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  • Wednesday

    December 3

    • Music Instrument Lessons & Chorus for Older Adults

      Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139

      Listen up, friends! It's time to rock and roll with a new hobby! Don't worry if you've never touched an instrument. We've got you covered with lessons that'll get you jamming in no time!

    • Spanish Class for Daily Life

      North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140

      Learning Spanish can be a rewarding and joyous journey! This class is about building connections, nurturing curiosity, and celebrating the lifelong adventure of learning together.

    • Baby Lapsit (Main)

      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 children from birth to 12 months with their caregivers.

    • One-on-One Tech Help by Appointment (O'Neill)

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

      Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the O'Neill Branch Library for a tech help appointment! 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 Registration is strongly encouraged but not required. If you have any questions, please contact 617-349-4023

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

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

      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. 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. This is an in-person event at the Main Library. To enter the lottery, please register for the waitlist below. This waitlist will constitute the pool from which 15 names will be drawn randomly. Registration will open Friday, August 1 at 9AM and close Friday, August 15 at 5PM. Participants selected will be notified on Wednesday, August 20. Sponsored by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation

    • 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.

    • Story Time (Central Square)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Join us for a half-hour of stories and songs in the Children's Room. Recommended for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

    • Drop-In Tech Help at the Library (O'Neill Branch)

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

      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 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. No registration required. If you have any questions, please contact 617-349-4023

    • Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)

      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!

    • Morning Sing-Along (Main)

      Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      It's a Library dance party! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. 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.

    • Beginner ESOL (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.

    • English Conversation Practice, Intermediate (O'Neill)

      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.

    • Lunch at the Library for Teens (O'Connell)

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

      Take a break from your studies and join us for lunch! Free pizza will be provided while supplies last and you will have the chance to share your ideas for future events at O’Connell! If you have any dietary restrictions, please call the branch by Monday, Nov 24, 2025 at (617) 349-4019. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 12-18. No registration required.

    • [CANCELLED] Creative Aging: Intermediate Improv (Main)

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

      Today's class has been cancelled. A series of classes with instruction from Comedian Jack Simon for individuals with some improv experience. Learn how to seamlessly integrate interactive improv games, scenes, and skillful storytelling that all come together with performance. This will be an in-person program at the Main Library. Space is limited to 15 participants.

    • Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

    • Shop for Free for Teens!

      Join The Spot and the Cambridge Public Library to shop for free for winter clothing! Coats, hats, and other clothing will be available. Clothing will be available in both the Rossi Room and the Teens Room.

    • Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (O'Neill)

      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 using all kinds of tape!

    • Wednesdays of Wonder - W.O.W.! (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      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.

    • Joint Housing Committee and Finance Committee Meeting

      City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Joint Housing Committee and Finance Committee Meeting

    • Hive Teen Hangout (Main)

      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.

    • After School Stories and Crafts (Central Square)

      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.

    • One-on-One Tech Help (Boudreau)

      Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., 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 Boudreau branch 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 To view all available timeslots and dates, use the following link: One-on-One Tech Help schedule. Registration is strongly encouraged but not required. If you have any questions, please contact Ivan David Pachon by email at ipachon@cambridgema.gov

    • STEAM Academy: iFp Studio (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      Innovators for Purpose (iFp) Studio is a youth-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.

    • Free Drop-in Tutoring for Teens (Main)

      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.

    • Family Policy Council Meeting

      Citywide Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Regular meeting for the Family Policy Council.

    • Alphabet Craft Time (O'Connell)

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

      Come hear stories and songs about things that start with the letter D, and make a dinosaur craft. We will be using scissors and glue. Recommended for ages 4-6 with a caregiver. No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for details.

    • Career Connections Information Session

      Learn about our program that supports you in starting a new career!

    • Election Commission

      Online,

      Regular Meeting

    • Evening Family Story Time (Collins)

      Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

      Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and rhymes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

    • Open Shop (Main)

      Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

      During Open Shop, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Additionally, individuals are welcome to drop in to work on their projects independently. The Hive staff will assist with questions as they are able! New makers are also welcome to come in during open shop for a 10min drop in video safety training! Tool Reservations for this date will open two weeks prior from this date.

    • Wellness Art Wednesday: Snowy House Luminaria (Main)

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

      Get in the winter spirit with Pop Up Art School! Create a cozy winter scene that glows with warmth and creativity! In this mixed-media art lesson you'll craft a charming snowy landscape featuring a glowing paper house nestled among wooly trees. A perfect display during those cold, dark months of winter. All supplies will be provided.

    • Bicycle Workshop: Rules of the Road (Valente)

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      Join the Cambridge Community Development Department for a bicycle workshop on learning the rules of the road at the Valente Branch Library. Registration is required. This workshop covers the following topics: Rules of the road Bike-specific laws and legislation Car-specific laws and legislation General safety tips Routing ideas for new riders Real traffic scenarios and common crash situations

    • Citizenship Preparation Classes (Central Square)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Come join this free 10-week class, in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program. This series of classes prepares students for all parts of the Citizenship interview. This class is offered as a 10-week series. Attendance at all sessions is expected. Requirements: Intermediate-level English Legal Permanent Resident card for 4 years and 9 months (2 years and 9 months if married to a U.S. citizen) Class Meeting Dates: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 NO MEETING Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Registration is required. Click Here to Register For more information about registering or classes contact St. Marks at stmarkesol@gmail.com or 617-288-8515.

    • Felice Frankel presents: Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us (Main)

      Harvard Book Store, the Harvard University Division of Science, the Harvard Library, and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Felice Frankel—award-winning science photographer and research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the department of Chemical Engineering—for a discussion of her first book for young adults, Phenomenal Moments: Revealing the Hidden Science Around Us. She will be joined in conversation by Melissa Franklin—the Mallinckrodt Professor of Physics and Director of Graduate Studies at Harvard University. Registration is required.

    • LGBTQ+ Commission Outreach & Visibility Working Group Agenda

      Online,

      LGBTQ+ Commission Outreach & Visibility Working Group Agenda

    • Mass Ave Partial Construction Project Green-Up Community Meeting

      Online,

      The stretch between Little Mass Ave and Chauncy Street is getting an upgrade!

    • MCBA Book Group (Central Square)

      Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

      Did you know you can vote for a winner in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award each year? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month as we read and discuss some of the MCBA nominated books. Cast your vote for your favorite nominated title, right here at the library. This program is for kids in 4th, 5th and 6th grade (or equivalent ages). Registration is required. For more information, please contact jpittel@cambridgema.gov. This month we're reading The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet by Jake Maia Arlow (Dial, 2024). Limited copies of the book will be available at the Central Square Library. Pizza will be provided!

    • Mid Cambridge NCDC meeting

      Online,

      Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Monthly Meeting

    • Rules of the Road Bicycle Workshop

      Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

      Workshop for people new to biking in a city.

December 2025
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