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Join us for a half-hour of stories and songs in the Children's Room. Recommended for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Cambridge residents 60 and older: Come and share what inspires you. Is it a book? Poem? Song? We will discuss selected book suggestions.

Join us outdoors for story time, chalk drawing and a special summer treat! This program will take place in the Central Square Library Plaza. In the event of rain, this program will be moved indoors to the Lewis Room. No registration required. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.

One Up Games is bringing video games and Virtual Reality to the Valente Community Room! NO registration required - FREE - Ages: 8+ Virtual Reality (VR) Headset - Nintendo Switch - XBox Series S - PlayStation 4 - Oculus Quest 2 - and more Board games and puzzles also available for play. Snacks provided!

Close out Summer Reading with stories, chalk drawing, and a summer treat. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required. In the case of inclement weather, this program will take place in the Children's Room. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.

Join us for an afternoon Community Retreat. Mindfulness offers a gentle yet powerful way to meet the challenges of aging with calm, resilience, and compassion. In this retreat, we will explore simple practices that can be adapted for all bodies and abilities. Together, we will create space for quiet contemplation and personal reflection, while also fostering a sense of community among elders walking this stage of life side by side. Whether you are new to meditation or have practiced before, you will leave with practical tools to support your well-being and cultivate greater wisdom in daily life. Come as you are—all levels of experience are welcome. Presented in partnership with the Cambridge Insight Meditation Center.

The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together. Join us for a monthly community gathering and discussion of a variety of books about climate change. We will share thoughts, resources, and occasionally host special guests in a welcoming small-group environment. For our April meeting, we will discuss Here comes the sun: a last chance for the climate and a fresh chance for civilization by Bill McKibben. Copies of the print book are available at the Main Library Q&A Desk. The e-book is available on the Libby app and the e-audiobook is available immediately on the Hoopla app. This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is required. Please contact alengel@cambridgema.gov with questions.

The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together. Join us for a monthly community gathering and discussion of a variety of books about climate change. We will share thoughts, resources, and occasionally host special guests in a welcoming small-group environment. For our June meeting, we will discuss Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. This work is available in many different formats. Copies of the print book are available at the Main Library Q&A Desk. E-book and e-audiobook copies are available to borrow on the Libby app and immediately on the Hoopla app. This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is required. Please contact alengel@cambridgema.gov with questions.

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov).

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading Normal People by Sally Rooney. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov).