City Calendar

Saturday

May 4

• 9:00 AM

  Mental Health First Aid Training (Main)

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

  4/30/2024 Update: This event is now filled and registration is closed. We look forward to seeing you next time. Learn How to Support Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support. After the course you'll be able to: • Recognize common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges. • Recognize common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. • Understand how to interact with a person in crisis. • Know how to connect a person with help. • Use self-care tools and techniques Registration is required. Questions? Contact Marie Mathieu, Assistant Director of Clinical Services of Cambridge's Community Safety Department. Marie can be reached at MMathieu@CambridgeSafety.org.

• 9:30 AM

  Hive Safety Training (Main)

  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.

• 11:00 AM

  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.

• 2:30 PM

  Family Board Game Afternoon

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

  Challenge your family or meet new friends over board games in the Community Room at Valente. The library will supply games and snacks. No registration is required for this drop-in event. This event is recommended for children ages 5 and up, with their caregivers. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.