Retired Police K-9 Kevin Passes Away
The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) regrets to announce the passing of retired police K-9 Kevin of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit. Kevin first joined the department in 2014 and was partnered with Officer Steve Lyons. Upon successfully completing a rigorous training course for explosive detection dogs, he went on to pass the ATF Odor Recognition test and achieved certification with the International Police Working Dog Association.
Fun With Tangrams (O'Connell)
Make patterns and pictures from seven geometric shapes! Race to see who is the Tangram Master!
All supplies will be provided. Ages 8 and up.
Cambridge Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
State health officials reported on July 9 that a mosquito sample in Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus. The virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of West Nile virus infection in Cambridge remains “low,” according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Low risk means an infection of West Nile virus is unlikely.
Housed In Cambridge Drop-In Hours September 19
Meet the Housed in Cambridge team to learn about housing resources in Cambridge, including affordable rental opportunities, navigating financial assistance programs for housing, and housing rights.
Film & Discussion for Older Adults
Movie: Here
the story covers the events of a single plot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to the 21st century.
Live at the Library: Percussion workshop with Júlio Santos (O'Neill)
Children will explore a mixture of instruments and rhythms for creative and fun musical experiments through this World Music/Percussion workshop!
Registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Live at the Library: Percussion workshop with Júlio Santos (O'Neill)
Children will explore a mixture of instruments and rhythms for creative and fun musical experiments through this World Music/Percussion workshop!
Registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Summer Reading: Storytime with José Mateo Ballet Theatre (Valente)
Join us for a Ballet Storytime for Ages 0-7 and learn some ballet moves with teachers from the José Mateo Ballet Theatre. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Summer Reading: Storytime with José Mateo Ballet Theatre (O'Connell)
Join us for a Ballet Storytime for Ages 0-7 and learn some ballet moves with teachers from the José Mateo Ballet Theatre. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Pollinator Stories: How Native Gardens Build Community (O'Neill)
Join S-Cube Diplomacy and the O’Neill Branch Library for a multigenerational STEAM program exploring how plants, pollinators, soil, and people work together in a healthy native garden. Families, youth, adult learners, and community members will learn how pollinator gardens support biodiversity, climate awareness, and neighborhood connection through storytelling, observation, and hands-on reflection.