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City Calendar

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  • Tuesday

    August 8

    • Cambridge Plays - Gentle Yoga by five doors health and wellness - Cancelled

      City Hall Lawn, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Free, accessible yoga to humans of all ages. This will be a more gentle approach to outdoor yoga. Join us outside to stretch and move the body in a way that feels good, not forced.

    • Story Time (Collins)

      Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      We invite young children 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.

    • Songs & Stories (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      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. 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.

    • Toddler Story Time (Main)

      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.

    • Cambridge Book Bike

      Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park, 71 Rogers Street, Cambridge

      Book Bike brings free books and story time activities to a park each week in conjunction with the Summer Food Program.

    • Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)

      Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      July Title: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event. How to get the print book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours). How to get the digital version: Copies of the ebook and audiobook are available through Overdrive/Libby. For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.

    • Women's Group

      Cambridge Council on Aging 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

      Let’s talk!

    • Sit 'n' Knit (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters. Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend,... Refreshments will be provided.

    • Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

    • Summer Reading: Paper Engineering (Collins)

      Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      Each week, participants will take simple paper and cut, fold and combine it into a new creation. A new activity will be featured in every session. Recommended for children ages 5-12 and their caregivers. July 18 - Pop-Ups July 25 - Paper Beads August 1 - Optical Illusions August 8 - Paper Weaving August 15 - Garlands

    • Preschool Story Time (Main)

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

      We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Recommended for children ages 3-5. 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.

    • One-on-One Tech Help (Central Square Branch)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Central Square Branch for our drop-in hours! A laptop will be available for use during the session. We can help you with: Setting up e-mail accounts and learning how to use e-mail Searching for resources online Smartphone and mobile app questions Accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources 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

    • Regular Meeting of the School Committee

      Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Regular Meeting of the School Committee

    • Danehy Park Summer Concert Series 2023

      Danehy Park 99 Sherman Street Cambridge, MA 02138

      In partnership with Club Passim, join us for free live music every Tuesday from 6 – 8 PM at Danehy Park!

    • Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Main/Virtual) - GROUP FULL

      Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Join us for a lively discussion of a great book - in person at the Main Library or virtually on Zoom. Pizza is provided for in-person participants. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. For a copy of the book, stop by the Children’s Room after you've registered or call 617-349-4038. This month, we're reading: The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy (Delacorte Press, 2014). Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the Library Tech Bar at 617-349-4425. For questions about parent/child book group, please email jroach@cambridgema.gov.

    • Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

      Online,

      Cambridge Arts Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting

    • 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.

    • Knitting Group (Boudreau)

      Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.

    • Planning Board Meeting

      Online,

      City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting

    • Family Movie Night! Free!

      Free outdoor movie.

August 2023
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