“Still Marching 1970-2017” Exhibit Opening Reception
“Still Marching 1970-2017,” an exhibition of original photographs by Liane Brandon, opens with a reception sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library, the Cambridge Women's Commission, and the Cambridge Historical Commission. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required. Liane Brandon received funding for "Still Marching" through a Local Cultural Council Grant from the Cambridge Arts Council.
Live at the Library: Lunar New Year Family Concert (Main)
Join master musician Shaw Pong Liu in an interactive, educational and bilingual (English and Mandarin) music program welcoming the Year of the Horse. Shaw Pong will play her Western violin and her Chinese erhu, play music about horses, and invite a group sing-along. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers.
Propagate and Populate: Plant Swap (Central Square)
Calling all plant lovers! Add some green into your home! Bring your own plants to share propagules with others or come to pot a new plant baby for your home collection.
We'll have a small collection of house plant propagules, along with soil and plastic planting containers. Attendees are welcome to bring their own pots as well.
Family STEAM Night: Bumblebees Make My Tomatoes! (O'Neill)
Families with elementary school age children join us for hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering, and Math. Adults and children will learn and play together!
This month we will learn about pollinators with Cambridge Wildlife Arts. We will plant seeds and make bumblebee puppets!
This program is a part of the CPL Nature Club.
Sahil Bloom presents: The 5 Types of Wealth (Main)
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Sahil Bloom—inspirational writer, owner of SRB Holdings, and content creator, captivating millions of people every week through his insights and biweekly newsletter, The Curiosity Chronicle—for a discussion of his debut book The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life.
Registration is required.
Megha Majumdar presents: A Guardian and a Thief (Main)
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Megha Majumdar—author of the New York Times bestselling novel A Burning—for a discussion of her new novel A Guardian and a Thief. She will be joined in conversation by Allegra Goodman—local author of the bestselling novels Isola and The Chalk Artist.
Registration is required.
Tall Ships Lunch Cruise
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, historic naval vessels, legendary sails, and fleets from around the world will gather in Boston in 2026. Join the Cambridge Council on Aging for an unforgettable Boston Harbor experience aboard the Spirit of Boston Tall Ships cruise. Featuring skyline views and live expert narration of historic Tall Ships and a buffet lunch.
Community Update from Cambridge Police Commissioner Elow on January 4th Fatal Shooting
Following the tragic January 4th fatal police shooting of Arif Sayed Faisal, there have been calls by members within and beyond the Cambridge community for greater transparency, including the public release of the involved officer’s name. Please find an update with the latest information on steps that have been and are being taken since that tragic day.