For Artists
Information and resources for artists who are or would like to participate in Cambridge Arts Open Studios.
Collins Branch Book Club (Collins)
December selection: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo.
Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours.
For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov
Creative Journaling for Teens (Main)
Take a screen break and get organized! Plan your day, track your workouts, remember your friends’ birthdays, all with a pen and paper. Join other teens to learn the basics of the bullet journal and how you can use your doodles to plan your future.
Collins Branch Book Club (Collins)
August selection: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution by Zara Anishanslin
Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up at Collins Branch during library hours.
Pink Wednesdays: A Night of Girlhood
Cambridge girls age 14-19 are invited to an exciting new monthly event series, offered by Cambridge Youth Programs, that fosters purpose and connection between young women.
Summer Reading: Springfield Symphony Orchestra's Musical Petting Zoo (Main)
Here’s your chance to try an instrument in a judgment-free zone that encourages exploration and excitement! After an introduction to the instruments, participants get a chance to bow a violin, blow a horn or tap out a rhythm on a drum. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Summer Reading: Crafternoon Perler Beads (Collins)
Instructions and supplies will be provided for an afternoon activity. Work with Perler Beads to follow a pattern or create your own unique design. We'll fuse the finished product into place for you to take home. Recommended for ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
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.
Early Childhood Report
Early Childhood Task Force Report 2015 to address early education and care for young children