May Flowers: Story Time and Craft (O'Neill)
We invite children of all ages and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple activity.
This month we will draw with chalk outside the Library! (weather permitting)
Crafternoon: Make Your Own Book (Main)
Celebrate Family Literacy Month by binding your own book! Choose a custom cover and learn a simple bookbinding method. All materials are provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Registration is not required for this event.
Public Patios
The public patios program aims to transform bustling areas of Cambridge into vibrant social hubs by introducing simple interventions like tables and chairs, often accompanied by interactive installations. These spaces encourage chance encounters and playful pauses, fostering sociable atmospheres that enhance community connection and enrich urban life.
J. Courtney Sullivan presents: The Cliffs (Main)
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome J. Courtney Sullivan—New York Times best-selling author of the novels Commencement, Maine, The Engagements, Saints for All Occasions, and Friends and Strangers—to celebrate the paperback release of her new novel The Cliffs, a Reese's Book Club Pick, named a "Best Book of the Month" by The New York Times, Real Simple, and Kirkus. Registration is required.
A for AI Series: AI for Content Creation (Main)
Discover how AI can make creative work more fun and accessible. Learn simple tools for writing, audio and video editing, graphic design, and social media — even if you’ve never created content before. Do you have any accessibility or language support needs? Please submit this form and we’ll do our best to meet your needs.
Led by The Hope Group, an award-winning Boston-based AI education team, in collaboration with the Cambridge Public Library.