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Serger Training (Main)

Saturday, November 14 @ 9:30 AM
Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer? This class will cover serger machine setup, threading a serger, and identifying correct tension settings with different types of fabric. You will learn about ways to use our Elna Extend 864 Air serger to take your sewing skills to the next level by producing special finishing styles, hemming, trimming and assembling your garments. Up to two patrons can register for this class. This class is designed for patrons who have prior experience using a sewing machine to complete many types of fiber arts projects. If you are new to machine sewing, we recommend you take our Sewing 101 workshop before using our serger. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. Please arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be able to join the class.
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Arabic Story Time (Main)

Saturday, November 14 @ 11:00 AM
The Library is pleased to be working with dedicated community members to offer a special story time in Arabic! This program which will be conducted primarily in Arabic with the intention of helping young Arabic language learners to improve their skills. This program is suitable for children up to age 7. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
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Features

  • Accessible entrance
  • After-hours book return
  • Book Groups
  • Community art display
  • Computers, printing and scanning
  • Large print collection
  • Meeting rooms 
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking (paid)
  • Story times and sing-alongs
  • Study rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • World language collections: Arabic, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole (adult), Korean, Spanish

About

Located in Mid-Cambridge, the Main Library consists of two wings. The historic stone Richardsonian building, designed by Van Brunt and Howe, opened in 1889. The new glass addition, designed by William Rawn Associates, opened in 2009. At that time, the original stone building was renovated by Ann Beha and Associates. The Main Library is silver LEED certified and has won numerous awards, including the 2010 Harleston Parker Medal from the Boston Society of Architects.

Directory

  • Third Floor: Children’s Room, Curious George Room, Margret & H. A. Rey Room
  • Second Floor: Administration, Cambridge History Room, Nonfiction, Research, Study Room, Travel Guides, World Languages
  • First Floor/Mezzanine: Audiobooks, Fuller Room, Large Print, Learning Lab, Movies, Music, Mysteries, Reading Room, Rindge Room, Science Fiction, Tech Bar, Teen Room
  • Ground Floor: Checkout & Returns, Library Cards, Magazines & Newspapers, New Books, Rossi Room
  • Lower Level 1: Fiction, Graphic Novels, Romances, The Hive
  • Lower Level 2: Community Room, Lecture Hall

Plan Your Visit

  • Transit directions
  • Underground parking lot is available during library hours. Enter from Broadway. Parking costs 25 cents for every 12 minutes, Monday-Saturday, and is free on Sundays. Pay with quarters or credit card (Mastercard or Visa).

  • Bluebikes share on Broadway (entrance to Joan Lorentz Park between the Library and CRLS)

 

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