City of Cambridge Veterans Day Observance Event
The City of Cambridge Department of Veterans Services will host a Veterans Day Observance event, with a ceremony at the Cambridge Common at 11 a.m., followed by an informal gathering and luncheon at the Sheraton Commander from 12-4 p.m.
Fun with Gif-o-Grafs! (Central Square)
Turn paper cut-outs into animations with the Gif-O-Graf machine! See your stories come to life!
This program will take the place of our weekly After School Stories and Crafts.
No registration required.
Recommended for children ages 4+ and their caregivers.
Fatal Bike Crash Under Investigation in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow have confirmed an ongoing investigation into a fatal crash involving a box truck and cyclist that occurred at about 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of DeWolfe and Mt. Auburn streets.
Summer Reading: Crafternoon Perler Beads (Collins)
Instructions and supplies will be provided for an afternoon activity. Work with Perler Beads to follow a pattern or create your own unique design. We'll fuse the finished product into place for you to take home. Recommended for ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
Educational Support and Workforce Development
The Birth to 3rd Grade Partnership (B3), continued its scholarship program for 3 and 4 year-olds from low-income families, adding two new programs to its menu of preschool options, and also increased its number of children accessing B3 scholarships by 13%.
Initiatives Supporting & Inspiring Early Educators
This December, applications will open for the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), a joint initiative of the City and Cambridge Public Schools, which will offer free school-day, school-year preschool to every 4-year-old in Cambridge and some 3-year-olds.
Drop in Tech Help at the Library (O'Connell)
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Need someone to read your resume and support navigating online job applications? Join us for our drop-in help hours between 3:15p.m. and 4:45p.m. No registration required.
“Still Marching 1970-2017” Photography Exhibit (Main)
Liane Brandon’s photographs of the historic International Women’s Day March of 1970 and the Boston Women’s March of 2017 will be on exhibit.
The photographs of the International Women's March are of great historical impact and are, additionally, beautiful works of art in and of themselves.
Viewing times are as follows:
Saturday, 3/15: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/18: 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/19: 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, 3/20: 5-8 p.m.
Saturday, 3/22: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, 3/25: 5-8 p.m.
Wednesday, 3/26: 5-8 p.m.
Thursday, 3/27: 5-8 p.m.
Liane Brandon received funding for "Still Marching" through a Local Cultural Council Grant from Cambridge Arts.