CPL Nature Club: Fairy Walk at Bergin Park (O'Neill)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a magical walk through nature. We will look for signs of fairies and build fairy houses.
We will meet at Gerard Bergin Park (Haskell & Pemberton Streets), a short walk from the O'Neill Branch.
In case of bad weather, this program will happen indoors at the O'Neill Branch.
Creative Patching
Creative Patching will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about tools and materials for patching, and how to combine fabric patches with simple hand embroidery stitches to create eye-catching visible mends. Leave class with a sampler of techniques that you can refer back to when tackling your own mends at home. Suitable for beginners with little or no sewing experience.
The Cambridge Life - Spring 2025
Living in Cambridge comes with more than just access to top-tier education, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant culture. The City of Cambridge offers a robust selection of free and discounted programs designed to support residents’ financial, educational, environmental, and recreational needs. Whether you're a student, older adult, renter, or homeowner, there's likely a program available to help improve your well-being and quality of life. This latest issue of The Cambridge Life provides an overview of some valuable offerings residents new to the City to lifelong Cantabrigians should know about.
Google Calendar Basics (Main)
Google Calendar can help you stay organized. Learn how to schedule meetings, create tasks, and manage events with Google Calendar.
A Google (Gmail) account is required for the class. Please remember your email address and password, you will need them to sign in and practice during the class.
Laptops will be provided for the class.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Romance Book Group (Main)
This month's book: Reforged by Seth Haddon
Audience: Teens and Adults. If you read romance (or want to start), this group is for you!
Reading Interests: This group will explore the burgeoning genre of contemporary romance. Example selections include: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Q&A Desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy.
How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through Hoopla.
We'll meet in the Teen Room on the first floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.
Romance Book Group (Main)
This month's book: Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore
Audience: Teens and Adults. If you read romance (or want to start), this group is for you!
Reading Interests: This group will explore the burgeoning genre of contemporary romance. Example selections include: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Q&A Desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy.
How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book through Libby.
We'll meet in the Teen Room on the first floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.
Mass Ave Planning Study Community Meeting - Plan Recommendations
The planning team will share recommendations developed with the community over the course of the sixteen-month planning process that will help to Make Mass Ave more beautiful, produce more housing , provide more neighborhood amenities, support small businesses, and improve sidewalks and walkability
Estate Planning for All (Virtual)
The Cambridge Public Library and Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School are excited to offer Estate Planning for All. Estate plans can help you prepare for unexpected changes, offer a sense of security in uncertain times, and ensure that your wishes will be carried out if you become ill, incapacitated, or die unexpectedly. Everyone—regardless of background or financial situation—can have an estate plan.
We will discuss:
Financial issues during our lifetimes: power of attorney, homestead declaration, and trusts
Health and medical issues: health care proxy, medical directives, and HIPAA authorization
Preparing for death: wills and declaration as to remains
Estate planning issues specific to veterans and individuals with disabilities will also be discussed.
This webinar will be presented on Zoom. Registrants may phone in if preferred. Zoom information will be sent to registrants before the session.
Questions? Contact Brynne at bquinlan@CambridgeMA.gov or call 617-349-4041.
Queer Zine Making (Valente)
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn what exactly a zine is and what it has to do with queer and trans liberation. Then, you will learn how to make your very own, very queer zine!
To get some context, we will take a brief look at the history of queer and trans zines, as well as the present-day zine scene. Then you will learn how to fold one sheet of paper into an eight page zine that is easy to make copies of for distribution. We'll also explore and brainstorm various ways that you can get your zine to the people in the world who are interested in reading, viewing, studying, and/or adoring it (these people exist!).
Registration required.
Mobile Pet Care
Improve access to veterinary care for residents with financial or mobility challenges. This proposal will provide free check-ups, vaccine clinics, grooming, dental care, and other services to pets of residents in need.