The Open Book: The Blog of the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library: Behind the Scenes Success

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Behind the Scenes Success

Thanks to the 30 enthusiastic Friends who joined the first-ever behind the scenes tour at the Main Library last weekend! It was a fun event, and we all learned something new and interesting about our library.

Participants got a peek into the operational side of the library, which keeps our Cambridge library system running smoothly every day. With over 1.5 million checkouts and 2,500 programs for 85,000 participants just last fiscal year, it takes an impressive bunch of librarians and staff behind the scenes. Thanks also to Petsi Pies for energizing the tour with coffee and scones!

The behind-the-scenes event was such a hit, we hope to do it again next year!

If any of our blog readers joined the tour, leave a comment and tell us what your favorite part of the program was.

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Upcoming CPL Events

9/3/14 - Dr. James Collins explains the physical mechanisms of balance that most of us take for granted; 6:30pm, Main Library Lecture Hall

9/10/14 - Meet Lorenz J. Finison, author of Boston's Cycling Craze, 1880-1900, A Story of Race, Sport, and Society: How Cyclists of All Backgrounds made Boston a Hub of Nineteenth-century Bicycling; 6:30pm, Main Library Lecture Hall

9/15/14 - Join leading children's literature historian Leonard Marcus on the evening of Robert McCloskey's 100th birthday to explore the art of the picture book and the fascinating legacy of the beloved children's author and illustrator; 7pm, Main Library Children's Room

9/18/14 - The Fierce Reads Tour returns to the Teen Room. Meet authors Ann Aguirre (Mortal Danger), Caragh O'Brien (The Vault of Dreamers), and Marie Rutkoski (The Winner's Curse); 7pm, Main Library Teen Room

9/20/14 - Happy Birthday Curious George! Celebrate Curious George's birthday with stories, songs, and crafts. Plus meet Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat! 11am-1:30pm, Main Library

About The Friends of the Cambridge Public Library!

We are a group of dedicated volunteers who love books, learning, and all things related to our outstanding Cambridge public library system.

As "Friends of the Cambridge Public Library", our purpose is to promote an informed interest in library resources and programs, and to raise funds for the expansion and improvement of services and facilities throughout the public library system.

You can help us! We are always seeking volunteers, financial gifts, and in-kind contributions. For more information on how you can become more involved in our organization, please click here.

About The Cambridge Public Library

The Cambridge Public Library and its six branches serve as a doorway to opportunity, self-development and recreation for all its residents, and as a forum where they may share ideas, cultures and resources among themselves and with people around the globe. The free availability of information, the lively interaction of people, and the open exchange of ideas animate and extend the democratic mission of the library.

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