Face Coverings
The City of Cambridge issued an emergency order requiring that face masks or coverings be worn in indoor public places. The order takes effect at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021. It applies to everyone over the age of two years old, with exceptions in alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines.
Pajama/Costume Story Time (O'Neill)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of fun and scary songs and stories for a late October treat! Feel free to wear your favorite cozy pajamas or a scary or fun costume!
Pajama Story Time is presented by the Cambridge Public Library and the Center for Families.
Paint Party at the Library (O'Connell)
Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of painting a beautiful art piece, suitable for hanging on your door or wall. Tea and light refreshments provided.
No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Old clothing recommended, as acrylic paint can stain.
Seating is limited to 8. Registration is required and will open November 24.
CPL Nature Club: The Nature of Cambridge (Central Square)
Mass Audubon will lead an exploration around the library in search of plants and animals, while using scientific tools like binoculars and magnifying lenses to get a closer look. We'll record what we find in our nature journals and play nature games. All materials will be provided.
No registration required.
This program is recommended for children 4-8 and their caregivers.
Hosted by Mass Audubon and the Cambridge Public Library.
Expressive Art for Older Adults: Beading Workshop (Central)
Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. Participants will keep all pieces they make.
This will be an in-person program at the Central Square Branch - Lewis Room. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Led by Zangar Freeman.
Expressive Art for Older Adults: Beading Workshop (Central)
Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. Participants will keep all pieces they make.
This will be an in-person program at the Central Branch in the Lewis Room. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Led by Zangar Freeman.
CHA Launches COVID-19 Testing in Cambridge
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) will offer COVID-19 testing to all Cambridge residents via a stand-alone testing center at the CHA East Cambridge Care Center (163 Gore St., Cambridge). The service will launch on Friday, May 8. Cambridge residents eight years of age and older are welcome, regardless of insurance or immigration status. Individuals MUST CALL to set up an appointment using a new hotline number at 617-665-2928.
Evening Story Time
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for our monthly evening story time event. This program will run for 20-25 minutes, with songs, stories and rhymes. No registration is required.
Due to Early Voting at Valente, this program will be held in the Children's Area. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.
Evening Story Time (Valente)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for our monthly evening story time event. This program will run for 20-25 minutes, with songs, stories and rhymes. No registration is required.
This program will be held in the Community Room of the Valente Branch Library. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.