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Celebrate the coming Lunar New Year and bring some light to the dark winter by learning the art of tissue paper collage! Make a paper lantern or sun catcher to bring home. All materials are provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration is not required for this event.

Come join us to listen to a Brazilian folktale about a star and a sunflower, do a simple hands-on activity and sing some fun songs with us! This program is recommended for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. This replaces our weekly Story Time for Thursday, October 1.

Children ages 5 and up are invited to join us to play with watercolor and experiment with texture. Each child will have the chance to make several abstract paintings to test out this art form! Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required.

Try out our new 3D pens, explore one of our many STEAM kits, or learn a new board game for this "choose your own adventure" afternoon. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. No registration required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.

The Baker-Polito Administration announced new TV ads as part of its $5 million, multilingual “Trust the Facts, Get the Vax” public awareness campaign. The new ads remind people that the COVID-19 vaccine saves lives and urges them to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Exchange your surplus paint, fabric, fiber, and other supplies with fellow crafters and artists in the community! Donations accepted at the Main Library Q&A desk starting January 5, 2026. Make & Mend Somerville has generously offered to accept leftover supplies, so please make sure your donations follow their guidelines: https://makeandmendshop.com/pages/donate.

Challenge your balance and willpower, build strength and confidence! Join us for a fun intro to martial arts! We will introduce basic kicks and self-defense. Recommended for kids aged 5 to 11, along with their caregivers (kids at heart). Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Boston Communities and the Affordable Housing Services Collaborative, Inc. (AHSC) are hosting a community meeting on August 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. to discuss their proposed 100% affordable rental project to be permitted through the City’s Affordable Housing Overlay while maintaining retail space that will be permitted through the City’s Special Permit Process.

The City of Cambridge announced that, beginning Saturday, February 5, 10,000 COVID-19 rapid at-home test kits and 20,000 high-quality KF94 masks will be available for the public to pick up at the Main Library, City Hall, and multiple Fire Stations across the City during select dates and times while supplies last.

Challenge your family or meet new friends over board games in the Community Room at Valente. The library will supply games and snacks. No registration is required for this drop-in event. This event is recommended for children ages 5 and up, with their caregivers. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.