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12:00 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
The Central Square Branch of the Cambridge Public Library is excited to announce that we are now accepting submissions for the 25th Annual Cambridge Public Library Youth Poetry Contest for K-8 students who live or go to school in Cambrige.
Submit your original poems by Tuesday, April 30.
Poems will be judged for interesting content and creativity as well as consistent and imaginative style. Winners will be notified in mid-May, and prizes will be awarded at a ceremony and reading on Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. Poems in languages other than English are welcomed but must also include English translations (which do not need to be poetic). Winning poems may be published online.
For more information: call 617-349-4012 or email jpittel@cambridgema.gov.
To submit please either,
Mail entries to:
Poetry Contest
Cambridge Public Library Central Square Branch
45 Pearl Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
or send via email to: jpittel@cambridgema.gov
Please include your name, grade, school, phone number, and email address with each entry. If you are a teacher submitting entries from your class, also include your name and email address on each entry - we will contact you if you class has a winner.
10:30 AM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program! Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world.
Recommended for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration required for children (caregivers do not need to register).
2:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for a performance of a youth chamber orchestra. A hands-on instrument petting zoo follows the performance, offering a chance for children to try playing a string instrument and to learn about different orchestral instruments.
2:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for an afternoon of board games, JENGA, and more! This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers.
2:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
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 be building a cardboard neighborhood.
3:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Create word art from pages of recycled magazines and books and make your poetry interactive with Makey Makey, an electronic invention kit. This program is for school-age children and their caregivers.
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. Recommended for ages 5-10.
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.
5:30 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us at Valente to celebrate Earth Day by creating your very own pollinators using household items! All materials for the craft will be provided. This event is for children ages 5 up and their caregivers.
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