Choosing Kindness: Wonder, the Movie (Main)
Please join the Cambridge Public Library and the American Repertory Theater for an afternoon of Wonder! To celebrate the much-anticipated new A.R.T. musical "Wonder," we'll be watching the 2017 movie adaptation of R.J. Palacio's book. Enjoy the movie on the big screen in our Lecture Hall, then browse our display of related books. All attendees will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for four free tickets to a performance of "Wonder" at the A.R.T.
Documentary Screening: Optics of Aging
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.
Teen Halloween Movie & Painting (Valente Branch)
Vote for the Halloween movie to watch: The Nightmare Before Christmas or Hocus Pocus! Painting supplies also provided for an art activity. No registration required.
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.
Reel Reads Book Group (O'Connell)
Introducing the Reel Reads Book Group!
Each month we read a book selection with a movie adaptation and discuss the relationship between the two and the merits and/or drawbacks of each.
July selection: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean & Adaptation (film)
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours
This month’s book and movie may also be available digitally through Libby, Hoopla or Kanopy.
This book group meets every other month, in person at the O'Connell Branch. Registration is helpful!
For more information contact the branch at 617-349-4019.