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9:30 AM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Learning Spanish can be a rewarding and joyous journey! This class is about building connections, nurturing curiosity, and celebrating the lifelong adventure of learning together.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
10:00 AM
Flamenco Dance class teaches the various rhythms of different Palos (genre) of flamenco. Learn coordination of footwork, body, arms, and fingers movements. Welcome and enjoy the flamenco experience.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Due to the popularity of Sifu Diaz's classes, we expect participants to attend all sessions and participation in this program will be decided by lottery. The Intermediate Level is intended for those who have practice with Mynor previously in the Wu style.
Join us in this twelve-week Tai Chi Paradigm practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine.
This is an in-person event at the Main Library.
To enter the lottery, please register for the waitlist below. This waitlist will constitute the pool from which 15 names will be drawn randomly.
Registration will open Wednesday, July 22 at 9 am and close Wednesday, August 12 at 5PM. Participants selected will be notified on Friday, August 14.
Priority will be given to those who were not selected for the spring program.
Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
11:00 AM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters
Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend, cross stitch and more. All crafts are welcome!
11:00 AM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us to sing and move together. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 130 people. 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
12:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
November Title: The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours).
How to get the e-book: This month’s book is available as an e-book and audiobook through Libby.
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
1:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice. This conversation group is for those with an intermediate or high level of English language skill. No testing is required.
For more information on other ESOL classes, please call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Take a break from your studies and join us for lunch! Free food will be provided while supplies last. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons aged 11-18. No registration required.
1:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Looking for assistance creating a resume or looking for jobs? Join us at the Central Square Branch Library (45 Pearl St.) for assistance with resumes, job hunting, and online applications. Support will be available from 1-3 p.m. No registration is required.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. If you have not completed the training, you will be removed from the class—even if you plan to take it later. To take Safety Training, come to The Hive during Open Shop to watch a ten-minute video or take a Safety Training class. Check hours on our calendar: [link].
Please arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be able to join the class.
1:00 PM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
Staff will be available to answer common questions about your wireless devices, laptops, and applications such as Zoom and Facebook.
2:00 PM
Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
The Cambridge Department of Transportation (CDOT) will host a drop-in information session at the Cambridge Senior Center on Wednesday, November 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to help residents understand upcoming changes to the 2027 Resident Parking Permit program.
2:30 PM
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 create constellation art!
2:30 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
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.
3:00 PM
City Hall Annex, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge Social Housing Task Force Meeting
3:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
3:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
During Open Shop, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Additionally, individuals are welcome to drop in to work on their projects independently. The Hive staff will assist with questions as they are able!
New makers are also welcome to come in during open shop for a 10min drop in video safety training!
Tool Reservations for this date will open two weeks prior from this date.
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
If you read that title, and thought to yourself, "HUH?!", you are probably not alone! This phrase is written in Haitian-Creole, which when translated into English means "let's learn to speak Creole (Haitian-Creole)".
If you would like to chat it up and learn some phrases with other folks, please join us at the Central Square Branch for an evening of low-effort, but enriching conversational group.
This event isn't a language learning group, but a conversational hour-long session.
Questions? Contact Daryl at dcabrol@cambridgema.gov
4:00 PM
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. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.
4:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Come talk about a different series each week, and get crafty with it! Make a button or bookmark, or draw your favorite characters. Recommended for ages 5-8. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Our November series is Dragon Masters by Tracey West.
4:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Young people are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Ever been to an amusement park and wondered how it all works? Let's make and decorate our own smaller versions with swinging beads that spin and fly, then we will read stories about engineers. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a caregiver, tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program.
5:00 PM
Main Library, 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 Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration required. Stop by the Teen Room or call 617-349-4027 to learn more.
5:00 PM
Cambridge KiOSK, 0 Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA
Radical Collage Collective is a FREE space for everyone. We are excited to continue offering collaging sessions at the KiOSK on Wednesdays in November!
5:30 PM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.
5:30 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.
