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One year after opening in Harvard Square, the Cambridge KiOSK has grown into a year-round place for visitor information, cultural programming, and community gathering. On Sunday, June 7, at 1:25 p.m., the City will mark the anniversary with a free public celebration featuring live music, participatory activities, and a gathering recognizing the people and partnerships that have shaped the KiOSK’s first year.

Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House is partnering with Cambridge Health Alliance for a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, August 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the 17th Annual Port Pride event. The clinic will be located at 71 Cherry Street. Everyone ages 12 and over is welcome to get a free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of immigration status. No ID or health insurance is needed.

At approximately 1:45 this afternoon a Cambridge Police Department Youth Resource Officer assigned to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School accidentally discharged their firearm while using a staff bathroom inside the school. There were no injuries. The officer immediately notified department supervisors and the school administration. CPD then responded to the scene and are currently investigating. The school day was not disrupted and there were no other injuries.

Is your phone or tablet low on storage or running slowly? Join us for a free, online class where you’ll learn easy ways to clear space, organize your apps, and improve your phone’s performance. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.

Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that empowers community members to help decide how to spend part of a public budget. The City will allocate a record-high $2 million for this year’s process, which doubles the previous budget of $1 million. The PB outreach team will be collecting ideas from the Cambridge community through direct outreach in public spaces and at public events Sept. 11-Oct. 9, 2023.

Beginning November 1, 2022, commercial generators that produce more than 1,000 lbs of food waste per week will be required to reduce or divert their food waste going into the trash. To assist small businesses in Cambridge with this state regulation, the service and carts will be provided by the city at no cost to the participating businesses. Weekly collection is anticipated to start on October 24, 2022.

Not sure what comes next? Join career coach Sara Reese for an interactive workshop which will help participants identify interests, strengths, and values while exploring careers that align with their goals. Learn about high demand industries in Greater Boston, local education and training options, and practical tools to help you plan your next career move. This class is part of the series Navigating Today's Job Market. You are welcome to join one or all sessions. 1. Career Exploration: Mapping Your Future. O'Neill Branch 11/03, 6-7:30 p.m. 2. LinkedIn Profile+ Building a Professional Network. Central Square Branch 11/10, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 3. Power Your Future: Careers in the Building Trades + Green Energy. Main Library 11/17, 6-7:30 p.m. 4. Creative Careers: Art, Design, Music + More. Main Library-The Hive 12/1, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to tour The Hive after the program.

Not sure what comes next? Join career coach Sara Reese for an interactive workshop which will help participants identify interests, strengths, and values while exploring careers that align with their goals. Learn about high demand industries in Greater Boston, local education and training options, and practical tools to help you plan your next career move. This class is part of the series Navigating Today's Job Market. You are welcome to join one or all sessions. 1. Career Exploration: Mapping Your Future. O'Neill Branch 11/03, 6-7:30 p.m. 2. LinkedIn Profile+ Building a Professional Network. Central Square Branch 11/10, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 3. Power Your Future: Careers in the Building Trades + Green Energy. Main Library-Community Room 11/17, 6-7:30 p.m. 4. Creative Careers: Art, Design, Music + More. Main Library-The Hive 12/1, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to tour The Hive after the program.

Join Tessa Bachi Haas, ICA/Boston Assistant Curator, for a deep dive into Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, the first retrospective to trace the evolution of Stanley Whitney’s unique and powerful abstractions. In this talk, discover how Whitney developed his iconic gridded format and explore 50 years of powerful, color-saturated painting. Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon is on view at ICA/Boston now through September 1, 2025. The exhibition organized by the Buffalo AKG Art Museum and curated by Cathleen Chaffee, Charles Balbach Chief Curator, Buffalo AKG Art Museum. The ICA/Boston’s presentation is organized by Ruth Erickson, Barbara Lee Chief Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs, with Tessa Bachi Haas, Assistant Curator. This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is not required for in-person attendance. Photo by Mel Taing: Installation view, Stanley Whitney: How High the Moon, ICA/Boston, 2025. © Stanley Whitney

Not sure what comes next? Join career coach Sara Reese for an interactive workshop which will help participants identify interests, strengths, and values while exploring careers that align with their goals. Learn about high demand industries in Greater Boston, local education and training options, and practical tools to help you plan your next career move. This class is part of the series Navigating Today's Job Market. You are welcome to join one or all sessions. 1. Career Exploration: Mapping Your Future. O'Neill Branch 11/03, 6-7:30 p.m. 2. LinkedIn Profile+ Building a Professional Network. Central Square Branch 11/10, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 3. Power Your Future: Careers in the Building Trades + Green Energy. Main Library 11/17, 6-7:30 p.m. 4. Creative Careers: Art, Design, Music + More. Main Library-The Hive 12/1, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to tour The Hive after the program.