City Calendar

Wednesday

September 4

• 10:00 AM

  Wellness for Older Adults: Tai Chi Paradigm - Intermediate (Main)

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

  Join us in this twelve-week Tai Chi Paradigm practice, which focuses on the mind and body connection. Tai Chi is a fluid sequence of movements choreographed in a low impact routine. Sifu Mynor Diaz has been learning and teaching Tai Chi classes for over 20 years. This is an in-person event. Due to the popularity of Sifu Diaz's classes, we expect participants to attend all sessions and participation in this program will be decided by lottery. Registration opens Wednesday, August 7 at 9AM through Wednesday, August 21 at 5PM to enter. Participants selected will be notified on Friday, August 23. Each patron that is interested in participating is placed on the waitlist. Those names will constitute the pool from which 15 names will be drawn randomly. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

• 1:00 PM

  3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design (Main)

  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.

• 5:30 PM

  CANCELED: Sewing Circle

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community. Participants must register but may drop-in any time during the program. This program is designed for patrons who know the basics of how to use our Janome sewing machines.

• 6:00 PM

  CPL Arts Collective: Kintsugi Boston

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

  Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly kintsugi workshop led by local artist Tad Murao! Kintsugi embraces the philosophy of wabi-sabi, highlighting "imperfections" with metal powders and transforming your broken piece into a unique piece of art. In this comprehensive 1.5-hour workshop, you will: Explore the history and philosophy of kintsugi Learn basic modern kintsugi repair techniques Repair a broken ceramic piece with step-by-step guidance Due to cure time, we'll use a fast-drying epoxy, allowing you to take your creation home at the end. Please bring: One broken ceramic piece (no more than 4 pieces, repairable within 8 inches) Container large enough to hold the repaired piece for safe transport Please note that pieces not meeting these requirements may not be finished during the workshop. If you are unsure about whether your piece is suitable for the workshop, please email us with a description and photo of the piece you wish to fix at kintsugi.boston@gmail.com Open to ages 18+. Limited spaces available! Registration opens August 21st.

• 6:00 PM

  Google Sheets Basics (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to use Google Sheets - Google's version of Excel! You will learn how to create a sheet and enter data in a friendly learning environment. A Gmail account is required for this class - please remember your password! To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.

• 6:00 PM

  Rev250 Camberville Commemoration Panel Discussion

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

  Join us for a discussion on the significance of the 1774 Powder Alarm after 250 years. A panel of historians will look at the event’s political context, how it affected Cambridge’s Loyalist families, and the most basic fight for liberty along "Tory Row." The panelists include Dan Breen, Caitlin G. DeAngelis, MaryKate Smolenski, and J. L. Bell. Registration is not required.

• 7:00 PM

  Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine. Complete this workshop to earn certification for the Zing laser cutter. With certification, you can reserve the Epilog Zing to use on our equipment booking page at designated times. Note: The Epilog Zing laser cutter and Glowforge laser cutter require separate trainings. You must participate in the Glowforge workshop in order to operate our Glowforge Pro laser cutter. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.