The Open Book: The Blog of the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library: Cambridge READS Announces 2014 Title

Monday, June 23, 2014

Cambridge READS Announces 2014 Title

If you've been looking for a special summer read you won't soon forget, consider the just-announced 2014 Cambridge READS selection: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

With support from the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge READS is an annual city-wide book club to promote the love of reading and connections within the Cambridge community. Mark your calendars for the Cambridge READS author event and discussion on October 14, 2014 and watch here for more details coming this summer.

And just for fun, check out this archive blog post featuring author Junot Diaz speaking about the importance of libraries during a visit to the Cambridge Public Library last year.

There are always great things happening at the library! For more information about how you can get involved with the Friends to help support our Cambridge libraries and exciting programs like Cambridge READS, click here.

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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

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