City Calendar

Tuesday

April 30

• 1:00 PM

  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 Prusa 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.

• 3:30 PM

  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.

• 4:30 PM

  STEAM Academy: iFp Labs (Main)

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

  Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Labs starts with students' interest in building a better world and introduces them to the underlying science and math principles to bring their solutions to life. Youth in 7th and 8th grades are invted to join iFp on a journey into the world of artificial intelligence with 'Smart Cars AI: Driving Innovation for All.' This 13-week adventure invites you to dive into the world of self-driving cars, at the intersection of technology and innovation 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 Employment Program. The Cambridge Public Library STEAM Academy is part of 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. Teens in 7th and 8th grade are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website: Innovators for Purpose.

• 6:30 PM

  Make Along for Adults: Paper Stained Glass Suncatcher (Valente)

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

  Join us for the first of a monthly make-along series to create and socialize. Make this month's project, or bring your own! All supplies for the featured craft will be provided.