City Calendar

Friday

January 24

• 9:00 AM

  Meet and Greet Opportunities with Cambridge Veterans Services

  VFW Post 8818, 688 Huron Ave, Cambridge.

  These gatherings are aimed at helping veterans connect with each other, learn about important resources, and receive assistance with VA claims, Chapter 115, and other benefits.

• 9:30 AM

  English Class (ESOL) Information Session and Placement Test

  Community Learning Center (Central Square) 5 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139

  Learn about free English (ESOL) classes and take a placement test.

• 10:00 AM

  Flamenco Dance Class

  Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

  This is a class for all, with or without any kind of physical limitation and have the option of dancing sitting on the chair if needed. So that each of you will discover your flamenco with your style.

• 10:00 AM

  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 a badge for the Zing laser cutter. With a badge, you can reserve the Epilog Zing to use on our equipment booking page at designated times. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.

• 10:30 AM

  Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  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.

• 11:00 AM

  Coffee, Cribbage and Chess! (Boudreau)

  Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join us on the fourth Friday of the month for coffee, treats, and games (Chess, Cribbage, Rummikub, etc.). Bring a friend or meet a new one at the library!

• 11:00 AM

  Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)

  O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

  We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for details.

• 1:00 PM

  Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  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 an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

• 1:00 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 certified to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

• 1:30 PM

  Expressive Arts for Older Adults: Open Studio (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for a space to unleash your creativity? Join instructor Marguerite White, Friday afternoons January 10 through February 28, for two hours each week to work on a drawing or watercolor project of your choice. A still-life arrangement and basic supplies will be provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Brynne Quinlan at bquinlan@cambridgema.gov or (617)349-4041. Registration required for each session.

• 3:00 PM

  Documentary Photography

  North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140

  Unlock your creative potential with our Documentary Photography Class! Every Friday afternoon, we'll dive into taking the best possible image you can take with your Smartphone.

• 4:00 PM

  Kids' Zine Collective (O'Neill)

  O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

  What's a zine? And how do I make one? Come find out! Kids are invited to explore making, copying, sharing, and swapping zines. Making zines will include activities like writing, drawing, and using a photocopier. For kids ages 7 and up. Snacks are provided!