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12:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
On Display
May 2 - July 31
Lobby & Second Floor, Main Library
This exhibit features the Library's newly acquired Jennifer Regan: Stitched Narratives and explores the ways in which Cambridge influenced author Jennifer Egan's artwork and new feminist perspective. View these exciting new additions to the Library's Archives and Special Collections on display at the Main Library in the Lobby and the Second Floor.
9:00 AM
City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
This is the fifth meeting of the Net Zero Transportation Plan Advisory Group.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us in this 12-week Tai Chi Paradigm - Level 2 practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine. Must have completed Tai Chi Paradigm - Level 1.
Sifu Mynor Diaz has been learning and teaching Tai Chi classes for over 20 years. He has taught classes at five VA Boston Healthcare System locations and at Senior Centers.
Due to the popularity of this series, we expect participants to attend all the classes.
This is an in-person event.
Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation
10:00 AM
Online,
Board of Assessors Public Meeting
10:00 AM
Online,
Seniors, join this energetic and festive virtual class.
10:00 AM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Read with Bowie the Therapy Dog from Pets & People! Therapy dogs provide warm and non-judgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers of all ages. Sign up for 10 minute sessions either by phone or in person at the O'Connell Branch (617-349-4019).
10:30 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 a beginner level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for a half-hour of stories in the Children's Room. If the weather is particularly fine, we might move to the plaza outside the Franklin Street side of the branch. For ages birth-5 with caregivers. ...
11:00 AM
Online,
Seniors, this class is designed to exercise at one’s own pace. This class is virtual.
11:00 AM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
It's a Library dance party! All ages.
This program can accommodate 130 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, and any 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
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Looking for assistance creating a résumé or looking for jobs? Join us at the Central Square Branch Library (45 Pearl St.) for assistance with résumés, job hunting, and online applications. Support will be available from 1-3 p.m. No registration is required.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
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.
1:30 PM
Online,
Strengthening exercises using hand weights or Thera bands for resistance. This class is virtual.
3:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Please join us for our newly rescheduled date of Wednesday, June 28!
Join local artist and activist Noah Stang-Osborne in a creative workshop for children and families that uses story telling and art to explore the meaning, history, and significance of the pride flag. Recommended for ages 5-11 and their caregivers.
This program will be held in the Community Room of the Valente Branch Library. No registration is required.
3:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
The Ordinance Committee - CANCELLED
3:30 PM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite young children, older siblings and their grown-ups to join us for half an hour of stories, songs and rhymes. This program takes place indoors or outdoors at Collins Branch Library, depending on the weather. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
A celebration of American folk music for the whole family. For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, the East Cambridge Savings Bank and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
5:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Jenny the Juggler connects with people through juggling, magic, music and more to create fabulous experiences with unforgettable memories for any occasion! For children of all ages and their caregivers.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, the East Cambridge Savings Bank and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
5:30 PM
Online
Joint Meeting of the Bicycle Committee, the Pedestrian Committee, and the Transit Advisory Committee.
5:30 PM
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.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 10-13 welcome! Register below. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov.
This month we're reading This is Our Rainbow: 16 stories of Her, Him, Them, and Us, edited by Katherine Locke and Nicole Melleby (Knopf, 2021).
Limited *giveaway* copies of the book are available at the Main Library Children's Desk, courtesy of the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.
Pizza will be provided!
6:00 PM
Online,
Monthly meeting of the Police Review & Advisory Board held virtually via Zoom
6:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop. This two-hour workshop replaces the previous two-part Glowforge 101 offering; the content and length of this workshop and the two-part series are the same.
You will start by utilizing the camera on the Glowforge to focus and scan your own custom images, properly select materials for your project, and fabricate your first design. You will create digital artwork for the Glowforge, and learn file formatting for production.
Note: This is a badging course for laser cutting.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.
6:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Kick off Summer Reading at the O'Neill Branch with The Story Terrarium: Animal tales and other stories. Story Teller Ben Cunningham presents an educational audience participatory journey of stories sounds and silliness, with musical instruments, found objects recycled and improvised. This program may be held indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. Please call ahead to inquire 617-349-4023.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, the East Cambridge Savings Bank and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
6:30 PM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a special evening story time event. This program will run for 25-30 minutes, with songs, stories and rhymes.
7:00 PM
Learn about free training to become an early childhood educator.
7:00 PM
Virtual
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee will hold a virtual public hearing to receive public requests and comments on FY24 funding for community housing, open space and historic preservation projects.
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