City Calendar

Death Café

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

On Thursday, April 4th, please join other adults for the Cambridge Public Library's first Death Café - an evening of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death. While not a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Café seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject. Come with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with other like-minded individuals. Please join us at 6:30 pm for socializing and refreshments, followed by a prompt event start at 7:00 pm. Led by experienced Death Café facilitator, Andover, MA resident, Richard Davis. Seating is limited, please register by clicking "Register for this event" below.

Intermediate ESOL

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

English class for the non-native speaker: this class focuses on speaking. Students will practice public speaking and will work on developing clear speech. For ages 16 and up. On-going. No registration is necessary. Contact: Maria Balestrieri, mbalestrieri@cambridgema.gov

New England General Stores with Author Ted Reinstein

Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join author Ted Reinstein as he discusses his book New England’s General Stores: Exploring an American Classic. Reinstein shares the rich and colorful history of this iconic institution, how they figured in the rise of early American commerce, why they began to fade, and why -- like another New England icon, the diner -- they have begun to come back and even be re-invented and re-imagined for a new era. Told with anecdotes from a variety of local landmark stores across the region, the presentation is accompanied by the award-winning photography of Art Donahue.

Beginner ESOL (Central Square)

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

Beginner ESOL (Central Square)

Senior Art of Dance Class

Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

Seniors join us for a special limited Art of Dance class.

HLS Tax Help

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

Tax Assistance for 2019 will run from February 4 through April 13 in the Main Library's Community Room on Fridays 12 - 4:30pm, Saturdays 10am - 3pm, and Mondays from 5pm - 7:30pm. There will be no tax help on February 18 (Presidents' Day) or March 16, 18, 22, or 23 due to Harvard's Spring Break. This program is available to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speaking taxpayers. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out on a first-come first-served basis on the day of the program when the Main Library opens. To get your taxes done you MUST bring: Your social security card or other government issued ID showing your social security number (a W-2 is not sufficient) Government issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) Social security cards for all dependents (and spouse if filling a joint return) Any tax forms you have received (W-2, 1099-HC, etc.) TaxHelp is an all volunteer group from Harvard Law School. The program is extremely popular every year and, while Tax Help tries to accommodate everyone, service is not guaranteed. Here is a list of other VITA sites in the area.

Senior Whist Group

North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass. Ave,, Cambridge, MA 02140

Seniors, there is a weekly Friday whist game at the North Cambridge Senior Center.

Songs & Stories in Spanish/Cuentos y Canciones en Espanol (O'Connell)

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

Sing and dance to your favorite kids songs, in Spanish! No language knowledge necessary. Just bring your desire to have fun!

Coding Club (O'Neill)

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

Whether you are a complete beginner, or an advanced coder, kids ages 8-14 can drop in to play around on various coding platforms, and build essential computer programming skills!

Household Hazardous Waste Day

Volpe Transportation Center - 125 Munroe St

Household Hazardous Waste Day