Massachusetts Updates COVID-19 Quarantine Recommendations
Effective today December 7, 2020, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has aligned its quarantine recommendations with those issued last week by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new guidance is based on recent CDC data showing that shortened quarantine periods result in only a small chance that someone may develop COVID-19 after leaving quarantine. The small risk that someone may develop COVID-19 after a shortened strict quarantine period is outweighed by the expected benefit of reduced transmission from the expected increased cooperation with adherence to the quarantine, according to the CDC.
Cozy Crafternoon for Adults (Collins)
Come get creative at Collins! Join your neighbors at this casual, drop-in afternoon craft session for adults. Bring your own work-in-progress or join us for recycled paper crafting.
No expertise required. Registration encouraged.
Youth and Families
The Department engages with youth, families and the community in identifying problems and working collaboratively on resolutions.
Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration: Plant a seed, read! (O'Neill)
Join us outdoors at the O'Neill Branch to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of the summer! Pick up a "blossom kit" (small growing kit with seeds) while supplies last.
We will also have food, games and art. No registration is required. All ages are welcome!
In case of rain or bad weather this event will be inside the O'Neill Branch.
Summer Reading: Observing the Partial Solar Eclipse with #Popscope (O'Neill)
Join us during the partial solar eclipse and learn how to safely observe it! Eclipse glasses will be provided.
This program will happen outside. In case of bad weather, there will be modified activities inside the Library.
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.