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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.
10:30 AM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
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. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled.
Please call 617-349-4017 for more information.
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
Main Library, Rindge Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. A laptop will be available for use during the session.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail, creating documents, and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app questions
other basic computer or mobile device questions
We are not able to help you with:
installing advanced software programs
completing online transactions for you
computer hardware and technical maintenance
If you have any questions, please contact syasuda@cambridgema.gov
11:00 AM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.
In case of pleasant weather, this program may be held outdoors. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information.
11:00 AM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.
This program will take place in the Community Room at the Valente Branch Library. If the weather is particularly fine, the program may move outside to the Valente Reading Garden on Berkshire Street. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.
11:00 AM
Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Seniors, come and practice Tai-Chi arm and leg movements. This class is in-person.
11:00 AM
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.
11:30 AM
Hoyt Field Playground, 13 Gilmore St., Cambridge
Book Bike brings free books and story time activities to a park each week in conjunction with the Summer Food Program.
1:30 PM
Online,
Seniors, learn basic steps and movements aimed at improving balance. This class is virtual.
2:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Dance your spirit! Have Fun! Dance is a very primal form communication. It's something very deeply rooted in us. This is what Wyoma shares through this participatory presentation of traditional Afrikan dance and culture to families. For children of all ages and their caregivers. This performance will be outdoors. In case of inclement weather it will be moved to August 10 at 2 p.m.
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.
2:30 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.
3:00 PM
Meet at the red windmill sculpture at Porter Station
Mass Ave Partial Construction Working Group Site Walk #1
3:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
Ordinance Committee Meeting
3:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Want to try an instrument that is fun and easy to play? Join Julie Stepanek as she shows the fundamentals of ukulele playing. No experience necessary. Ukuleles provided. This program is recommended for ages 8 and up. Registration is required.
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.
3:30 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.
No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for location and details.
4:00 PM
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.
5:30 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us in the Children's Room for some fun stories and songs to help wind down your day. Recommended for ages 0-5. For more information call the Central Square Branch Children's Room at 617-349-4012.
5:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
6:00 PM
Online,
Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting
6:00 PM
Greene-Rose Heritage Park, 155 Harvard Street, Cambridge
BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired cardio dance fitness workout that's set to the hottest beats from India! Take a break from work, shake off stress, get your heart pumping, and come unleash your inner rockstar! This is a dance-based fitness workout but no dance experience is necessary - it’s not about getting moves right or wrong, but about celebrating movement and music!
6:00 PM
In front of Gather Here, located at 1343 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA.
Join Gather Here for an outside, bring-your-own craft night gathering.
7:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality equipment. Test drive our Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality glasses, Structure Sensor 3D scanner, Merge headsets, and more. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
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