City Calendar

Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW! (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required. This week we will be making mini-Maypoles.

Hive Teen Hangout (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Have you checked out The Hive yet? Teens are welcome to come learn about our space and try their hand at sticker making, video recording in our studio and more. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 12-18. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

After School Stories and Crafts (Central Square)

Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. Recommended for ages 5-10. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

Free Drop-In Tutoring for Teens (Main)

Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Cambridge Public Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room of the Main Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6pm. What: Tutoring in all academic subjects Where: Teen Room, Main Library When: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5-6pm How: Just drop by! Please contact 617-349-4027 with any questions.

Sewing 101 two-week series (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Learn to use a sewing machine at the O'Neill Branch! This is a 2-week series of 2-hour classes, designed for ages 7 through adult. Ages 7-11 must participate with an adult. Ages 12 and up may participate alone or with a partner. Please only register if you will be able to attend both sessions. In this series, you will learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. We will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when problems arise. As we learn together, we’ll work on one or two simple sewing projects. Participants may use this series to become badged for the sewing machines at the Hive. If you wish to do this, please complete the Hive Safety Training before the end of the workshop series.

Election Commission

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Evening Family Story Time (Collins)

Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

We invite young children, older siblings and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.

Sewing Circle

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community. Participants must register but may drop-in any time during the program. This program is designed for patrons who know the basics of how to use our Janome sewing machines.

The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

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The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority

LGBTQ+ Housing Focus Group

Miller Rivers Apartments Community Room 15 Lambert Street, Cambridge, MA 02141

Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community in public housing or do you use a Section 8 voucher? Are you interested in joining a Focus Group to discuss ideas about LGBTQ+-Friendly Housing in Cambridge?

Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee

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Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee

Wednesday Word Puzzles (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Drop in to try some fun puzzles every week: word searches, riddles, and variety crosswords! You can come alone or bring a grownup. Recommended for ages 11 and up. No registration required. Email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov for more details.

Zumba Gold

Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

Easy to learn and fun to dance. This class will teach you the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done.

Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

Grandet An Aksion (Haitian Seniors in Action)

Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

The Haitian Elder Group meets weekly and offers a space for conversation and to gather with friends.