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City Calendar

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  • Thursday

    August 10

    • Songs and Stories (Boudreau)

      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.

    • Story Time (Central Square)

      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.

    • Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)

      O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      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, cross stitch and more. All crafts are welcome!

    • One-on-One Tech Help (Main Library)

      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

    • Story Time (O'Neill)

      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.

    • Story Time (Valente)

      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.

    • 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

      Danehy Park (near Universal Playground), 66 Field St. Cambridge

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

    • Senior Book Group

      Danehy Park - Basketball Courts near St. Peter’s Field 99 Sherman Street Cambridge, MA 02138

      Ma and Me: A Memoir, by Putsata Reang

    • 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.

    • Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)

      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.

    • Summer Reading: Cosmic Story Time (O'Connell)

      O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for an out of this world story time. Aspiring astronauts will travel to outer space through stories, songs and a craft all about planets, galaxies and the universe. For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

    • Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee

      VIRTUAL

      Virtual Special Meeting of the School Committee

    • Afternoon Sing-Along (Main)

      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.

    • Cancelled: Summer In The City: Salsa Night

      With Gaby Cotter and The Timba Messengers. Plus ‘Our Latin Thing’ screening.

    • Twilight Stories and Songs (Central Square)

      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.

    • Cambridge Plays - Bellydance with Johara Boston - Cancelled

      Joan Lorentz Park, 449 Broadway

      Discover the graceful rhythmic movements of Bellydance. Learn fiery hip-locks and shimmies along with serpentine undulations and belly rolls and a fun combination in a supportive class open to everybody

    • Jenny Odell Presents: Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock (Hybrid/Main)

      Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Join Jenny Odell, the author of the New York Times bestseller How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy for a discussion of her latest book, the New York Times bestseller Saving Time: Discovering a Life Beyond the Clock. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation. Registration is required.

    • 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.

August 2023
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