City Calendar

Tuesday

April 18

• 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

  Strength Building - Canceled

  Online,

  Seniors, this muscle conditioning class focuses on high repetitions with light or no weight. This class is canceled.

• 10:00 AM

  Cambridge Council on Aging Men's Group

  Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Join our Men’s Group for our monthly gathering. This is an in-person event.

• 10:00 AM

  Mat Yoga with Teresa

  Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Seniors, are you looking to improve balance, release tension and access serenity. This class is in-person.

• 10:30 AM

  Story Time (Collins)

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

  We invite young children and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. This program takes place indoors at Collins Branch Library. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.

• 11:00 AM

  Balance Chi Kung

  Online,

  Seniors, come learn basic Tai Chi principles with gentle movements of Chi Kung. This class is virtual.

• 11:00 AM

  Intermediate ESOL Class (Central Square)

  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

  Songs & Stories (Valente)

  Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

  Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. For children of all ages and their grown-ups. This program will take place in the Community Room at the Valente Branch Library, where space is limited. Free tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the program. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.

• 11:00 AM

  Toddler Story Time (Main)

  Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. 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.

• 1:00 PM

  High Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  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

  Zumba Gold

  Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Seniors, this is a low impact, easy to follow, safe dance class. This is an in-person event.

• 2:30 PM

  Sit 'n' Knit

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters. Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend,... Refreshments will be provided.

• 3:00 PM

  Advanced ESOL Class (Central Square)

  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

  Chair Yoga

  Online,

  Seniors, this is a basic yoga class. A chair is used for seated and standing support. This class is virtual.

• 4:00 PM

  Preschool Story Time (Main)

  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.

• 4:30 PM

  CANCELED: Vacation Week Program: Neighborhood Bird Watching (O'Neill)

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

  All ages are welcome to join us as we observe birds right outside the O'Neill Branch. As we explore the urban outdoors, we will discuss birdwatching tips, how to identify an unfamiliar bird and learn a little bit more about the birds we share our outdoor spaces with. No registration required. Binoculars are recommended but not required. A limited supply of binoculars will be available. For more information, please call the O'Neill Branch at 617-349-4023. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.

• 5:00 PM

  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.

• 5:30 PM

  Sewing Circle

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community. Participants must register but may drop-in any time during the program. This program is designed for patrons who know the basics of how to use our Janome sewing machines. If you have not taken it already, start by registering for "Sewing 101" in The Hive.

• 6:00 PM

  POSTPONED TO 4/25: Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)

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

  April selection: The Dutch House by Ann Patchett. Reading interests: This group enjoys fiction and nonfiction titles from a variety of authors, genres and decades. Previous selections include: Every Day is for the Thief by Teju Cole, The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali and Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan. How to get a copy: Print copies (including large print) are available at the Collins Branch during library hours. . This event will meet virtually on Zoom. For more information, contact Lucy at lflamm@cambridgema.gov.

• 6:30 PM

  Knitting Group (Boudreau)

  Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

  Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.

• 6:30 PM

  O'Connell Branch Adult Book Group (Onsite)

  O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

  April selection: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak Reading Interests: We read mostly contemporary Fiction and Non-Fiction, with forays into older works and classics. Past selections include: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, The Autobiography of Malcom X, as told to Alex Haley, Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. How to get the print book: Copies of the book, book on CD, and Large Type 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 OverDrive This book group meets in person at the O'Connell Branch. No registration needed. Drop-ins welcome. For more information contact Ingrid Nowak at inowak@cambridgema.gov. 617-349-4019.

• 7:00 PM

  Death Cafe (Virtual)

  Online,

  Join other adults, 18 and older, for Cambridge's virtual Death Cafe - an evening of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death. While not a support group nor a venue for bereavement, a Death Cafe seeks to provide an unscripted, non-judgmental platform for those wishing to explore the many facets of this often taboo subject. Facilitated by Richard Davis a long time Death Cafe organizer and hospice volunteer. Come with an open mind, a healthy curiosity, and a willingness to share your thoughts, feelings, and questions with other like-minded individuals. This is a virtual event on Zoom. Space is limited. To register, call 617-349-4041. Contact CPL Social Work at cplsocialwork@cambridgema.gov for further information.

• 7:00 PM

  Opening Reception: From Cambridge to Yerevan: 35 Years of Friendship

  Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join us for an opening reception for the exhibition, From Cambridge to Yerevan: 35 Years of Friendship. Long term board members of the Cambridge Yerevan Sister City Association will take a trip down memory lane, recalling the early history of the organization and highlighting special projects. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Registration required.

• 7:15 PM

  Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)

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

  This week's selection: Shakespeare Play, Julius Caesar 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 reading 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 hybrid 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)