City Calendar

Tuesday

June 6

• 9:30 AM

  Neighborhood Birdwatching at Danehy Park (O'Neill)

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

  Please join us to observe birds at Danehy Park. 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. A limited supply of binoculars will be available. The walk will meet at the Sherman Street Playground in Danehy Park, near the park entrance at 99 Sherman Street. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information, please call the O'Neill Branch at 617-349-4023. In the case of inclement weather, this event will be moved to Tuesday, June 13th at 9:30 a.m.

• 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.

• 1:00 PM

  Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine. Complete this workshop to earn a badge for the Zing laser cutter. With a badge, you can reserve the Epilog Zing to use on our equipment booking page at designated times. Note: The Epilog Zing laser cutter and Glowforge laser cutter require separate trainings. You must participate in the Glowforge workshop in order to operate our Glowforge Pro laser cutter. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 2:00 PM

  Creative Aging: Storytelling: Planting Seeds, Growing Community (Main)

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

  A series of classes with instruction on Storytelling. A Garden of Stories is community based storytelling where older adults learn how to tell personal stories and from their imaginations through sharing and connecting with their community. The 8-week course will occur every Tuesday 2pm-4pm, starting May 9 through June 27 This will be an in-person program at the Main Library. Space is limited to 15 participants. Due to the popularity and to gain the most out of this program, we expect all participants to commit to all sessions in this 8-week course. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

• 6:00 PM

  Felted Jewelry Workshop

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

  Felted Jewelry Workshop Learn to make wet felted jewelry in this beginner-friendly workshop! After learning about different types of wool and the processes involved in working with this cozy fiber, you will create a bangle bracelet and (depending on time and participant interest) a collection of felted beads using wool, hot water, soap, and embellishments. This workshop will give you the foundational skills you need to continue pursuing this unique art form on your own! All materials are supplied. Space is limited. Registration required. Contact Ingrid - inowak@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4019 if you have questions

• 6:30 PM

  3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers. Before taking this workshop: Complete Hive Safety Training Create a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com You will get hands-on experience running the 3D printer, gain fundamental 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad, and earn your 3D Printing badge for future reservations in The Hive. 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. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 6:30 PM

  Born in Cambridge: Open Archives 2023 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Visit the Cambridge Public Library's Archives and Special Collections during this year's Open Archives: Born in Cambridge. On view is Symbolism and Subversion: An Exhibition of Jennifer Regan's Stitched Narratives. Regan renegotiates traditional quilt making themes through a feminist lens and finds the city of Cambridge as her inspiration. Examine the stitched narratives up close and explore Regan's personal papers, journals, and sketchbooks to discover the artistic process behind the 100 pieces she created while living in Cambridge. Registration is required. Learn more about Cambridge's Open Archives 2023 and the participating institutions.