monday, March 3
4:30-6:30 p.m.
In Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs, students dive into the exciting world of social robots—machines designed to interact, learn, and connect. From brainstorming ideas to building prototypes, students explore how AI and robotics can foster fairer, more inclusive communities. They design robots that serve as friendly companions, offering support, connection, and solutions to real-world challenges. Teens in 7th and 8th grade are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website: Innovators for Purpose. Skills Learned: Human-Centered Design, Mechanics, Electronics, Computer Programming, AI, and more.
CPL Nature Club: Muddy March! Story Time and Craft (O'Neill)
Tuesday, March 4
11 am.-12 p.m.
We invite children of all ages and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple activity. This month we will do an indoor nature activity.
Gmail Basics (Central Square)
Tuesday, March 4
1-2 p.m.
Learn how to create a Gmail account, perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email, search for messages and many more. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Sit 'n' Knit (Main)
Tuesday, March 4
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters. Drop in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick-up skills, and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, and mend. Refreshments will be provided.
Drop-In Tech Help at the Library (Central Square)
Tuesday, March 4
4-6 p.m.
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Need someone to read your resume and support navigating online job applications? Join us for our drop-in help hours between 4 and 6pm. No registration required. If you have any questions, please contact library@cambridgema.gov.
Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)
Tuesday, March 4, Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6
5-6 p.m.
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration is required. Stop by or call 617-349-4027 to learn more.
Know Your Rights Workshop (Main/Central Square/Virtual)
Tuesday, March 4
6-8 p.m.
Come and learn about your rights from immigration attorneys! The presentation in English and with Spanish interpretation will be held at the Main Library (located at 449 Broadway), and the event will be streamed with Haitian Creole interpretation at the Central Square Branch (located at 45 Pearl St.). Interpretation in other languages may also be available by request. This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Confectionary Cambridge: Candy-making in History and Memory (O'Connell)
Tuesday, March 4
6-7 p.m.
Join History Cambridge's Beth Folsom and historian Caitlin Hopkins for a program exploring several centuries of candy history, focusing on the people who worked in the candy industry, and those who have consumed and enjoyed it over the decades.
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Tuesday, March 4
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring your project, yarn, and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters. Registration is not required.
Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)
Wednesday, March 5
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters. Drop-in to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. All crafts are welcome!
Expressive Arts for Older Adults: Open Studio (Main)
Wednesday, March 5
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Looking for a space to unleash your creativity? Join instructor Marguerite White, Wednesday afternoons March 5 through April 30 (No group on April 2), for two hours each week to work on a drawing or watercolor project of your choice. A still-life arrangement and basic supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brynne Quinlan at bquinlan@cambridgema.gov or (617)349-4041. Registration required for each session.
Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill)
Wednesday, March 5
2:30-4 p.m.
Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required. This week we will have an engineering challenge.
Cambridge Cooks with Chef Afruza (Main)
Wednesday, March 5
6-7 p.m.
Chef Afruza returns to teach us how to make a Bengali snack called Piaju (lentil fritters). They are vegan, gluten free, dairy free and nut free.
Cambridge Cooks invites local chefs for a free cooking demonstration, followed by a Q&A with the chef. Registration is required.
Aging with Mindfulness (Virtual)
Thursday, March 6
9-10 a.m.
This program, led by Zeenat Potia, will introduce and utilize mindfulness techniques to help us examine and regulate everyday life changes with a focus on aging. Participants will learn and benefit from the development of a mindfulness practice to enable responding to getting older in a calm, clear and thoughtful manner. Presented in Partnership with Cambridge Insight Meditation Center (CIMC). Rooted in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, CIMC is a welcoming refuge and teaching Center for all who seek inner peace through the liberating practice of Insight Meditation (vipassana). As an urban center, and now as an online community, CIMC is dedicated to the integration of practice into every aspect of community and daily life. Visit the CIMC Website. Registration is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Creative Aging: Improv (Main)
Thursday, March 6
1:30-3:30 p.m.
