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8:30 AM
This FREE monthly clinic offers Massachusetts residents a consultation with an immigration attorney and the chance to learn more about how immigration law affects them and their families.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Just for you and the baby! Enjoy time together with other parents, caregivers and babies to learn, play, and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for 0 to 12 months.
Come prepared to sit on the floor one-on-one with your baby in your lap. This program can accommodate 15 babies and their caregivers. 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.
10:00 AM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Join the North Cambridge Senior Center for a day trip to the Salem Cross Inn of North Brookfield where we will have a delicious farm fresh meal and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
10:00 AM
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
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn tips and tricks on how to use Gmail (Google email). 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.
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. For ages birth-5 with caregivers.
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
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, 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.
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
12:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
October Selection: Contending Forces by Pauline Hopkins
Three Cambridge Public Library branches will be reading Contending Forces by Pauline Hopkins in the month of October in partnership with History Cambridge. Pauline Hopkins was an American novelist, journalist, playwright, historian, an editor who resided in Cambridge until her death in 1930.
From Wikipedia: “Contending Forces focuses on African American families in post-Civil War American society. Hopkins, a child of free parents of color, imprinted her "own evasive and unsettling maternal family history, which linked her to the Atlantic slave trade, the West Indies, and the American South",[1] providing a vivid portrayal of the shared struggles endured by both enslaved and free individuals during that time period.”
About History Cambridge:
“History is so much more than just a list of events that happened. We dig deeper to uncover the knowledge that everyone in this city holds a piece of. By weaving that knowledge together we can explore how the past influences the present—and use what we learn to shape a more just future.Amateur historians, social butterflies, the civically minded, the culturally curious, activists, authors, local hosts, out-of-town visitors, lifelong residents, and new neighbors: we’re all a part of Cambridge’s story.”
Print copies are available for pickup at the Boudreau Branch Library. Access to the audiobook can be found at https://librivox.org/contending-forces-by-pauline-elizabeth-hopkins/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYga8RJR494
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
1:00 PM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Through conversation, art, movement and writing we will explore getting to know ourselves and our neighbors.
1:00 PM
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 certification 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.
1:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice. This conversation group is for those with an intermediate or high level of English language skill. No testing is required.
For more information on other ESOL classes, please call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Looking for assistance creating a resume or looking for jobs? Join us at the Central Square Branch Library (45 Pearl St.) for assistance with resumes, job hunting, and online applications. Support will be available from 1-3 p.m. No registration is required.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
This will be an opportunity for seniors to meet with the newest members of the Cambridge Police Community Outreach Team and to learn about all the ways that the Cambridge Police work.
1:00 PM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
Staff will be available to answer common questions about your wireless devices, laptops, and applications such as Zoom and Facebook.
2:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required.
This week we will be making simple masks and costumes!
3:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us at the Valente Branch Library after school to decorate a dry erase board. Use permanent markers to create a fun border, a to-do list template, or whatever else you can imagine. When you're done, you'll have a dry erase board and dry erase marker to take home with you.
The library will provide all materials. Snacks will be provided.
No registration is required for this drop-in craft event, but supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
This program is for teens and tweens ages 11-16. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Have you checked out The Hive yet? Teens are welcome to come learn about our space and try their hand at sticker making, video recording in our studio and more. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 12-18.
3:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a teen-powered design and innovation program where teens channel their energy and creative vision to imagine and build a better world. Blending art, design, science, technology, and storytelling within a social justice framework, teens engage in real-world client-sponsored projects. Teens are invited to learn more on the iFp website and submit an application .
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.
4:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Would you like help navigating the library's e-resources like Libby or Hoopla? Or maybe you need some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Book a free one-on-one tech help session at the Boudreau branch:
Some topics we cover include:
● Downloading library eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines to your tablet, smartphone, or laptop
● Navigating databases and other library resources such as Linkedin Learning
● Using the Internet and e-mail
● Setting up devices like smartphones or streaming devices
Guidelines for basic Tech help:
● Scheduled sessions run between 30-45 minutes.
● Please bring your device, cords and any necessary account information.
● Library staff cannot be held responsible for damage to patron-owned equipment.
If you have questions, please send them to: ipachoncaballero@cambridgema.gov
5:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Need help with a class? Have a question before an exam? Tutors are available to help you! Cambridge School Volunteers and the Library are pleased to offer tutoring services in the Teen Room. No registration required. Stop by the Teen Room or call 617-349-4027 to learn more.
5:30 PM
The Pioneer Room
355 Main Street
Cambridge, MA 02142
Cambridge Redevelopment Authority
5:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND create bespoke sewn crafts! Design your own fiber arts adventure as you choose from a menu of options including: bento bag, fleece hat, fleece mittens, work belt, earbud case and fanny pack. This four-part series is led by fiber artist and designer Lenni Armstrong.
Registration is required. Those registered for the first session will automatically be enrolled in the following weeks. Spots are very limited; kindly only enroll if you plan to make all four workshops.
Wednesday, October 2
Wednesday, October 9
Wednesday, October 16
Wednesday, October 23
This workshop is designed for patrons who know the basics of how to use our Janome sewing machines.
5:30 PM
Remote participation with Zoom Webinar
Joint Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Advisory Committees
5:45 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Come learn about basic maintenance for your bicycle, from fixing a flat, to maintaining your chain.
5:45 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join the Cambridge Community Development Department for a bicycle maintenance workshop at the Valente Branch Library. Registration is required.
6:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Hand Embroidery will cover an assortment of basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of embroidery stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs. Suitable for beginners with little or no embroidery experience, or those who want a refresher on the basics.
About the Presenter:
Jessamy is a Somerville-based textile artist and sustainable fashion designer specializing in creative mending and upcycling. She earned a BFA in Fibers and Certificate in Fashion Design from the Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and has taught mending at the Cambridge Public Library, Make & Mend in Somerville, and the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Jamaica Plain. See her work at www.jessamyshay.com.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Marshall Ganz—Rita T. Hauser Senior Lecturer in Leadership, Organizing, and Civil Society at the Harvard Kennedy School—for a discussion of his new book People, Power, Change: Organizing for Democratic Renewal. He will be joined in conversation by Doran Schrantz—the founding Executive Director of ISAIAH and Faith in Minnesota, a state-wide, multi-racial, state-wide, grassroots membership organizations comprised of community-based institutions. Registration is required.
6:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
This Month's Read: Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Reading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy. An advanced reading schedule is published each fall. Example selections include: Neuromancer by William Gibson and The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch.
Requirements: A love of speculative fiction and a desire to talk about books. The group is friendly and informal.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Question and Answer desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy.
E-books and digital audiobooks are available on Libby or Hoopla.
We'll meet in the Rossi Room on the ground floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Carrie at csauder@cambridgema.gov.
6:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join the Valente Branch for their new book group! This group will meet monthly to discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. The October selection will be Contending Forces by Pauline E. Hopkins.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
6:30 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Writers of all experience levels are invited to join a casual, peer-supported writing group.
In this group, participants take turns bringing short in-progress or completed pieces of any genre. The group reads several pieces each month, sharing feedback and constructive criticism in a supportive and inclusive environment. We may practice in-class writing exercises and read samples of published writing as time allows.
Registration is required.
For more information, please email Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.