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9:00 AM
This program, led by Zeenat Potia, will introduce and utilize mindfulness techniques to help us examine and regulate everyday life changes with a focus on aging. Participants will learn and benefit from the development of a mindfulness practice to enable responding to getting older in a calm, clear and thoughtful manner.
Registration is required.
This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
9:00 AM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Looking for a way to start your week? Join Chris Monday mornings for thirty minutes of guided meditation and gentle stretching. This will be a great way to relax and start the week.
9:30 AM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop on Mondays at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor.
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 an high beginner level. No testing is needed.. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
10:30 AM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information.
11:00 AM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., 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. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4017 for more information.
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.
11:00 AM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
This is a low impact, easy to follow, 60-min seated class. This class is appropriate for adults of all fitness levels and participants can go at their own pace.
11:45 AM
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 a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
12:00 PM
Community Learning Center (Central Square) 5 Western Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Learn about our Reading/Writing and Math 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 a beginner level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013. No registration is needed. Bring a notebook and pen.
1:00 PM
North Cambridge Senior Center 2050 Mass Ave Cambridge, MA 02140
This fun, friendly dance class is suited for all fitness levels. You will learn basic steps geared towards improving one’s balance. Seated warm up and cool down exercises are performed.
1:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
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 the O'Neill Branch at 617-349-4023.
1:00 PM
Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Led by a Minuteman Senior Services state-certified Medicare benefits counselor, this program is for people who are turning 65 or leaving an employer group health plan due to retirement. Topics include Medicare benefits and coverage gaps, when to apply for Medicare, how to apply for Medicare, health insurance plans that work with Medicare, understanding premiums, deductibles and maximum out of pocket costs, and choosing the right supplement plan. It also covers special considerations and the consequences of not enrolling at the right time.
Registration is requested but not required.
1:00 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.
1:30 PM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge, MA 02139
Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.
2:00 PM
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
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.
3:00 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.
3:30 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to make magnets to decorate their lockers! Snacks provided. No registration necessary.
4:00 PM
Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! For children ages 5 and up (children under age 7 must be accompanied by a caregiver).
The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. This program can accommodate 30 builders. . Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. 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.
4:00 PM
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. Young people are invited to learn more and apply on the iFp website.
4:00 PM
Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139
Join us every other week on Mondays at 4PM to learn and practice Zen meditation with our neighbors at the Cambridge Zen Center!
Each session consists of a 15 minutes of introduction meditation, 20 minutes of sitting, followed by 10 minutes for questions.
For more information about the Cambridge Zen Center, please visit their website!
Questions? Contact Brett Dixon, Library Social Worker, bdixon@cambridgema.gov.
5:00 PM
Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge. Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate.
Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer. This is not an instructional class, but rather a gathering for individuals who want to play and test their skills against other members of the community.
There's no need to register in advance - simply drop by and challenge yourself to improve your mastery of this classic game!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-349-4017 or via email: ipachoncaballero@cambridgema.gov or mmcglathery@cambridgema.gov
5:00 PM
Cambridge Senior Center 806 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139
Easy to learn and fun to dance. Learn the basics of line dancing as well as the newer and more established line dances being done. Have fun, learn new dances, and enjoy the company of others.
5:30 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
City Council Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
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. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
This class will be held at the Valente Branch Library, located at 826 Cambridge St.
6:00 PM
Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Once allies in Sudan’s transitional government, tensions over the country’s political future and plans to integrate the RSF into the regular military led to open fighting in 2023. More than three years later, the war continues with devastating consequences for civilians, including widespread death, displacement, and food insecurity, creating a severe humanitarian crisis.
Join Professor Mai Hassan, Associate Professor of Political Science at MIT and Faculty Director of the MIT-Africa Program, for a conversation about the origins and ongoing consequences of the war, its humanitarian impact, and the challenges facing Sudan’s future. Registration is required.
6:00 PM
Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at an intermediate level. No testing needed.
For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
6:00 PM
O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140
Join S-Cube Diplomacy and the O’Neill Branch Library for a multigenerational STEAM program exploring how plants, pollinators, soil, and people work together in a healthy native garden. Families, youth, adult learners, and community members will learn how pollinator gardens support biodiversity, climate health, and connection through storytelling, observation, and hands-on reflection.
6:30 PM
City Hall, 2nd Floor Sullivan Chamber, 795 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02139
City Council Public Hearing - Property Tax Rate Classification
7:00 PM
Monthly meeting for the Conservation Commission
7:00 PM
Main Library, Richard C. Rossi Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together. Join us for a monthly community gathering and discussion of a variety of books about climate change. We will share thoughts, resources, and occasionally host special guests in a welcoming small-group environment.
Our September book is What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. Copies are available to pick up at the Q&A desk at the Main Library and on the Libby app.
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Registration is required. Please contact alengel@cambridgema.gov with questions.