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Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer? This class will cover serger machine setup, threading a serger, and identifying correct tension settings with different types of fabric. You will learn about ways to use our Elna Extend 864 Air serger to take your sewing skills to the next level by producing special finishing styles, hemming, trimming and assembling your garments. Up to two patrons can register for this class. This class is designed for patrons who have prior experience using a sewing machine to complete many types of fiber arts projects. If you are new to machine sewing, we recommend you take our Sewing 101 workshop before using our serger.

Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer? This class will cover serger machine setup, threading a serger, and identifying correct tension settings with different types of fabric. You will learn about ways to use our Elna Extend 864 Air serger to take your sewing skills to the next level by producing special finishing styles, hemming, trimming and assembling your garments. Up to two patrons can register for this class. This class is designed for patrons who have prior experience using a sewing machine to complete many types of fiber arts projects. If you are new to machine sewing, we recommend you take our Sewing 101 workshop before using our serger.

Introducing the Reel Reads Book Group! Each month we read a book selection with a movie adaptation and discuss the relationship between the two and the merits and/or drawbacks of each. July selection: The Orchid Thief by Susan Orlean & Adaptation (film) How to get the print book: Copies of the book are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours This month’s book and movie may also be available digitally through Libby, Hoopla or Kanopy. This book group meets every other month, in person at the O'Connell Branch. Registration is helpful! For more information contact the branch at 617-349-4019.

As cases continue to increase in Massachusetts and in Cambridge, the City is reminding residents that COVID-19 is still with us. Help prevent the spread by remembering the basics - Wear a mask or face covering, Practice physical distancing, Wash your hands for 20 seconds.

Road Readiness is a free workshop for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want more practice building skills and confidence. Participants will learn skills such as shifting gears, adjusting seats, hand signaling, and safe riding techniques. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.

Road Readiness is a free workshop for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want more practice building skills and confidence. Participants will learn skills such as shifting gears, adjusting seats, hand signaling, and safe riding techniques. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.

Road Readiness is a free workshop for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want more practice building skills and confidence. Participants will learn skills such as shifting gears, adjusting seats, hand signaling, and safe riding techniques. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.

Road Readiness is a free workshop for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want more practice building skills and confidence. Participants will learn skills such as shifting gears, adjusting seats, hand signaling, and safe riding techniques. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.

On-Road Skills is a free workshop designed for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want to build confidence riding safely on city streets. Participants will practice real-world riding skills during a guided ride in Cambridge. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.

On-Road Skills is a free workshop designed for adults who already know how to ride a bike but want to build confidence riding safely on city streets. Participants will practice real-world riding skills during a guided ride in Cambridge. Bicycles and helmets will be provided.