Paint Party at the Library (O'Connell)
Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful acrylic painting. We'll provide the tea and light refreshments.
No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Acrylic paint can stain clothing. Please wear old clothing.
Seating is limited to 8. Registration is required and will open at least two weeks before event.
Summer Reading: Bug Walk (Boudreau)
Join us for a walk at Fresh Pond as we explore the wonderful world of bugs! This program is open to all ages, from adults to children and their caregivers.
Registration is required. We will meet at the Cambridge Water Department parking lot at the beginning of the event.
For more information, contact Michael McGlathery at mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov or call the Boudreau Branch at 617-349-4017.
City Parks Hardcourt Repairs Scheduled
The City of Cambridge Parks Department has scheduled the following maintenance and repairs to the hardcourt surfaces at Riverside Press Park, Hoyt Field and Dana Park.
E-cargo Bikes for Watering Trees
E-cargo bikes help City staff maintain our urban canopy. During droughts and heat waves, E-cargo bikes transport equipment across Cambridge to water trees. Purchasing three new E-cargo bikes would expand the City’s ‘water-by-bike’ program.
[CANCELLED] CPL Presents: Dr. Trisha Pasricha (Main)
Due to unforeseen scheduling issues, this event is being rescheduled for a later date.
Join Dr. Trisha Pasricha—a medical journalist, a physician-scientist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School—for a wide-ranging discussion of her new book, You've Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy. Registration is required.
Math is Power
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative partners with the Cambridge Public Schools’ Math Department on initiatives that focus on math as a civil right. As part of this collaboration, the STEAM Initiative has hosted screenings of Counted Out, a documentary exploring how inequitable access to math literacy impacts us.
Live at the Library: Music Class with Music at the Blissful (Collins)
This school vacation week, join musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful for an interactive music class. Through singing, movement and playful engagement, every child is invited to participate at their own level.
Music at the Blissful presents music classes that not only entertain young minds but support early childhood development to grow mentally, physically and emotionally.
Recommended for children ages birth-7 with their caregivers.
Jungle Animal Masks (Collins)
Need an accessory for a costume? Decorate a mosaic mask to disguise yourself as a jungle animal. Recommended for children ages 4-10 with a caregiver.