Every Wednesday at 11:00 AM, Mother Goose on the Loose delights toddlers and their caregivers with an engaging mix of stories, rhymes, songs, and movement. It’s a fun and educational way to introduce little ones to early literacy and social interaction. On Wednesday, May 21, stick around after storytime—at 11:30 AM, Reid Health will be on-site with a special table offering children’s health and safety information, along with snacks for families. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, play, and connect!

 

​The Senior Center Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 28 at 1:00 PM to read Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, a heartwarming and imaginative debut novel about unlikely connections and second chances. The story follows Tova, a lonely widow who finds comfort and purpose working the night shift at an aquarium—where she forms a surprising friendship with a giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus. With wit, charm, and emotional resonance, this novel explores grief, healing, and the beauty of unexpected friendships.

 

Join us on Tuesday, May 27 at 6:30 PM as the Evening Book Club discusses One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole, a gripping psychological thriller filled with suspense and secrets. When a woman with a complicated past finds herself trapped in a remote location with no memory of how she got there, the mystery deepens—and so does the danger. As the story unfolds, buried truths and chilling revelations come to light in this tense, twisty tale of survival and identity. New members are always welcome! Call 765-478-3335 or stop by the library to reserve your copy today.

 

​Adventure awaits at the Gamers’ Guild, where players dive into exciting rounds of Dungeons & Dragons, followed by some casual fun on the Nintendo Switch. It’s a great way to explore creativity, teamwork, and strategy in a relaxed and welcoming setting. In May, the group will meet on Mondays, May 5, 12, and 19. Please note there will be no meeting on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, all are welcome to join the quest!

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An important piece of our Cambridge City culture and history heads to Washington this summer. The Smithsonian American Art Museum sent a letter announcing an exhibition entitled “The State Fair” to mark the occasion of the United States semiquincentennial in 2026 at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery. Renwick Gallery curators requested the loan of Mary Frances Overbeck’s vase with deer, ca 1939. This vase is one of the entries that won Mary Frances Overbeck eighteen “First Premium” blue ribbons from 1938 – 1941 at Indiana State Fairs. “These works are pivotal to the exhibition because they are significant examples of ceramics made by a woman for a state fair competition,” wrote Stephanie Stebich of the Smithsonian. “They tell the story of Mary Frances Overbeck and her extraordinary success in pottery with her sisters. They would be included in a gallery to highlight Overbeck’s importance in American ceramics history and also her influence at the Indiana State Fair,” Stebich explained. Mary Frances Overbeck’s vase with will be on display at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery from August 22, 2025 through September 7, 2026, and then will return to the Overbeck Museum at our library. This lovely vase was a gift to the library by Arthur and Kathleen Postle. You can visit our wonderful Overbeck pottery and fine art collection at the library and wish the vase with deer safe travels!​