Google Photos Basics (Main)
Learn how to use Google Photos to organize and save your photos and videos!
In the class, you will learn how to:
Store photos and videos
Organize and understand features of Google Photos
Share photos with friends and family
You will need a Google (Gmail) account for this class - please bring your login info! A laptop will be available for use during class.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration to attend this class is strongly encouraged but not required.
Google Photos Basics (Main)
Learn how to use Google Photos to organize and save your photos and videos!
In the class, you will learn how to:
Store photos and videos
Organize and understand features of Google Photos
Share photos with friends and family
You will need a Google (Gmail) account for this class - please bring your login info! A laptop will be available for use during class.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration to attend this class is strongly encouraged but not required.
Google Photos Basics (Main)
Learn how to use Google Photos to organize and save your photos and videos!
In the class, you will learn how to:
Store photos and videos
Organize and understand features of Google Photos
Share photos with friends and family
You will need a Google (Gmail) account for this class - please bring your login info! A laptop will be available for use during class.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration to attend this class is strongly encouraged but not required.
Horror Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club. We're exploring horror in all forms -- classic horror, queer horror, ghost stories, and more! For our first meeting, we're reading Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Copies are available for pickup at the branch.
For questions, contact Ruby: rvail@cambridgema.gov.
Handsewing for Mending (Valente)
Handsewing For Mending will focus on hand sewing techniques that can be used to repair seams, hems, tears, and more. Participants will learn about tools and materials for hand sewing, a variety of stitches, and when to apply them to restore garments back to wearability.
Registration is required.
Summer Reading: Dance Workshop with Jean Appolon Expressions (Central Square)
Experience the vibrant rhythms of Haitian Folklore in a class led by JAE company dancer Velouse Joseph. Class is accessible to all levels and welcomes kids of all ages and their caregivers. Class includes a guided warm-up followed by traditional Haitian dances. You'll move to the sounds of prerecorded Haitian rhythms as you connect to culture, community, and the joy of movement.
No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
Tween Back to School Bag Charms
We're getting ready to go back to school with some DIY bag charms! Join us at the Main Library in the Curious George Room on Saturday, September 13th to make your own cool charm to attach to your backpack or tote. All materials are provided. This program is for ages 9 - 12. No tickets are required.
Starting a Business Workshop Series: Financial Management Basics (Central Square)
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to start a business in the City of Cambridge. This workshop is a comprehensive, four-week program tailored specifically for early-stage entrepreneurs and established business owners seeking to enhance their business operations. The curriculum addresses key aspects of business operations. This series of workshops will establish a solid foundation in essential principles of entrepreneurship and business ownership.
Workshop 4: Financial Management Basics (Date: Tuesday June 17th, 2025)
Introduction to financial recordkeeping
Understanding cost of goods sold (COGS) and pricing strategies
Basic cash flow management and budgeting
Capital and funding resources
Please register here.
The First Commander Remembered: Washington's Legacy in Cambridge (Main/Virtual)
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series.
Debunk myths and trace the evolution of the public memory of George Washington in Cambridge, Massachusetts, featuring:
J.L. Bell, author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and proprietor of Boston1775.net
Charles Sullivan, co-author of Building Old Cambridge: Architecture and Development and Executive Director of the Cambridge Historical Commission
Hand Embroidery (Central Square)
Hand Embroidery will cover an assortment of basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of embroidery stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs. Suitable for beginners with little or no embroidery experience, or those who want a refresher on the basics.