Secret Garden Tour

Sunday, June 3, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Gardens Across Cambridge

The Secret Gardens of Cambridge is a signature event of the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library. Ticket holders may take this special self-guided tour, featuring 40+ local gardens.

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Friends members receive a $5 discount on tickets when purchased online. Click here to buy tickets online.

Women City Councillors Elected in Cambridge

Wednesday, May 23, 6:30 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall

A panel discussion on local issues and the importance of women in leadership positions in Cambridge, featuring Councillors Mallon, Siddiqui, Simmons and Vice Mayor Devereux who currently serve on the Cambridge City Council. Pizza will be served. Register for childcare here.

Youth Panel on Gun Violence

Tuesday, May 29, 6:30 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall

Join student leaders from Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Somerville HS and the Cambridge Community Charter School in a panel discussion on gun violence. Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS in Parkland, FL will participate. The event is in partnership with the Office of Mayor Marc McGovern and Cambridge Youth Programs.

Lynda.com

The Cambridge Public Library is pleased to offer access to Lynda.com! Cambridge Residents with a valid library card now have access to over 5700 comprehensive online courses in business, technology, and creative skills!

It's easy to get started today! Go to camb.ma/lyndacpl, create an account, and get started learning!

Kanopy

Cambridge Residents with a valid library card now have access to Kanopy! Kanopy is a video streaming service of more than 30,000 award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases, including The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Sundance and Oscar winning films.

Visit cambridgema.kanopystreaming.com to create your free account.

Today

Color images from the 1950s by Martin Karplus
May 19
ECRC: Media and Your Child's Growing Brain
9:00 AM, May 19
Beginner ESOL
9:15 AM, May 19
Movies for Littles
11:30 AM, May 19
Storyteller Tony Toledo
2:00 PM, May 19

Event Calendar

What's Happening

Teen Panel on Gun Violence
The Main Library is honored to host a “Youth Panel on Gun Violence” on the evening of Tuesday, May 29.
Conversation Cafes to begin at Central Square and O'Neill Branches in May
Conversation Cafes for the Spanish and Ethiopian communities will meet once a month in partnership with the Community Engagement Team.
Stories Rock! Tell Us Yours.
The Cambridge Public Library is full of stories. Add to Cambridge history by telling us yours.
Girls Who Code now has their own website
Check it out!
All Library Locations will close
on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day

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Secret Garden Tour

Women City Councillors Elected in Cambridge

Youth Panel on Gun Violence

Lynda.com

Kanopy

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