SERIES FULL: Puppetry Studio (Main)
We will adapt the tale “The Little Red Hen” and perform our masterpiece for family and friends. Using mixed media, participants will create shoebox puppet theaters. This four-week puppetry workshop is for youth ages 9-12. We will meet on October 9, 16, 23, 30. No experience necessary!
Registration is required. Participants must attend all sessions and have read a version of the tale before the first session. Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a copy or call 617-349-4038.
For questions about Puppetry Studio, please email ekaluza@cambridgema.gov and nzylicz@cambridgema.gov.
SERIES FULL: Puppetry Studio (Main)
We will adapt the tale “The Little Red Hen” and perform our masterpiece for family and friends. Using mixed media, participants will create shoebox puppet theaters. This four-week puppetry workshop is for youth ages 9-12. We will meet on October 9, 16, 23, 30. No experience necessary!
Registration is required. Participants must attend all sessions and have read a version of the tale before the first session. Stop by the Children’s Room to pick up a copy or call 617-349-4038.
For questions about Puppetry Studio, please email ekaluza@cambridgema.gov and nzylicz@cambridgema.gov.
Rise Up! / Levé!: Celebrating the Haitian Revolution of 1804 (O'Neill)
Join us to celebrate Haiti's people, culture and history at the O'Neill Branch Library with local organization, Wee the People. We will celebrate one of Haiti's biggest national holidays -- Haitian Flag Day -- and explore the slave revolt that defeated Europe's most powerful armies. Families with children ages 5 and up will make Haitian Hero Shields with the colors of the Haitian flag. No registration required.
Levez-vous !
Célébration de la révolution haïtienne de 1804
Rejoignez-nous pour célébrer le peuple, la culture et l'histoire d'Haïti avec l'organisation locale Wee the People. Pour les familles avec des enfants de 5 ans et plus. Aucune inscription n'est requise.
Levé!
Selebre Revolisyon 1804 Ayisyen an
Rejwenn nou pou selebre pèp, kilti ak istwa Ayiti avèk òganizasyon lokal, Wee the People. Pou fanmi ki gen timoun ki gen laj 5 an oswa plis. Okenn enskripsyon pa obligatwa
Fandom Days: Minecraft
Join us at the Main Library to celebrate your favorite fandoms! We're throwing a Minecraft party, where you can make Minecraft themed crafts, get snacks, and play Minecraft trivia! Grab your diamond axe, saddle up your chicken, and get ready to mine.
This program is intended for ages 9 - 12. For more information, contact Ellen Kaluza at ekaluza@cambridgema.gov.
Family Cookbook Book Group (Valente)
Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! This month, we're celebrating soups and other warm, savory foods that are extra nice in the winter. Bring a dish to share, or just come to talk about your experience with a chosen cookbook. All experience levels welcome! No need to bring a dish to join.
Visit Valente for a selection of cookbooks that are ready to check out.
This book group is for children of all ages and their caregivers and families. For more information contact Maggie at mfrench@cambridgema.gov or call 617-349-4015.
Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)
Would-be programmers with basic computer literacy are invited to join this workshop series. Over eight weeks, participants will learn programming fundamentals, build web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use developer tools such as Git, and more. There will be time to work on projects and receive guidance from experienced developers, with optional homework materials made available for more in-depth learning. While you can join at any time, starting at the beginning of the course is encouraged for the best experience. Registration is required.
The eight sessions are as follows:
Session One (April 8, 2026)
Session Two (April 22, 2026)
Session Three (April 29, 2026)
Session Four (May 6, 2026)
Session Five (May 13, 2026)
Session Six (May 20, 2026)
Session Seven (May 27, 2026)
Session Eight (June 3, 2026)
Note: Patrons must register for each session they wish to attend; registration for each session opens two weeks before the listed dates.
Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)
Would-be programmers with basic computer literacy are invited to join this workshop series. Over eight weeks, participants will learn programming fundamentals, build web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use developer tools such as Git, and more. There will be time to work on projects and receive guidance from experienced developers, with optional homework materials made available for more in-depth learning. While you can join at any time, starting at the beginning of the course is encouraged for the best experience. Registration is required.
The eight sessions are as follows:
Session One (April 8, 2026)
Session Two (April 22, 2026)
Session Three (April 29, 2026)
Session Four (May 6, 2026)
Session Five (May 13, 2026)
Session Six (May 20, 2026)
Session Seven (May 27, 2026)
Session Eight (June 3, 2026)
Note: Patrons must register for each session they wish to attend; registration for each session opens two weeks before the listed dates.
Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)
Would-be programmers with basic computer literacy are invited to join this workshop series. Over eight weeks, participants will learn programming fundamentals, build web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use developer tools such as Git, and more. There will be time to work on projects and receive guidance from experienced developers, with optional homework materials made available for more in-depth learning. While you can join at any time, starting at the beginning of the course is encouraged for the best experience. Registration is required.
The eight sessions are as follows:
Session One (April 8, 2026)
Session Two (April 22, 2026)
Session Three (April 29, 2026)
Session Four (May 6, 2026)
Session Five (May 13, 2026)
Session Six (May 20, 2026)
Session Seven (May 27, 2026)
Session Eight (June 3, 2026)
Note: Patrons must register for each session they wish to attend; registration for each session opens two weeks before the listed dates.
Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)
Would-be programmers with basic computer literacy are invited to join this workshop series. Over eight weeks, participants will learn programming fundamentals, build web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use developer tools such as Git, and more. There will be time to work on projects and receive guidance from experienced developers, with optional homework materials made available for more in-depth learning. While you can join at any time, starting at the beginning of the course is encouraged for the best experience. Registration is required.
The eight sessions are as follows:
Session One (April 8, 2026)
Session Two (April 22, 2026)
Session Three (April 29, 2026)
Session Four (May 6, 2026)
Session Five (May 13, 2026)
Session Six (May 20, 2026)
Session Seven (May 27, 2026)
Session Eight (June 3, 2026)
Note: Patrons must register for each session they wish to attend; registration for each session opens two weeks before the listed dates.
Coding and Web Development 101 (Main)
Would-be programmers with basic computer literacy are invited to join this workshop series. Over eight weeks, participants will learn programming fundamentals, build web pages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, use developer tools such as Git, and more. There will be time to work on projects and receive guidance from experienced developers, with optional homework materials made available for more in-depth learning. While you can join at any time, starting at the beginning of the course is encouraged for the best experience. Registration is required.
The eight sessions are as follows:
Session One (April 8, 2026)
Session Two (April 22, 2026)
Session Three (April 29, 2026)
Session Four (May 6, 2026)
Session Five (May 13, 2026)
Session Six (May 20, 2026)
Session Seven (May 27, 2026)
Session Eight (June 3, 2026)
Note: Patrons must register for each session they wish to attend; registration for each session opens two weeks before the listed dates.