CPL Presents: Warren Milteer Jr., author of Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom (Main/Virtual)
Join the Cambridge Black History Project and the Cambridge Public Library in welcoming Warren Eugene Milteer Jr. for a reading and discussion of his new book, Out of This Strife Will Come Freedom: Free People of Color and the Fight for Equal Rights in the Civil War Era. The recipient of the Southern Historical Association’s Charles S. Sydnor Award for the best book in Southern history in 2022, Milteer will be joined in conversation by Susan Tomlinson, an associate professor of English at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Registration is required.
Sheltered Bike Parking at the Main Library
The Main Library needs more bicycle parking. A glass pavilion, protecting bikes from the weather, landscaped with paths and trees, will be an attractive and functional addition to the library grounds.
Kick Back and Color! (Central Square)
Drop by the Central Square Branch's Lewis Room to color and chat with your neighbors. Coloring supplies and snacks will be provided.
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.
The Royal Rumpus (Valente)
Put on your best royal outfit and join us for a special afternoon! Listen to a story, decorate a crown and dance to some royal music!
This program is for children of all ages and their grown-ups.
Registration is required; register below. When registering, please include the total number of children who will be attending the program as your number of attendees.
Call the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. January's selection will be Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
[CANCELED] Morning Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
[CANCELLED] Morning Sing-Along (Main)
It's a Library dance party! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 130 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. May's selection will be Severance by Ling Ma.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
Valente Branch Book Club (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. June's selection will be Martyr by Kaveh Akbar.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.