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9:00 AM
Want to become an early childhood educator? Learn about free training for your Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential, including classes, a paid internship and help finding employment.
9:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
This is a low impact, easy to follow, 45-minute Latin-inspired dance class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.
10:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
Movie: Straight Up
Todd and Rory are intellectual soul mates. He might be gay. She might not care. A romantic comedy drama with a twist; a love story without the thrill of copulation.
10:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Looking for an hour of self-renewal? Mat Yoga includes 30 minutes of floor postures which allow the spine to be relaxed and non-weight bearing. The class is taught at a moderate level.
10:30 AM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for 20-25 minutes of music, movement and stories. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.
11:00 AM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, movement, and dancing! This event is for children and their grown-ups.
This program will take place in the Community Room. No registration is required. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.
11:00 AM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Learn how to create folders and organize your files on Google Drive! Google Drive is your online file storage that is connected to your Google account. You will learn how to use Google Drive to manage your files and images.
A Google (Gmail) account is required for the class. Please remember your email address and password, you will need them to sign in and practice during the class.
Laptops will be provided for the class.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
11:00 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 an intermediate level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
11:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Recommended for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 45 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
11:30 AM
Fresh Pond Apartments Playground, 362–364 Rindge Ave.
Book Bike visits 10 parks near you to give away free books and run activities during the summer for Cambridge children of all ages, in conjunction with DHSP's Summer Food program.
12:00 PM
Community Learning Center (Central Square) 5 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Learn about our Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes for adults and take a placement test. Students work towards their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) or want to improve their skills.
1:00 PM
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
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.
1:30 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
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful acrylic painting. We'll provide the tea and light refreshments.
No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Acrylic paint can stain clothing. Please wear old clothing.
Seating is limited to 8. Registration is required and will open June 24.
2:00 PM
Experience the Library’s free online crafting resource, Craftsy. We’ll sample content, share tips and tricks, and get you ready to start your next creative project! Please bring your Cambridge Public Library card to this session.
2:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
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,...
Refreshments will be provided.
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.
3:00 PM
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 advanced level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
3:30 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource? Need someone to read your resume and support navigating online job applications? Join us for our drop-in help hours between 4 and 6pm. No registration required.
If you have any questions, please contact library@cambridgema.gov
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.
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
This is a four session learn-to-play series for 12-18-year-olds! The first session we will create characters, and the following three sessions we will learn and play together. No prior DnD experience is required, and experienced players are also welcome to join. Snacks provided. Registration Recommended, participation cap of 8 players.
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.
This event has been moved from the Valente Branch to Central Square Branch.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Recommended for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.
This program can accommodate 45 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
5:30 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.
5:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
It's a dance party at the Library!
Join us for music, movement, and dance before bedtime.
Recommended for young children and their caregivers.
6:00 PM
430 Rindge Avenue, Cambridge, MA
The marketing process for its 106-unit affordable development at 52 New Street in Cambridge has begun. Applications will be available beginning July 1 with a lottery to be held in September.
Upcoming Information Sessions:
Tuesday, July 8th: In-person at 6:00 p.m. at 430 Rindge Ave. Cambridge, MA. Click here to register.
Tuesday, July 22nd: Online at 1 p.m. Click here to register.
For more information about the application process, please email 52NewStreet@Wingatecompanies.com. For more information about this project, please visit https://justastart.org/52-new-street/.
6:00 PM
Danehy Park, 99 Sherman Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
The Danehy Summer Concert scheduled for Tuesday, July 8 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The Danehy Park Summer Concert Series is in partnership by Club Passim and Cambridge Recreation.
6:00 PM
Community Learning Center (Central Square) 5 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Learn about free English (ESOL) classes and take a placement test.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library! Snacks will be provided. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver.
This month's book is Julieta and the Diamond Enigma by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz. When a diamond goes missing from the Louvre, it is up to nine-year-old Julieta to identify the thief, exonerate her father, and return home to Boston before her baby brother is born. Includes glossary of French and Spanish words and notes about the Regent Diamond, Athena, and works of art mentioned in the book.
Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. To check-out a copy of the book, stop by the Children’s Room after you've registered. If we run out of books at the desk, you can place a hold on the book by clicking on the book title in the paragraph above.
For questions about parent/child book group, please email Meagan: malbright@cambridgema.gov
6:00 PM
Online,
Cambridge Arts Public Art Commission Monthly Meeting
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join Tessa Bachi Haas, ICA/Boston Assistant Curator, for a deep dive into Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, the first retrospective to trace the evolution of Stanley Whitney’s unique and powerful abstractions. In this talk, discover how Whitney developed his iconic gridded format and explore 50 years of powerful, color-saturated painting.
Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon is on view at ICA/Boston now through September 1, 2025. The exhibition organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and curated by Cathleen Chaffee, Charles Balbach Chief Curator, Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The ICA/Boston’s presentation is organized by Ruth Erickson, Barbara Lee Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, with Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator.
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is not required for in-person attendance.
Photo by Mel Taing: Installation view, Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, ICA/Boston, 2025. © Stanley Whitney
6:30 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Bring your project, yarn and needles to enjoy an hour in the company of other crafters.
6:30 PM
Online,
City of Cambridge Planning Board Meeting
7:15 PM
Main Library, Teen Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
This month's book: A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
Audience: Teens and Adults. If you read romance (or want to start), this group is for you!
Reading Interests: This group will explore the burgeoning genre of contemporary romance. Example selections include: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Q&A 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.
How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through Libby. The digital audiobook is also available through Hoopla.
We'll meet in the Teen Room on the first floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.