Aging with Mindfulness (Virtual)
This program, led by Zeenat Potia, will introduce and utilize mindfulness techniques to help us examine and regulate everyday life changes with a focus on aging. Participants will learn and benefit from the development of a mindfulness practice to enable responding to getting older in a calm, clear and thoughtful manner.
Registration is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
[CANCELLED] 3D Printing 101 (Main)
Learn to 3D print items in our library and create a 3D model to print using our Prusa 3D printers!
Before taking this workshop:
Complete Hive Safety Training
Create a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com
You will get hands-on experience running the 3D printer, gain fundamental 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad, and earn your 3D Printing certification for future reservations in The Hive.
Create a Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com prior to arriving. Parents may need to assist users under the age of 18 to create an account prior to arriving.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
Math Is Everywhere Campaign
This spring, the Cambridge Early Childhood Math Group is kicking off the Math is Everywhere campaig, a social media campaign to help Cambridge caregivers and young children understand that math isn't just for school. It's everywhere, and it can be a lot of fun!
CANCELLED - Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente)
WOW is cancelled for this afternoon. Please join us next week!
Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.
Due to Early Voting at Valente, this week's W.O.W. will take place in the Children's Area at Valente.
Art Conservation Forms
Well-designed condition assessment forms offer the best means to efficiently collect information on site while surveying public art. Condition assessment forms for sculptures, paintings and murals, and works on paper, which were designed by our Director of Conservation, can be downloaded here.
Wicked Sing-along!
Join the Valente Branch to sing along to the film, Wicked! We will provide popcorn, candy, and beverages. Registration helpful.
OST Expansion Updates
Out-of-School Time Expansion Study provides a road map for phased afterschool expansion in Cambridge to ensure that the city's OST ecosystem can support every child in Cambridge who wants or needs an afterschool seat. This webpage provides updates on the process.
Pi Day Pie Potluck (Valente)
Join us to celebrate Pi day by eating lots of pie! You are welcome to bring a pie to share, but are not required to bring anything to enjoy the potluck. All types of pie are welcome.
Registration Helpful.
[CANCELLED] CPL Nature Club: Fresh Pond Nature Walk (Collins)
UPDATE 7/28/26: Due to forecasted heavy rain, this walk has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms! No two weeks are the same in nature, and Amanda will share her insights about what's growing, changing, and blooming in the neighborhood. This walk is not on a paved path. We will walk on uneven terrain, down hills, and over roots.
The meeting location for this walk will be at the Fresh Pond Ranger Station at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway. Temporary parking passes can be provided on request.
Registration is required. This event can only accommodate a certain number of participants. One registration is good for one person. If you do not register, you cannot participate. Those on the waitlist will be contacted if a space becomes available.