FixIt Clinic (Main)
Learn to fix your broken household items, such as electronics, appliances, clothing, and toys etc. at the Fixit Clinic. Volunteer Fixit coaches will review, take apart, and assist in repair attempts. Gain the confidence and knowledge to make repairs and teach others to do the same. This event takes place in The Hive, located on L1 of the Main Library. Open to all ages, registration is required. This event is brought to you by the Cambridge Public Library, The Cambridge Department of Public Works, and Fixit Clinic.
Register to participate: bit.ly/itemcheckin
Volunteer to be a coach: bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup
FixIt Clinic (Main)
Learn to fix your broken household items, such as electronics, appliances, clothing, and toys etc. at the Fixit Clinic. Volunteer Fixit coaches will review, take apart, and assist in repair attempts. Gain the confidence and knowledge to make repairs and teach others to do the same. This event takes place in The Hive, located on L1 of the Main Library.
Open to all ages, registration is required. This event is brought to you by the Cambridge Public Library, The Cambridge Department of Public Works, and Fixit Clinic.
Register to participate: bit.ly/itemcheckin
Volunteer to be a coach: bit.ly/inpersoncoachsignup
4 Mellen Street Affordable Housing Application Information Session
The application period for Homeowners Rehab Inc. (HRI)’s 29-unit affordable development at 4 Mellen Street in Cambridge is now open. Click here to fill out the application online. Physical applications are available at the following locations:
810 Memorial Drive, #200, Cambridge, MA 02139
City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139
City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Multi-Service Center, 362 Green St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139
Completed applications can be returned to HRI as follows:
Online: https://waitlistcheck.com/MA3398
By Email: FourMellen@Wingatecompanies.com
By Mail: 810 Memorial Drive, #200, Cambridge, MA 02139
Applications are available from June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. with a lottery to be held August 13th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Teams. Applicants are not required to attend the lottery.
To learn more about the application and lottery process, please attend one of the upcoming information sessions:
In person: Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at 810 Memorial Drive, 3rd Floor, Cambridge MA 02139
Online via Teams: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Teams Meeting link: https://shorturl.at/BxHwS
For more information about this project, please visit https://linktr.ee/FourMellen.
For information about eligibility or the application process, please contact HRI at (617) 693-0981or email FourMellen@wingatecompanies.com.
Customizing phone accessibility settings (Main)
Learn how to make your smartphone (iPhone or Android) easier to use. Learn how to use different accessibility settings for vision, hearing and interacting with your smartphone. This class will be delivered by a DOORS program instructor. To learn more about the DOORS program, please go to https://www.digitalpsych.org/doors-program.html
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Half Crown-Marsh NCD Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. Register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMOct2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 859 6940 9390
1. HCM-660: 1001 Memorial Drive, by Herbert Rothfarb: Erect wooden fence and add new retaining wall base at sidewalk. Continued from August hearing.
2. Minutes
Mac OS: Finding and Organizing Your Files (Main)
Want to build your confidence using the Mac operating system? Learn how to to navigate the Mac operating system, manage applications using the Dock, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files, and more.
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.