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9:30 AM
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.
10:00 AM
Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for babies ages 0-18 months and their caregivers.
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
Board of Assessors Meeting
10:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
Flamenco Dance class teaches the various rhythms of different Palos (genre) of flamenco. Learn coordination of footwork, body, arms, and fingers movements. Welcome and enjoy the flamenco experience.
10:00 AM
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. The Intermediate Level is intended for those who have practice with Mynor previously in the Wu style.
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 Wednesday, July 22 at 9 am and close Wednesday, August 12 at 5PM. Participants selected will be notified on Friday, August 14.
Priority will be given to those who were not selected for the spring program.
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 needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
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 high beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! This week, we'll read stories that celebrate our friends and neighbors in our community. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4012 for more information.
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
Join us to sing and move together. 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. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.
11:15 AM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
A fun, dynamic, and ultimately blissful class. We'll work our way through the seven energy centers (chakras) with Let Your Yoga Dance. You will leave with a good workout and a peaceful happy mind/body/spirit. Good for every body!
Registration for each session is required.
This is an in-person class taking place in the Community Room at the Main library.
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 a beginner level. No testing is needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
1:00 PM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Cartoons and Discussion Series
1:00 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
City Council Executive Session
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.
1:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. If you have not completed the training, you will be removed from the class—even if you plan to take it later. To take Safety Training, come to The Hive during Open Shop to watch a ten-minute video or take a Safety Training class. Check hours on our calendar: [link].
Please arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be able to join the class.
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 construct cardboard creations!
2:30 PM
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.
3:00 PM
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 a high beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
3:30 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop. If you have not completed the training, you will be removed from the class—even if you plan to take it later. To take Safety Training, come to The Hive during Open Shop to watch a ten-minute video or take a Safety Training class. Check hours on our calendar: [link].
Please arrive on time. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you will not be able to join the class.
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
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn the basics of using binoculars to bring distant wonders into view! We will start outside (weather permitting), and then move inside for a story time. Binoculars will be provided. Meet the librarian under the shade of the trees that are to your right as you walk towards the library. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a caregiver.
5:30 PM
Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4021 for more information.
5:30 PM
O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in the evening! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.
5:30 PM
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.
6:00 PM
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 and includes the new 128 civics question list. 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, September 2, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
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.
6:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
September Selection: Mooncakes & Milk Bread by Kristina Cho.
Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! Try a recipe and bring your results or thoughts to share and discuss with other cooks. All experience levels welcome. No need to bring a dish to join.
Books will be available for pick up at the Boudreau and Collins Branches during library hours.
This event will take place indoors at the Boudreau Branch - 245 Concord Ave.
For more information contact Liz at edanner@cambridgema.gov or call the Boudreau Branch at 617-349-4017.
6:00 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.
6:00 PM
Online,
Join us for a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 to discuss the next steps for the Gold Star Mothers Memorial Park Remediation and Improvements Project!
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Join the Cambridge Public Library in welcoming the Superintendent of Cambridge Public Schools, Dave Murphy, for a discussion of immigrant students in today's political climate. Panelists will also include Jessica Lander, author of Making Americans, whose book provides historical and current context for the discussion, as well as Vice Mayor Burhan Azeem and Richard Harding, a School Committee member. This event will be moderated by Eugenia Schraa Huh.
6:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Twice a month, kids of all ages are invited to come to Pokemon Club at the O'Neill branch! Each biweekly drop-in event will feature a different Pokemon-themed craft or activity, along with opportunities to play the card game or trade with fellow Pokemon fans.
7:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn how to garden to support pollinators, birds and other species so they can overwinter, reproduce, and thrive year-round.
Amy will cover specifics of how to:
Provide food, water, shelter and nesting sites
Build healthy soil
Remove invasive plants
Avoid chemical use
Minimize nighttime light
Reduce your lawn
Create year-round beauty in your garden
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. The in-person event will take place in the Learning Lab.
7:00 PM
Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Learn how to garden to support pollinators, birds and other species so they can overwinter, reproduce, and thrive year-round.