City Calendar

Community Preservation Act Public Hearing on Project Recommendations on Housing, Open Space, and Historic Preservation

City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

The Community Preservation Act (CPA) was created by a state law (MGL Chapter 44B) to help cities and towns preserve the character of their community. In 2001, Cambridge residents voted to adopt the CPA which allowed a 3% surcharge on Property Tax bills to fund affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation projects.

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

Mindfulness Book Group

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

June Read: Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead by Brené Brown Join us once a month for a mindfulness based book discussion. Be prepared for snacks, stimulating conversation and maybe even a guided meditation. Please pick up a copy of the Mindfulness Book Group title at the Main Library Q&A Desk.

Summer Reading: Backyard Fridays (Collins)

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

Drop by for outdoor fun featuring bubbles, chalk, jump ropes and more (weather permitting). All ages.

Beginner ESOL (Central Square)

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

Beginner ESOL (Central Square)

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!

Beginner ESOL

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

English class for the non-native speaker. 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

Center for Families Family Fun Day

Andrew Peabody School, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Join other Cambridge families for a fun filled morning of games, water play, face painting, arts and crafts and more, for young children.