March 19, 2024

The history of local libraries: An evolution from copy to code

BY RILEY LINSEMAN Sandra Sydor has been working at Cambridge’s Idea Exchange for 15 years. During that time, she’s seen major changes, including going from physical copies to digital data. As a result, they are drawing more people to their services than ever before. “Libraries have transformed from a location that houses books to a more digital space for reading, art and discovery,” said Sydor. Idea Exchange, formerly the Cambridge … Continued

Library’s fundraiser fun for all

BY BRANDY FULTON As the Cambridge clock tower struck eight, the library had a line up out the door on March 4. However, the people entering were not coming to study for midterms or check out a movie. Instead they were enjoying the music played by DJs on all three floors and dances breaking out everywhere you turned. This was no normal night for the Idea Exchange. The first Excess … Continued

Meditation increases mindfulness

BY SHAFAQ PARWEZ A group of 10 women listen attentively and take notes as their instructor delivers a lesson on meditation. Each one of them agrees that he has a soothing voice which makes them feel at peace. Di Tang, an architect and digital media artist by profession, has been practising the art of meditation for most of his life. In May 2015 he began teaching it with some modifications … Continued

Taco ’bout community

By Cassidy Foulds The Idea Exchange’s Queen’s Square branch in Cambridge dished out a little bit of traditional community love along with a serving of tacos. On Nov. 25, the Taco Stand Project was set up at the branch to kick off an exhibition that prompts and promotes social and economic interaction. The project was developed in conjunction with an exhibition called With Mexico, From Love. The project runs until Feb. … Continued