5:45 PM
Graham & Parks School
44 Linnaean St
Cambridge, MA 02131
Graham & Parks School Council
6:00 PM
Lesley University Hall Room 3-094
1815 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02140
Just A Start (JAS) is hosting an AHO community meeting on November 18, 2026 at 6 p.m. to discuss their proposed affordable housing development on 1826 & 1840 Massachusetts Avenue.
Interested participants may attend this meeting either in-person or online via Zoom, and can register to attend the meeting with this link.
In-person: Lesley University Hall, Room 3-094, 1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140
Online: via Zoom. Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information, please visit https://www.justastart.org/1826-1840-massachusetts-avenue/.
6:00 PM
Explore Cambridge open data and learn how to analyze and visualize it, including with AI tools. Free one-hour Teams workshop, followed by optional Q&A.
6:00 PM
CRLS Career and College Resource Center (CCRC)
Cambridge Rindge Latin School Council
6:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice. This conversation group is for those with an intermediate or high level of English language skill. No testing is required.
For more information on other ESOL classes, please call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
6:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Twice a month, kids of all ages are invited to come to Pokemon Club at the O'Neill branch! Each biweekly drop-in event will feature a different Pokemon-themed craft or activity, along with opportunities to play the card game or trade with fellow Pokemon fans.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for Sacred Songs and Rituals in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, featuring Thea Hopkins, Asa Peters, and Jim Peters. Thea Hopkins, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe, is an award‑winning songwriter known for her Red Roots Americana style. Her work has been praised internationally, performed at major venues, and recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary. Her newest album, Blossoms & Ghosts, was released in February 2026. Asa Peters and Jim Peters, members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, perform with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a collective dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Wampanoag songs, dances, and cultural practices. Registration is required to participate in this program.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Richard C. Rossi Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
This Month's Read: Hyperion, by Dan Simmons
Reading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy. An advanced reading schedule is published each summer. Example selections include: Neuromancer by William Gibson and The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch.
Requirements: A love of speculative fiction and a desire to talk about books. The group is friendly and informal.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Question and Answer desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy.
E-books and digital audiobooks are available on Libby or Hoopla.
We'll meet in the Rossi Room on the ground floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Carrie at csauder@cambridgema.gov.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In this monthly book group for readers 15-18 years old, we will read contemporary titles written for a general adult audience that have broad appeal for teens. Pizza provided. For November, we will be reading The Martian by Andy Weir. Copies available in the Teen Room.
Registration encouraged but not required. For more information, please drop by the Teen Room or contact Paul at ptrunnell@cambridgema.gov.
6:30 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join the Central Square Book Group!
This month, we're reading The Coin by Yasmin Zaher. Copies will be available for pickup at the Branch.
Questions? Contact Theresa (tmitchell@cambridgema.gov).
6:30 PM
2nd Floor Conference Room, 689 Massachusets Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Public meeting of the Peace Commission
6:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting:
VFW Mount Auburn Memorial Post 8818
688 Huron Ave
Cambridge, MA
Prior to filing the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for public review under the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), EEA No. 16967, Healthpeak OP, LLC is holding a hybrid public information session on November 18 from 6:30-8 p.m. to provide an overview of the proposed master plan project that will be presented in the FEIR.
6:30 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Want to join a book club, but don't have much time to read? Join the Short Books for Busy People Book Club at Valente! All book selections will be fewer than 250 pages, and will encompass a wide range of fiction and nonfiction selections. Print copies are available for pickup at the Valente Branch Library. Ebook and eaudio copies are available through https://minuteman.overdrive.com
The book club selection for November will be: The Vegetarian by Han Kang
6:30 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Writers of all experience levels are invited to join a casual, peer-supported writing group.
In this group, participants take turns bringing short in-progress or completed pieces of any genre. The group reads several pieces each month, sharing feedback and constructive criticism in a supportive and inclusive environment. We may practice in-class writing exercises and read samples of published writing as time allows.
Registration is required. NOTE: Registration is for this month's meeting only.
For more information, please email Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.
7:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn how to use our Sony FX6 camera to film your own videos! In this session, you'll also practice lighting for film and editing a short video using provided footage. Registration is required.
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.
After completing this training, you will be able to reserve out Multimedia Studio during Open Shop Hours.
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