Live at the Library: LibraryBEATS Drum Circle with Otha Day (Valente)
Join us at Donnelly Field (behind the Valente Library) for a joyful celebration with musician and educator Otha Day!
A Drum Circle is a highly interactive group of people who play drums and percussion instruments together to create in-the-moment music. Through the experience of rhythm and sound we experience what it means to beat as one heart: we become a vibrant community. This drum circle will include playful and accessible rhythm activities, games, traditional ensemble pieces, songs and most importantly, improvisation.
No experience necessary; all ages can participate. No registration is required.
In the event of rain, this program will move indoors to the Community Room of the Valente Branch.
Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
AV Improvement Report
A feasibility Study Report (.pdf) on Audiovisual Improvements; produced for the City of Cambridge by LDa Architecture and Interiors Firm.
Board Game Night for Adults (Central Square)
Join us for an evening of board games. We have: Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Azul, Splendor, Scrabble, chess, checkers, Bananagrams, and more!
Feel free to bring a board game to play with others.
We will provide pizza and beverages.
Registration helpful.
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group. This month's story is "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas" by Ursula K. LeGuin. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. Registration helpful but not required.
Sing-Along Musical Fun with Steve Blunt (O'Connell)
Performer Steve Blunt sings & plays a variety of musical instruments on a lively mix of original songs and family standards—also drawing on multicultural traditions and New England history & folklore. Steve has performed at hundreds of libraries throughout the region over the last three decades.
CANCELED - Board Game Night for Adults (Valente)
Join us for an evening of board games. We have: Wingspan, Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, Azul, Splendor, Scrabble, chess, checkers, Boggle, Bananagrams, and more!
Feel free to bring a board game to play with others.
We will provide pizza and beverages.
Registration helpful.
Screen on the Green
Join us for family nights in the park with music, performers and a big screen movie.
Screen on the Green
Join us for family nights in the park with music, performers and a big screen movie.
Screen on the Green
Join us for family nights in the park with music, performers and a big screen movie.
Safety, Privacy, & Social Impact of Artificial Intelligence (Main)
Learn about the privacy limitations for Artificial Intelligence (AI) use, misinformation/scams that use AI, and the social and ethical challenges presented by the introduction of this technology. This class will be delivered by a DOORS program instructor. To learn more about the DOORS program please go to: https://www.digitalpsych.org/doors-program.html
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.