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9:00 AM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-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.
July 5 - August 5, weekdays from 9:15am-3:30pm at the Main Library
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Program.
The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.
10:30 AM
Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Come join the Men’s Group for our July 19th gathering. Light refreshments will be served.
This in-person event with take place at The Cambridge Senior Center in our 2nd floor Kitchen Classroom.
10:30 AM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. This program will be held in the backyard of the Collins Branch Library. In the event of inclement weather, the program will move indoors. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.
11:00 AM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.
This program will be held in the reading garden on the Berkshire Street side of the Valente Branch. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors, where seating is limited. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.
11:00 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 an intermediate level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
11:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Music. Movement. Story. Join your librarians outside for 20 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.
12:00 PM
Hoyt Field, Gilmore Street, Cambridge
Book Bike visits 5 parks in the summer to distribute free books to Cambridge children of all ages, in conjunction with DHSP's Summer Food program.
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 an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:30 PM
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. The Zoom link will be sent out an hour before the workshop starts.
Before taking in-person workshops in The Hive, all makers must bring signed copies of The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.
2:00 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Let's decorate the O'Connell Reading Garden with colorful chalk art! We’ll provide the chalk, you bring the creativity! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
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 an advanced level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
3:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
4:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for twenty to twenty-five minutes of stories and songs for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers.
This program will be held in the reading garden on the Berkshire Street side of the Valente Branch. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors, where seating is limited. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Recommended for children ages 3-5.
This program can accommodate 45 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.
5:00 PM
ZOOM
Attend this meeting to learn more about the City's new Disparity Study
6:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn how to create objects in digital space and fabricate those creations using our Sindoh 3D printers in this 2 part series.
Before taking this workshop:
Complete Hive Safety Training
Create a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com
In part 1 of this course, you will get hands-on experience running the 3D printer, and gain fundamental 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad. In part 2, you will create your own customized designs, and practice setting up your own 3D print construction.
Note: This is a badging course for 3D printing. Signing up for part 1 of this series registers you to participate in part 2 the next day. You will be badged at the end of the part 2 workshop.
Create a Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com prior to arriving. Parents may need to assist users under the age of 18 to create an account prior to arriving.
View The Hive's workshop schedule here.
6:00 PM
Danehy Park
Enjoy free live music at this family-friendly outdoor music event.
6:00 PM
Online,
Cambridge Arts Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting - CANCELLED
6:30 PM
Learn about a free program that helps adults go to college.
6:30 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
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Bring your project and enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.
6:30 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
July selection: The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes
Reading Interests: We read mostly contemporary Fiction and Non-Fiction, with forays into older works and classics. Past selections include: Circe by Madeline Miller, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Autobiography of Malcom X, as told to Alex Haley, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, Nala's World by Dean Nicholson, and Dancing in the Mosque by Homeira Qaderi.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Visit during open hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy. O'Connell Branch Hours
How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as a digital audio and e-book through Libby and Overdrive.
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the O'Connell Branch. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
How to register: You can register for the virtual meeting prior to 6:30 Tuesday, June 21st by clicking on the Begin Registration link below. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
For more information contact Ingrid Nowak at inowak@cambridgema.gov.
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