City Calendar

Saturday

April 13

• 9:15 AM

  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

• 10:00 AM

  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.

• 12:00 PM

  Play, explore, learn!

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Play with the new STEAM Kits you can now check at the Library. Kits are designed with hands-on exploration in mind and range in topics including engineering, coding, circuitry, birdwatching, robotics, and more.

• 12:00 PM

  STEAM Petting Zoo

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Get a hands-on sneak preview of the new technologies coming to the new library makerspace and multimedia creation studios this fall. Virtual reality, 3D technology, and more! Please note that some experiences are limited to ages 13+ and require written release form.

• 1:00 PM

  CozyClub Mini-Con

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

  Porter Square Books, the Cambridge Public Library, and Kensington Publishing invite you to a fun-filled afternoon talking about cozy mysteries! Come meet award-winning authors, get autographed books, and learn more about the cozy mystery genre while enjoying light music, fun swag, snacks, and trivia prizes. MC’ed by Sherry Harris, President of the Sisters in Crime National Board and author of the Sarah Winston Garage Sale Mystery series. Kensington CozyClub Mini-Cons are a series of annual, regional mini-conventions across the U.S. catering to cozy mysteries and the people who love them. To learn more about Kensington’s cozy mystery program including events and upcoming releases, please visit www.KensingtonCozies.com.

• 1:00 PM

  Science Carnival

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

  Launch rockets, operate a robot, make liquid nitrogen ice cream, hold a human brain and much, much more! The Science Carnival and Robot Zoo is an annual celebration with over 100 groups offering cool, hands-on activities, taking place in and around the Cambridge Public Library, War Memorial, Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School and Joan Lorentz Park.