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12:00 AM
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
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Are you interested in using The Hive? In this workshop you will learn about our makerspace, how to utilize the resources we offer and how to keep safe in The Hive.
Find out what you need to get started as a maker in The Hive here.
Completion of Hive Safety Training is the entry point to making, innovating, and collaborating in this space. Makers must also sign The Hive User Agreement and Waivers.
10:00 AM
City Hall Annex, 4th Floor Conference Room, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Are you ready to certify your business as minority-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned, or woman-owned with the Commonwealth of Mass? Join our watch party of the required pre-certification workshop with the Commonwealth of Mass Supplier Diversity Office. Learn more about the importance of becoming a certified vendor and get access to the application to start the process. Light fare will be served.
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
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
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!
11:00 AM
Main Library, 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
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
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.
2:00 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
City Hall Lawn
In partnership with City Hall and the Mayor’s Office, the Public Health Department will be memorializing Cambridge residents lost to overdose in 2022 to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). Please join us on City Hall lawn on Thursday, August 31st at 3 p.m. for the IOAD event and help us both remember those we’ve lost and embrace our shared hope of recovery for people living with substance use disorder.
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.
4:30 PM
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.
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.
6:00 PM
Joan Lorenz Park, 449 Broadway, Cambridge.
Afro Fusion Dance with Bisi is an energetic class combining African dance and modern dance, in this class, we explore the similarities of different dance styles while adding our own flavor and expression, we will also explore the power of moving and breathing together. This class accommodates all levels of dancers.
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.
7:00 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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