Open Shop- Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
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.
Tool Reservations for this date will open two weeks prior, October 4 at 9am.
Office of Early Childhood
The Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC) works to develop an easily accessed, aligned and coherent system of affordable high-quality education and care that begins with prenatal care and extends through third grade in Cambridge. OEC also oversees the Cambridge Preschool Program, which provides access to free preschool for all Cambridge 4-year-olds.
COA Lunch and Learn
Join MIT AgeLab researchers on Thursday, September 28 at the Cambridge Senior Center (806 Massachusetts Ave.) from 12 - 1 p.m. for a "Lunch and Learn" event exploring our current understanding of the evolution of the longevity economy.
Technology for the Community Learning Center
Support students and teachers in an English as a Second Language class at a Community Learning Center (CLC) satellite location by purchasing Chrome Books, a projector, and a portable screen to enhance their learning experience. This class has been funded to be held at least for the next 4 years.
52 New Street Information Session
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/.
Winter Warming Center
The Winter Warming Center, open December 1 through April 30 for the 2025-2026 season, provides a safe and welcoming space at night for adults experiencing homelessness. The nightly maximum capacity at the Warming Center is 35 individuals.
Magic Tree House Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)
Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month. Pick up a copy of the book beforehand. Our September book is Magic Tree House #1, "Dinosaurs Before Dark."
This event is onsite at O'Connell, with the option to attend virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the O'Connell Branch at 617-349-4019.
For questions about the Magic Tree House book club, please email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov.
52 New Street Information Session
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/.