Family Board Game Night (Valente)
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.
Family Board Game Night (Valente)
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.
Family Board Game Night (Valente)
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.
CANCELLED - Bookmaking for Kids (Boudreau)
This program will be rescheduled on a future date. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Join us as we learn to make unique and creative books using paper, scissors, and a little bit of glue. No registration required. This event is intended for school-aged children, and is open to drop-in attendees while supplies last.
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read a and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. This month's selection is "The Witch" by Shirley Jackson. Please drop in!
If you have any questions or story recommendations, please email tmitchell@cambridgema.gov.
Registration is helpful but not required.
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. This month's selection is "Signs and Symbols" by Vladimir Nabokov. Please drop in!
If you have any questions or story recommendations, please email tmitchell@cambridgema.gov.
Registration is helpful but not required.
Code a Poem with OctoStudio (O'Neill)
Families are invited to join us for a drop-in creative coding workshop using OctoStudio, a new app developed by the team behind Scratch. We will make digital interactive poetry together!
No registration required. Adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children!
Devices will be provided or families may bring their own. Food will be provided!
Staff Provide Help with Winter Heating Costs
Every year, the Fuel Assistance Program helps more than 1,200 residents in Cambridge and Somerville pay their winter heating bills between November 1 and April 30. Most residents don’t think about heating bills until temperatures drop, but for the staff managing this crucial service, planning for Fuel Assistance begins in the heat of the summer.
One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule.
Registration is strongly encouraged but not required.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov