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10:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Spanish for Beginners class will focus on basic vocabulary, greetings, and phrases for everyday interactions.
10:30 AM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. For children of all ages and their grown-ups.
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
11:00 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
11:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact the Digital Equity team at CPLDigitalEquity@cambridgema.gov
11:00 AM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information.
11:00 AM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. For children of all ages and their grown-ups.
11:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
11:30 AM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Connect with other caregivers after story time! We will provide coffee for caregivers, and toys for children.
11:30 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
12:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
12:30 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.
12:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
1:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
2:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Come together and sing songs from the Fab Four with a little help from your friends. We'll provide the lyrics, and all you need is love.
2:30 PM
Main Library, Richard C. Rossi Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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.
3:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. This class will be taught at an advanced level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Please join us for a screening of Optics of Aging. A Q&A with the director, Michelle Le Brun, will follow the screening.
In Optics of Aging stereotypes of ageism dissolve as the beauty of aging is revealed through five elders who have shaped the culture and political landscape of Rhode Island and beyond. Their voices take flight against the backdrop of archival imagery that captures the vision of an earlier time of vast sociocultural change.
Registration is requested, but not required.
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Bring your project and come 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!
4:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-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. Young people are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website.
5:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Cambridge Commission for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD).
5:30 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us to sing, play with musical props and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Cambridge Public Library and the African Bridge Network (ABN) are offering an AI training for people looking for jobs. This training will teach you how to use AI tools safely and effectively to help with your career.
Through the workshops, participants will learn strategies to:
Find better ways to look for jobs
Update and customize resumes for different positions
Practice and prepare for job interviews
Get help dealing with common challenges in today’s job market
This is a six-part workshop series. Register here by October 27. Attend at least 4 of the 6 workshops and complete 4 of 5 assignments to earn a certificate and become eligible for a free refurbished laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sessions will be held in-person at the Main Library (449 Broadway)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
️ Wednesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–8:30 PM
Dates:
• October 28 & 29
• November 4 & 5
• November 12 & 19
If you have any questions or need help with the application, call 857-235-9382 or CPLDigitalEquity@cambridgema.gov.
To learn more about this program, please go to: africanbn.org/ai-training/
6:00 PM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
November selection: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane.
Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up at Collins Branch during library hours.
For more information, call 617-349-4021 or email Emily at egonzalez@cambridgema.gov.
6:00 PM
City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
The Cambridge Climate Committee will meet from 6-8 p.m.
7:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join Central Square's Horror Book Club. We're exploring horror in all forms -- classic horror, queer horror, ghost stories, and more! For our next meeting, we'll be reading The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones. Copies are available for pickup at the branch.
For questions, contact Ruby: rvail@cambridgema.gov.
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