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9:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The STEAM Rises listening gallery offers an immersive exploration into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) in Cambridge. This gallery showcases curated audio samples from our STEAM Habits of Mind research study and the STEAM Rises podcast series, designed to inspire and inform.
9:00 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Explore ideas about history, policy, technology and identity in the genomic age by playing Take Your Stance. Participants will explore current and emerging issues in science and biotechnology and the ethical and social implications of new developments in our world. Learn about hot topics in genetics like gene editing, de-extinction, and ancestry testing, and share your opinions on the topics with a partner. Add your voice to the community conversation!
10:00 AM
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.
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 at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app 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 Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
11:30 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 at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app 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 Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
12:00 PM
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? Sign up for tech help! Appointment will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron.
We can help you with:
accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices
e-mail and searching the web
smartphone and mobile app 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 Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov
2:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is certified to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.
2:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Experience The Clock of the Long Now in this gallery exhibition. The Clock of the Long Now is being built by the Long Now Foundation inside a remote mountain in West Texas. It's designed to keep accurate time for 10,000 years. It's powered by the temperature change from day to night and synchronized to the correct time by a beam of sunlight that shines deep into the mountain. It's entirely mechanical, with a mechanism hundreds of feet tall.
2:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library.
5:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
With social media’s omnipotent presence, the internet can feel so boundless and cramped at the same time. So many people feel tied to major social media platforms with no feasible alternative. This class is about curating a more personalized online experience, making simple websites with basic HTML/CSS, and making an online presence without the goal of profit or engagement. We will also take a look to the personal sites & blogs of the 2000s, along with internet forums and communities leading to the social media boom, along with some modern websites & efforts to recreate the internet of that era.
This workshop does not require any prior coding experience.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Opera on Tap Boston celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with "Latinísimo," a concert highlighting the substantial musical heritage of the Spanish-speaking world.
Join us for an unforgettable evening showcasing the countless musical contributions of Hispanic and Latino composers in opera, art song, folk music, and more. This special and rare program offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich and vibrant contributions of Latin American composers to the classical music landscape.
Mark your calendars and come be a part of this joyous celebration of music, culture, and community!
6:00 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join tech futurist, multi-patents holder, novelist and AI legal scholar John Maly for an enlightening discussion on the future of daily life with ubiquitous AI. Covering societal, legal and personal matters, Maly brings a wealth of technological experience to his forecasting of the opportunities and challenges ahead.
7:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
This faculty professional development workshop is for undergraduate biology faculty, high school biology teachers, as well as environmental educators who work with teens and adults. Participants in this workshop will learn practical tools for using art as a teaching tool in biology. Art-science can build STEM identity, reach all kinds of minds, and increase students’ observation skills, retention, and engagement. Skills and resources are tailored to align with the Vision & Change recommendations for biology education, the 4DEE framework for ecology education, and the Next Generation Science Standards for high school life science education.
7:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
What does the future of gardens look like? Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring innovative gardens through creating mechanical flowers! Dive into how we can envision clean energy solutions that allow for urban spaces, community design, and digital ecosystems to grow side-by-side. Learn how gardens can grow mechanical, digital, and natural flora together. No experience is necessary and all materials will be provided.
7:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The City of Cambridge makes hundreds of datasets about all aspects of city life available for free through its Open Data Portal—crime, traffic, trash, property, even dog names. Learn what’s available and how to analyze and visualize this data in this free, hands-on public workshop.
No previous knowledge or expertise is required. Bring your own laptop or use a Chromebook provided by the Cambridge Public Library. Please create an Open Data Portal account in advance, or arrive 15 minutes early, and we will help you create an account.
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