A series of classes with instruction from Comedian Jack Grey. Learn how to seamlessly integrate interactive improv games, scenes, and skillful storytelling that all come together with performance. The 10-week course will take place every Thursday, from 1:30pm-3:30pm, starting February 27 through May 1. This will be an in-person program at the Main Library. Space is limited to 15 participants. Due to the popularity and to gain the most out of this program, we expect all participants to commit to all sessions in this 10-week course. Instructor Jack Grey is a local comedy performer with over nine years of combined improv and stand-up comedy experience. They produce their own shows and workshops in Camberville, believing that kindness and community can be born from laughter. Learn more at constellationcomedy.com. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Puzzle Party (Main)
Thursday, March 6
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library.
Drop-In Button Making Workshop (Boudreau)
Thursday, March 6
3-5 p.m.
Come try your hand at making a beautiful pin or magnet! Draw your own design and learn to use our button making machine. Each attendee will have the opportunity to make one or two printed designs as well. This event is recommended for school-age children. No registration necessary - just drop in anytime during the event (while supplies last).
Read to a Dog (Valente)
Thursday, March 6
3:30-5 p.m.
Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 15-minute time slot is required and begins on Thursday, February 27 by calling or visiting the Valente Branch (617-349-4015).
Fiber Arts Circle (Central Square)
Thursday, March 6
4-5 p.m.
Bring your project and join other fiber crafters in your community! Crochet, sew, embroider, knit, cross stitch, spin, mend, and more at this informal drop-in fiber arts circle. All crafts are welcome!
Puppetry Studio (Main)
Thursday, March 6
5-6:30 p.m.
We will adapt the tale “Baba Yaga” and perform our masterpiece for family and friends. Using mixed media, we will create our own puppets fit for a tiny stage. This four-week puppetry workshop is for youth ages 9-12. We will meet on March 6, 13, 20 and 27. No experience necessary! Registration is required. Participants must attend all sessions and have read a version of the tale before the first session. Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a copy or call 617-349-4038. For questions about Puppetry Studio, please email nzylicz@cambridgema.gov.
Wellness for Older Adults: Zumba Gold (Main)
Friday, March 7
9:15-10 a.m.
Join instructor Darren Hairston for Zumba Gold – the fun and energizing dance fitness class tailored for active older adults and beginners! Set to vibrant, upbeat music, Zumba Gold features low-impact, easy-to-follow dance moves that make staying fit enjoyable and accessible for all fitness levels. Improve your balance, flexibility, and cardio health while having a great time in a supportive and friendly environment. No dance experience needed—just bring your smile and a willingness to move! Registration is required.
Puzzle Party! (Central Square)
Friday, March 7
3-5 p.m.
Drop by the Central Square Branch's Lewis Room to do jigsaw puzzles and chat with your neighbors. Puzzles and snacks will be provided. No registration required!
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad - CYAS with guest author Violet Chan Karim (O'Neill)
Friday, March 7
4-5 p.m.
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. There will be time for share-outs/workshopping, as well as group or solo writing. Snacks are provided! This week we will be joined by guest author, Violet Chan Karim, the author of Summer Vamp.
Winter Art Tour: Cambridge Public Library Main Branch (Main)
Saturday, March 8
2-3:30 p.m.
Join Cambridge Arts and the Cambridge Public Library for a guided tour of the Main Library, including Sidewalk Poetry on the staircase, Filament/Firmament by Ellen Driscoll, and the historic murals in the reading room. Weather permitting, the tour will also include outdoor art, such as The Librarian Speaks by Liam Gillick. We will meet in the Rossi Room in the Main Branch of the Cambridge Public Library.
Chess Hour (O'Neill)
Saturday, March 8
3-4 p.m.
Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch! Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a space for individuals to play and test their skills against other members of the community. This is not an instructional class.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-349-4023 or via email: sjoycefarley@cambridgema.gov.
Saturday Songs and Stories (O'Neill)
Saturday, March 8
3:30-4 p.m.
Music, movement and stories! Join librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.
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