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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.
9:00 AM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects.
July 5 - August 11, weekdays from 9:15am-3:30pm at the Main Library
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) is a Cambridge-based nonprofit that inspires high-potential, diverse young people to discover their passions, develop innovative mindsets and cultivate marketable skills to solve problems they care most about. Summer Studio teens are funded in part through the Mayor's Summer Youth Program.
The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part Cambridge STEAM Initiative's efforts to enhance and expand students’ access to quality STEAM learning experiences. Made possible by generous support from the Eric and Jane Nord Family Fund and Verizon.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for 0 to 12 months.
Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. 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.
10:15 AM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo! No two weeks are the same in nature, and Tim will share his insights about what's growing, changing, and blooming in the neighborhood.
The walk will meet in the courtyard of the Collins Branch (64 Aberdeen Ave.) and leave together towards the pond at 10:15 am. Registration is required.
For more information or with any questions, please contact Lucy at LFlamm@CambridgeMA.gov.
10:30 AM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
In case of pleasant weather, this program may be held outdoors. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information.
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.
11:00 AM
Online,
This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music! Come as you are and take everything at your own pace. You will feel the benefits in mind and body!
Registration for each session is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
3:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Visit the O’Neill Branch Library to enjoy games, snacks and a weekly rotating activity. Beat the heat or come to just hang with friends! All youth and their families are welcome.
3:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer? This workshop will cover serger machine setup, threading a serger, and identifying correct tension settings with different types of fabric. You will learn about ways to use our Elna Extend 864 Air serger to take your sewing skills to the next level by producing special finishing styles, hemming, trimming and assembling your garments.
This workshop is designed for patrons who have prior experience using a sewing machine. If you are new to machine sewing, we recommend you take our Sewing 101 workshop before using our serger.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild!
The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 30 builders. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. 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.
6:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Location:
Valente Branch
826 Cambridge St.
Cambridge
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
6:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Ordinance Committee Meeting
The Ordinance Committee will meet on July 31, 2023 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. to hold a public hearing on a City Council Zoning Petition relative to amendments to the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO). It is anticipated that this meeting will be recessed and continued on August 3, 2023.
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