An update from the Cambridge Public Library
4/14/2020 • 4 years ago
The information on this page may be outdated as it was published 4 years ago.
Hello to our Cambridge Public Library patrons!
Although the Library’s physical locations remain closed due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the CPL is still actively working to continue providing library services for you!
In addition to the new resource guide launched on our website last week, I’m excited to present you with an amazing new service and some exciting online events!
Your Next Great Read
From Monday, April 13, anytime
Looking for a book as unique as you? Let your team of experts at the Cambridge Public Library help find Your Next Great Read! Fill out a brief survey about your reading tastes and habits and receive personalized recommendations for titles we think you will love, all available for free from the Cambridge Public Library.
Bullet Journaling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
From Monday, April 13, anytime
A 30-minute workshop and reflection on how bullet journaling can be a coping strategy during times of change. This online presentation is in place of an in person bullet journaling workshop that was scheduled for April 7 and was to focus on creative ways to decorate and use a bullet journal. It is intended for those that are familiar with the basics of bullet journaling.
Instructor Greta Kuriger Suiter is the processing archivist at MIT’s Department of Distinctive Collections, where she arranges and describes archival materials for ease of researcher use. Watch the video on Facebook.
Passions & Pathways Series for Teens
Thursday, April 16, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
The CPL STEAM Academy, in partnership with local non-profit, Innovators for Purpose (iFp), is launching Passion & Pathways Talks, a free webinar series for teens. Each Thursday from 3:30-5:30 pm, teens will have the opportunity to learn from designers, scientists, engineers, business professionals and others, who will share the stories and pathways to their careers.
Jaime Casap, Chief Education Evangelist at Google, and Stephanie Couch, Executive Director of Lemelson-MIT Program, will kick off this speaker series on April 16. Teens can register here to attend this week's talk on our website.
STEAM at the Library is funded by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Trust, CPL Foundation, Friends of the CPL, Google, MBLC, Margret and H.A Rey Curious George Fund, Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.
Enjoy!
Dr. Maria McCauley
Director, Cambridge Public Library