City Calendar

Saturday

April 15

• 12:00 AM

  Exhibition: From Cambridge to Yerevan: 35 Years of Friendship

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  On display March 1 - April 28 The Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) was founded in 1987, in response to the Cold War, as a project of the Cambridge Peace Commission. Through its mission to foster friendship, trust and dynamic interaction between the people of Cambridge, Mass. and Yerevan, Armenia, CYSCA has built links between community members and worked towards public awareness of issues of mutual concern. CYSCA has made its mark in both communities with the implementation of numerous professional development programs, reciprocal youth exchanges, supportive assistance to schools in Armenia, and frequent participation in the Cambridge Science Festival. The exhibit in the lobby and second floor of the Main Library features artifacts, proclamations, photographs, posters, artworks and news clips reflecting on CYSCA's past 35 years with more years and projects to come.

• 9:30 AM

  Hive Safety Training

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Are you interested in using The Hive? In this workshop you will learn about our makerspace, how to utilize the resources we offer and how to keep safe in The Hive. Find out what you need to get started as a maker in The Hive here. Completion of Hive Safety Training is the entry point to making, innovating, and collaborating in this space. Makers must also sign The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.

• 11:00 AM

  Spring Bike Tune Up and Bluebikes Event

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Ready to ride your bike as the weather gets nicer? Does your bike need a tune up after being stored for the winter? Join the City's Community Development Department for a tune up clinic. Mechanics will be on site to help you tune up your bike. Also, see where the city is planning new Bluebikes stations, suggest new stations, and learn more about our income-eligible and other memberships! We will have free Bluebikes giveaways.

• 11:30 AM

  Videography 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then, spend some time becoming familiar with video editing software while working with your footage. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. Registration is required.

• 2:00 PM

  Creative Build (O'Neill)

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

  Join in on creative building fun with K'Nex and Gears! All building materials are supplied by the Library. Please note that some building pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers

• 2:30 PM

  Sewing 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 4:00 PM

  Nature in the City Festival

  Magazine Beach Park, 668 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139

  The City's Community Development Department is supporting the Magazine Beach Park Nature Center’s Nature in the City Festival. Come play lawn games, relax outdoors, learn about wildlife, and learn about climate action initiatives in the city! A sunset dance party will follow. The CDD will be one of several community partners present.