LOCATION CHANGED Beginning English Class (Main)
This event has been moved to the Learning Lab at the Main Library, located at 449 Broadway, due to the temporary closing of the Valente Branch.
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
A for AI Series: AI & Career Preparedness (Main)
Jump-start your job search with an easy, hands-on introduction to AI tools that can help you shine. Learn how to strengthen your resume, explore new career paths, and build a confident professional brand — no tech experience needed. Do you have any accessibility or language support needs? Please submit this form and we’ll do our best to meet your needs.
Led by The Hope Group, an award-winning Boston-based AI education team, in collaboration with the Cambridge Public Library.
Wait, Is That Real?: Exploring Truth, Trust and Safety in the AI Era (Main)
Think you can spot what’s real and what’s made by Generative AI? Put your sleuthing skills to the test in this interactive workshop presented by Joint Family and the Cambridge Public Library.
Through hands-on activities, we'll see how easy it is to create AI-generated images, voices, and videos and how hard it's becoming to tell the difference. Together we'll explore emerging trends in deepfakes and AI-generated content, real-world case studies of scams and misinformation, and practical strategies for protecting ourselves, our families, and our communities. No prior experience with Generative AI necessary. Open to ages 13 and up. Bring someone you trust - a friend, a grandparent, a neighbor!
Traditional Chinese Watercolor by Xiang Li Exhibit (Main)
The Cambridge Public Library is honored to host the breathtaking art of Xiang Li, featuring over a dozen selected canvas portraits of Chinese empresses, for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The artwork is located on L2.
Summer Reading: Book Bingo Story Time (Collins)
Join us for a special story time featuring books to match a square on this summer's bingo board for young children. Today, we will read stories featuring collage illustrations and create something inspired by the books. Recommended for ages birth to five with a caregiver.
Blood Drive (Main)
The Bloodmobile is coming to Cambridge Public Library!
The blood donation process is safe, simple, and satisfying. All donations will go directly to Massachusetts General Hospital where your 1 donation can save 3 different people.
Please sign up at https://bit.ly/MGHCambridge3?r=qr (Walk-ins welcome!)
Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)- CANCELLED
Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine. Complete this workshop to earn a badge for the Zing laser cutter. With a badge, you can reserve the Epilog Zing to use on our equipment booking page at designated times.
Note: The Epilog Zing laser cutter and Glowforge laser cutter require separate trainings. You must participate in the Glowforge workshop in order to operate our Glowforge Pro laser cutter.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.