Solo Aging Series (Virtual)
Join Marni Blank, founder of Begin with the End, for a three-part series designed to give solo agers and those preparing for that possibility the practical tools, emotional support, and community connection they need to plan with confidence.
Session 1 (September 17): Building Your Support System
Who shows up when life changes? Take an honest look at your current support circle, identify gaps, and understand why the right people in the right roles matters more than we think.
Session 2 (October 1): Practical Tools for Planning Ahead
This session walks through what documents, decisions and systems to have in place, how to choose the right support and how to organize your financial and digital life so someone can step in if needed.
Session 3 (October 15): Taking Action: Mindset, Legacy, and Making it Stick
Here we'll address the emotional barriers that keep us stuck, reframing planning as something we do for ourselves and not a sign of decline.
This is a virtual presentation and a link will be provided one hour before each program.
Presented in partnership with Cambridge Neighbors.
Solo Aging Series (Virtual)
Join Marni Blank, founder of Begin with the End, for a three-part series designed to give solo agers and those preparing for that possibility the practical tools, emotional support, and community connection they need to plan with confidence.
Session 1 (September 17): Building Your Support System
Who shows up when life changes? Take an honest look at your current support circle, identify gaps, and understand why the right people in the right roles matters more than we think.
Session 2 (October 1): Practical Tools for Planning Ahead
This session walks through what documents, decisions and systems to have in place, how to choose the right support and how to organize your financial and digital life so someone can step in if needed.
Session 3 (October 15): Taking Action: Mindset, Legacy, and Making it Stick
Here we'll address the emotional barriers that keep us stuck, reframing planning as something we do for ourselves and not a sign of decline.
This is a virtual presentation and a link will be provided one hour before each program.
Presented in partnership with Cambridge Neighbors.
FY2026 Draft CAPER
A Draft version of the City's FY26 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) is available for review and comment.
AAPI Voices Poetry Open Mic with Aparna Paul (Valente)
Celebrate AAPI voices through a poetry open mic & feature! Poets of Asian American/Pacific Islander heritage are invited to share their work and/or recite a cover poem. All adults are welcome to attend.
Interested poets can sign up for a 3-5 minute timeslot in the open mic by filling out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/dszDWm1h2R
Following the open mic, we will be featuring Cambridge-based poet Aparna Paul.
Aparna Paul (she/her) is a writer, chemical engineer, banana bread enthusiast, & amateur crossword constructor based in Cambridge, MA. Her poetry & prose has been recognized by Reckoning, DMQ Review, & Gaining Ground, among others. She edited the anthology Reflections of The Land (Literary Cleveland, 2022) and is a co-editor of GOOD SOUP, now on hiatus (@goodsoup.mag on insta!). She performs regularly, hosts occasionally, and slams sometimes at the Boston Poetry Slam at the Cantab Lounge. HOME FREE (Game Over Books, 2025) is her debut full-length poetry collection. Books will be available for purchase.
Coffee will be provided.
Starting a Small Business workshop series (Central Square)
Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop!
Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed. This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow.
Workshop 1: Foundation and Idea Validation - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Key Principles of Entrepreneurship: Discussing business ownership, risk, and mindset
Developing and Validating Your Idea: Identifying problems, solutions, and testing the market
Understanding the Fundamentals of Customer Service: Core concepts for enhancing customer experiences
Introductory Ideas in Marketing and E-commerce: Brief overview of digital presence and sales channels.
Please register here.
If you have any questions or issues with registration, contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.
AI Training for Job Seekers - Workshop Series (Main)
The Cambridge Public Library and the African Bridge Network (ABN) are offering an AI training for people looking for jobs. This training will teach you how to use AI tools safely and effectively to help with your career.
Through the workshops, participants will learn strategies to:
Find better ways to look for jobs
Update and customize resumes for different positions
Practice and prepare for job interviews
Get help dealing with common challenges in today’s job market
This is a six-part workshop series. Register here by October 27. Attend at least 4 of the 6 workshops and complete 4 of 5 assignments to earn a certificate and become eligible for a free refurbished laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sessions will be held in-person at the Main Library (449 Broadway)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
️ Wednesdays & Thursdays | 6:00–8:30 PM
Dates:
• October 28 & 29
• November 4 & 5
• November 12 & 19
If you have any questions or need help with the application, call 857-235-9382 or CPLDigitalEquity@cambridgema.gov.
To learn more about this program, please go to: africanbn.org/ai-training/