CPL Nature Club: Herb of the Month - Plantain (Collins)
Come spend the afternoon getting deeply acquainted with May's Herb of the Month - the plantain! We’ll spend time getting to know the plant through drawing, taste, science, and stories of herbalists’ experience. Bring your journal and leave with an in-depth account of botany, history, use, safety issues, preparation and dosage, and much much more.
The group will meet at the Collins Library (64 Aberdeen Ave) and walk to Fresh Pond together.
This program is part of a series hosted around the area with guest herbalist, Mo Katz-Christy. Come each month to build your materia medica or just once to meet a new plant friend!
Youth Graphic Novel Design Session 2/3 (Valente)
Visually capture your own story in a short graphic novel format from story planning to character development and illustration. All materials are provided and no prior art experience is needed! Registration is required, and registering for the first session includes the following sessions. This program is for ages 10-18.
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
Youth Graphic Novel Design Session 3/3 (Valente)
Visually capture your own story in a short graphic novel format from story planning to character development and illustration. All materials are provided and no prior art experience is needed! Registration is required, and registering for the first session includes the following sessions. This program is for ages 10-18.
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
Summer Reading: Fairy Celebration at Bergin Park (O'Neill)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a magical walk through nature. We will look for signs of fairies and build fairy houses.
We will meet at Gerard Bergin Park (Haskell & Pemberton Streets), a short walk from the O'Neill Branch. In case of bad weather, this program will happen indoors at the O'Neill Branch.
This program is presented as a part of the CPL Nature Club.
Abating Reality: Central Square Book Group (Central Square/Virtual)
Join us at the Central Square Branch Library, or virtually, for a midday-lunch break book group discussion. This book group will be rotating Mystery/Thriller and Science Fiction works. Feel free to bring your lunch, but, most importantly, bring yourself!
September Selection: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. Copies are available for pick-up at the Branch (45 Pearl Street).
Questions? Contact Daryl (dcabrol@cambridgema.gov).
CPL Fitness: Yoga in the park (Main)
Back by popular demand!
All are welcome to attend the Cambridge Public Library's free outdoor yoga series. No registration is necessary. The Library will not provide any materials - please bring your own mat and whatever item is in your practice. In case of rain, yoga will be held in the community room.
Shayla Tate of M.U.D.D. Flower Yoga leads us through this 60-minute evening flow.
Stories and STEAM: Fall Leaf Rubbing (Main)
Learn about the trees in the park by making leaf and bark rubbings! Feel free to gather your own ahead of time, but some leaves will be provided. The craft will be followed by a story time. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
Used Car Class II Policy Memo
There will be no new Used Car Dealer Class II Licenses issued, unless it can be shown that there is an extraordinary need for such license and that it benefits the citizens of Cambridge.
Kindergarten Card Party! (Valente)
Party like you just got your first library card! All Kindergartners, along with their families and friends, are welcome to attend. Drop in between 3:00 and 4:00 to do a craft, learn about using your new library card, and say hi to other kindergarten friends!
Summer Reading: Pajama Story Time Outdoors at the Fresh Pond Apartments (O'Neill)
Come to the playground in your pajamas to listen to stories, read with your children and enjoy a snack before bed! This program is recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
This summer Pajama Story Time will happen outside in the playground area at the Fresh Pond Apartments. In case of bad weather, the story time will happen inside the Community Room of 362 Rindge Ave.
Pajama Story Time is presented by the Cambridge Public Library and the Center for Families.