City Calendar

Great Books Book Group (Virtual)

Online,

January 11th selection: Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence Reading Interests: We concentrate on Great Books in the following areas: a long novel over the summer, two sections of poetry and short stories, a book of the Bible, a Shakespeare play, an ancient and modern drama, a work of science, a smaller work of fiction, an even smaller work of fiction, and a rotating mix of politics, philosophy, and religion. Authors read in the past five years include Dickens, Keats and Yeats, O'Connor and Munro, Ecclesiastes, Sophocles and August Wilson, Darwin, Austen, Duras, The Federalist Papers, and Arendt. How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the Main Library. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during current service hours and a staff member can help you get a copy. How to register: Registration is required. Click the registration link below to register. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. For more information, contact Drew Griffin (dgriffin@cambridgema.gov)

Jumpstart Your Financial Future: Managing Credit (Virtual)

Online,

Jumpstart Your Financial Future with this series of four workshops presented by the Babson Financial Literacy Project, a not-for-profit program designed by Babson College finance professors to help young adults acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for long-term financial prosperity and independence. Session 1) Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Credit | Tuesday, January 11, 7-8 p.m. Credit cards offer convenience and can be a huge help to building a credit profile, but they can also be a source of misuse. This workshop provides insights on how to manage credit cards, their hidden costs and tips to avoid credit card traps. Learn about credit reports and credit scores and what steps you can take to improve your financial standing. This is a virtual event. Registration is required for each session. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one hour before the beginning of the program. Registrants who participate in all four sessions will receive a certificate at the end of the series. Session 2) Managing Your Money to Build Your Best Life | Tuesday, February 8, 7-8 p.m. Session 3) Decisions! Decisions! | Tuesday, March 8, 7-8 p.m. Session 4) Protecting You and Your Assets | Tuesday, April 12, 7-8 p.m.

Hive Safety Training (Virtual)

Online,

In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registration is required. Before taking in-person workshops in The Hive, all makers must bring signed copies of The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.

Election Commission

Online,

Special State Election

Recycling Advisory Committee Meeting

Monthly meeting of the RAC.

Port Infrastructure Working Group Meeting

Monthly meeting of The Port Infrastructure Working Group

New! Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Programs: Information Sessions

Learn about free CNA Training Programs! One program serves English language learners, and the other serves Cambridge residents.

CANCELED Outdoor Story Time (Central Square)

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

Join us for a half-hour of stories in the plaza outside the Central Square Branch Library, Franklin Street side, weather permitting. For ages birth-5 with caregivers. Following the City of Cambridge's guidance on public gatherings, all Outdoor Story Time attendees over the age of two must wear a mask and physically distance.

High Beginner ESOL Class (Virtual)

Online,

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a high beginner level. No testing is needed, but registration is required. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

CANCELED: Outdoor Songs and Stories (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 15 minutes of fun! Children of all ages and their grown-ups. This program will be held in Joan Lorentz Park on the lawn outside the Main Library. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. Following the City of Cambridge's guidance on public gatherings, all Outdoor Songs and Stories attendees over the age of two must wear a mask and physically distance.

Boudreau Branch Book Group (Virtual)

Online,

January book selection: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig. This book group will meet virtually and in person. Please register below. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. How to get the print book or book on CD: Copies of the print book and book on CD will be set aside at the O'Neill Branch Library (70 Rindge Ave; current hours). How to get the e-book: This month’s book is available as an audiobook and e-book through Overdrive. For more information, call 617-349-4023 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.

Graphic Design with Google Drawings (Virtual)

Online,

Interested in graphic design? Learn the fundamentals of using Google Drawings to design and edit your own distinctive images. Google Drawings is a free web-based application. Basic computer skills and a free Gmail account are necessary for this course. Registration is required. This course is open to all audiences. You do not need to take Hive Safety Training before attending this virtual workshop. Zoom link will be sent to registrants one hour before the program begins.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

Bicycle Committee Meeting

Online

Regular Meeting of the Bicycle Committee.

Committee on Public Planting

Monthly meeting of the Committee on Public Planting