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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
When author Jennifer Regan moved to Cambridge in the late 1980s, she had an artistic and feminist awakening. She had recently left behind a whirlwind life as the spouse of a prominent Buffalo politician. Newly divorced, middle aged, and in an unfamiliar city, Regan found artistic expression in poetry, painting, and most significantly quilt making or rather creating "stitched narratives," thematic stories sewn with symbolism and subversion.
Reworking the traditional themes of American quilts, such as a focus on biblical stories, she created narratives negotiating femininity, marriage, motherhood, and society through a feminist lens. For some of her pieces, Cambridge became a focal point - either directly inspiring her or serving as her subject. The Renaissance, politics, and societal inequities deeply influenced her other pieces. Regan's career as an artist in Cambridge flourished and she created over 100 pieces between 1989 and 2006. Her stitched narratives can be found in the New England Quilt Museum and Burchfield Penny Art Center collections.
9:30 AM
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.
11:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves during the colonial period. Renowned for its fluidity, grace, and power, Capoeira combines elements of martial-arts, dance, music, spirituality, and acrobatics. It develops strength, coordination, self-confidence, musical skills, flexibility, endurance, confidence, and self-awareness. Join us for Capoeira with Mestre Chuvisquinho. Begining Saturday July 8 through August 5.
11:00 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent inflatable dinosaurs, Dinoman will take you on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. Recommended for children ages 4 and up 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 the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
11:30 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production? The Hive has two state-of-the-art recording studios! Join this workshop to become familiar with studio equipment and software. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
12:30 PM
The 8th annual Cambridge Jazz Festival will be held at Danehy Park, 99 Sherman St., Cambridge, on the afternoons of Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. The festival, which is organized by the Cambridge Jazz Foundation with support from Cambridge Arts, is free to attend.
12:30 PM
Spy Pond Park
43 Pond Lane
Arlington, MA 02474
First Annual Multi-Town LGBTQ+ Community Lunch Gathering
1:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Fiber arts crafters of all skill levels are welcome to drop in for companionable crafting! Bring your current work in progress, and enjoy tea, snacks, and conversation with other crafters. Chat, share tips, and maybe even inspire others.
No registration required.
2:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind! Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Together we’ll explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more! Recommended for children ages 5 and up and their caregivers.
This program may be held indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. Please call ahead to inquire at 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 the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
2:30 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.
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