Cambridge Public Library District

09/07/2026

⏰️📣 Adult Craft Night Reminder! 📣⏰️

This Thursday, September 10th at 6pm

Spots are limited, so if you signed up, we'll see you there! 🖌✂️

Can't make it after all? Please let us know so we can fill your spot from our waitlist!✨️

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

09/07/2026

09/01/2026

🌞 Summer's not quite over yet! 🌞

There's still plenty of time to get outside, soak up the sunshine, and make the most of the long weekend!

Before you head out, stop by the library and check out our Library of Things! 📚✨️

We have sports equipment ready to borrow, including:

🏀 Basketballs
🏈 Footballs
🏐 Volleyball
🥒 Pickleball set
🥏 Disc golf set
🌽 Bags for corn hole

Why buy it when you can borrow it from the library? 🙌

Get outside! Have some fun! Make the most of these last days of summer! 🌳🌞

08/27/2026

Feeling crafty? 🎨🧶 Thinking about picking up a new hobby? ✨️

Don't buy it - borrow it! 📚🙌

Our Library of Things has more than just books! Check out our supplies, including knitting, crochet, cookie press, sewing, hot glue guns, and even an engraving pen! 🧵🪡

Whether you're trying something new or finally tackling that project you've been putting off, we may have just what you need!

💡Try it. Make it. Create it. Borrow it from the library!

Stop in and see what's waiting for you! 💕

08/26/2026

📚💗 Celebrating Dolly Parton & her incredible gift of reading! 💗📚

Dolly Parton has spent decades inspiring children, families, and communities through her love of books and the belief that every child deserves the chance to dream big. ✨️

For 31 years, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted books to children around the world. To date, that incredible program has gifted 332,441,218 books - and counting! 📚🎉

Through the Imagination Library, children from birth to age 5 can receive one FREE, carefully selected book every month, delivered right to their home. 🏡📬❤️

What a beautiful legacy - helping children discover the joy of reading, build their own home libraries, and imagine a world full of possibilities! 🌈📖

Thank you, Dolly, for giving so many children the gift of imagination, one book at a time. 💕📚

08/24/2026

📚✨️ WE'RE HIRING! ✨️📚

Are you a high school student looking for a part-time job? We'd love to have you join our library team! 💙

📖 High School Page - Part Time
⏰️ 2 afternoons/week (4-7 PM)
🗓 2 Saturdays/month (10 AM - 2 PM)
🌟 Earned time off

If you love books, enjoy helping others, and want to gain some great work experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

📝 Stop by the Cambridge Library District front desk to pick up an application and apply today!

Tag a high schooler who might be interested! 👇😊

08/21/2026

🛠 Got a project on your weekend to-do list?

Don't make an extra trip to the store just because you're missing ONE tool! 👀

Before you buy it, check out or Library of Things! 📚✨️ We have tools and equipment available to check out, so you can tackle those projects without spending money on something you may only need once.

🔩 Drill kit? ✔️
🛠 Tool kit? ✔️
🔍 Stud finder? ✔️
📈 Radon detector? ✔️
✍️ Engraving pen? ✔️..and more!

Save yourself a trip. Save yourself some money. Check the Cambridge Public Library first! 😉

08/20/2026

🍁 Adult Craft Night at the Library! 🍂
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH @ 6:00PM

Join us for a fun night of creativity, laughter, and DIY projects! 💛

Come make your very own rustic Jenga block pumpkin decorations like the ones pictured! 🎃 Choose your favorite colors, add your own creative touches, and leave with a handmade decoration to enjoy all season long.

👨‍🎨 No crafting experience needed - just bring your creativity and have some fun! 🙌

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Call (309) 936-2233 or stop in to get registered.

08/19/2026

✨️NEW in our Library of Things!✨️

Get creative with our NEW Engraving Pen! 🔥✍️

Personalize wood, leather, plastic, and more with your own designs, names, and creative touches! Whether you're working on a DIY project, making a one-of-a-kind gift, or just want to try something new, this handy tool is ready to help bring your ideas to life.

📚 Check it out from the Cambridge Public Library District and get crafting!

What will you create? 🤔✨️