Director's Update, August 28, 2022
8/28/2022 • 1 year ago
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Dear Patrons,
Thank you for the 5000 youth and the 300 adults who participated in our Summer Reading program this year. I thought you’d enjoy this recent photo of the family and friends of the late Chair of the Trustees, Janet Axelrod, at a Summer Sounds concert in memory of Janet. Janet’s husband, Tim Plenk, is seated at the left, friends are in the middle, and Stella Plenk, her daughter, is seated on the ground at the right. Thank you to the Cambridge Public Library Foundation for supporting this concert series.
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The Main Library and the Valente Branch Library are early voting sites for the upcoming State primaries. Early voting at both locations will run from Sunday, August 28 through Friday, September 2, based on the schedule below. Early voting will take place in the Rossi Room at the Main Library and in the Community Room at the Valente Branch.
Sunday, August 28, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, August 29, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, September 2, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Community members voting at the Main Library before library hours should come to the main entrance. Parking will not be available in the garage until after 9 a.m. when the Library opens for business. Please note that on Sunday August 28, the Main Library will be closed to patrons but will be open for early voting only.
Community members voting at the Valente Branch should enter using the Berkshire Street entrance to the Valente Community Room. On Sunday, August 28, the Valente Branch will open at 9 a.m. for early voting only, and library hours will be 1-5 p.m. To learn more about early voting, visit the Cambridge Election Commission’s website.
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Starting on Tuesday, September 6, the Teen Room at the Main Library will expand its hours to:
Monday-Thursday 12-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday-Sunday 1-5
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All Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day.
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We are pleased to offer the following programs this week.
Outdoor Programs for Kids
This week, these programs will be offered (weather permitting) at our Boudreau, Central Square, Collins, Main, O’Connell, O’Neill, and Valente locations:
- Outdoor Baby Lapsit: Just for you and your baby! Enjoy time with other parents, caregivers, and babies to play and develop language and motor skills.
- Preschool Story Time: Recommended for children ages 3-5.
- Sing-Along: All ages are invited to sing and dance!
- Songs and Stories: All ages are invited to sing, dance, and share a story!
- Story Time: All ages are invited to join us for a half hour of stories!
Please see the events calendar for further details. Registration is not required.
3D Printing 101: Design and Creation (Main)
Monday, August 29 & Tuesday, August 30
3-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30 & Wednesday, August 31
6-7:30 p.m.
Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate them using our Sindoh 3D printers in this two-part series. In Part 1, you will learn to run the 3D printer and gain fundamental 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad. In Part 2, you will create designs and practice setting up your own 3D print construction. You must complete The Hive Safety Training and create a free Tinkercad account before registering for this workshop. Registration is required.
Note: This is a badging course for 3D Printing. Signing up for Part 1 allows you to participate in Part 2 the next day. You will be badged at the end of the Part 2 workshop.
Summer ESOL Class (Valente)
Monday, August 29
6-7:30 p.m.
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class! This class will be taught at a beginner level, and no testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. Learn more.
Knitting Group (Boudreau)
Tuesday, August 30
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring your project and enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters. Learn more.
Equipment and Studio Reservation (Main)
Wednesday, August 31 & Saturday, September 3
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 1
9:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
During this period, anyone who has completed The Hive Safety Training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve The Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able. Learn more.
Summer Reading: Family Game Night (O'Neill)
Wednesday, August 31
6-7:30 p.m.
Challenge your family or meet new friends over board games and puzzles. Play an old favorite or learn a new game. The Library will supply the games. All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Call 617-349-4023 for more information. Learn more.
Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In Thursdays (O’Connell)
Thursday, September 1
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters! Join this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills, and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend, cross stitch, and more. All crafts are welcome! Learn more.
XR Lab (Main)
Friday, September 2
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality equipment. Test drive our Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality glasses, Structure Sensor 3D scanner, Merge headsets, and more. Registration is required.
You must complete The Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
Sewing 101 (Main)
Thursday, September 3
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Here you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover setting up a machine, its basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when the stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class. You must complete The Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. Registration is required.
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All the best,
Maria McCauley, Ph.D.
Director of Libraries