Community Preservation Act
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) helps cities and towns preserve the character of their community. A 3% CPA surcharge is included with Property Tax bills to fund affordable housing, open space, and historic preservation projects.
American Sign Language Workshop: The Basics (O'Neill)
Signs for Inclusion: Fun & Practical ASL for Everyday Communication
Join us for a fun, interactive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) and inclusive communication. Participants will learn practical everyday signs, respectful ways to interact with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, expressive communication techniques, and simple real-life ASL scenarios. This activity-based workshop includes silent communication challenges, group participation, and engaging sign language games designed to build confidence and connection through communication. Learn more at Signing Basics.
Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Learn about Officer Wellness
Police officers -- by the very nature of the work they perform -- are exposed to an inordinate amount of human tragedies and behaviors that create stressors they must deal with everyday of their professional careers
Beatmaking (Main)
Learn basic music production skills with FL Studio, a digital music workspace. In this hands-on introductory class, become familiar with core tools for creating and arranging digital beats and melodies. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training and Studio Recording training before registering for this workshop.
FY20 City Manager's Submitted Budget
Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale submitted his proposed Operating and Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20), as well as the proposed FY20-23 Operating and Capital Plans, to the Cambridge City Council on April 22, 2019.
Accessorize Your Backpack (Collins)
Celebrate the start of the school year by making an accessory to hang from your backpack. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
Thursday, August 21: Beaded Lizard Keychains
Thursday, August 28: Gimp Zipper Pulls
Please note: latecomers arriving after 2:30 p.m. may not have time to complete this project.
Accessorize Your Backpack (Collins)
Celebrate the start of the school year by making an accessory to hang from your backpack. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
Thursday, August 21: Beaded Lizard Keychains
Thursday, August 28: Gimp Zipper Pulls
Please note: latecomers arriving after 2:30 p.m. may not have time to complete this project.
Central Square Cooks Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for your Forever Files by Deb Perelman. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)