City Calendar

Monday

August 28

• 12:00 AM

  The Uncompromising Political Career of Alice K. Wolf

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  On Display August 14 - September 10 Lobby & Second Floor, Main Library Alice K. Wolf represented the city of Cambridge on the School Committee, City Council, as Mayor, and as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Her 40-year career as a public servant was a testament to progressive ideals and equity and fairness in government. Join us for a tribute to Alice Wolf on September 9 at 2 pm. in the Lecture Hall at the Main Library.

• 10:00 AM

  Baby Lapsit (Main)

  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

  Fresh Pond Nature Walk (Collins)

  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 10:15am. Registration is required.

• 10:30 AM

  Sing-Along (O'Neill)

  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

  Morning 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.

• 3:00 PM

  Serger 101 (Main)

  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

  Department of Human Service Programs (DHSP) Hiring Event

  City Hall Annex 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

  DHSP is hiring for part-time and full-time child and youth-serving positions! This event is an opportunity to speak with current staff and hiring managers about positions.

• 4:00 PM

  LEGO Time (Main)

  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.

• 5:00 PM

  NEW DATE: Summer Reading: Patio Project (Valente)

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

  (This event was rescheduled from August 21st.) Join us outside in front of the Valente Branch Library for STEAM activities for all ages! We will be making water dirty and then cleaning up with filters made from household items. This program will will move indoors to the Community Room in the case of inclement weather. Please call 617-349-4015 for more information.

• 5:30 PM

  Avon Hill NCD Commission Meeting

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  Avon Hill NCD Commission Meeting

• 6:00 PM

  ESOL Class (Valente)

  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.