Sewing 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 1 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Saturday, May 11 2:30pm – 4pm; Monday, May 13 3pm – 4:30pm; and Tuesday, May 14 1pm – 2:30pm
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety.
Sewing Circle
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 1 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 15 5:30pm – 8:30pm and Wednesday, May 29 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community.
Wednesday Word Puzzles (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, May 1 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Drop in to try some fun puzzles every week: word searches, riddles, and variety crosswords!
Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 10am – 11am
Also: Thursday, May 16 10am – 11am and Saturday, May 18 9:30am – 10:30am
Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles?
Songs and Stories (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 10:30am – 10:50am
Also: Thursday, May 9 10:30am – 10:50am; Thursday, May 16 10:30am – 10:50am; and Thursday, May 23 10:30am – 10:50am
Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!
Wellness for Seniors: Zumba Gold
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 11am – 12pm
Put on your dancing shoes to improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles and have fun!
Glowforge 101: Creative Laser Cutting (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 2pm – 4pm
Also: Saturday, May 25 2:30pm – 4:30pm and Thursday, May 30 2pm – 4pm
Learn how to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials using the Glowforge Pro laser cutter in this workshop.
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Cookbook Book Group (Collins)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, May 2 6pm – 7pm
May Selection: Bring It!
Reading Genetic Tea Leaves (Free Hybrid Lecture)
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture and Harvard Museum of Natural History
Thursday, May 2 6pm – 7pm
Can we rely on genetics to predict someone's traits, health risks, and even future events in their life? In this free hybrid lecture, join Dr. Molly Przeworski as she dives into this nuanced question.
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, May 3 9am – 4:30pm
Also: Saturday, May 4 11am – 6:30pm; Monday, May 6 1:30pm – 9pm; and Tuesday, May 7 3pm – 10:30pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Kids' Zine Collective (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, May 3 4pm – 5pm
What's a zine?
Magic Tree House Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, May 3 4pm – 5pm
Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month.
Mental Health First Aid Training (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, May 4 9am – 5pm
Learn How to Support Your Friends, Family, and Neighbors
Hive Safety Training (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, May 4 9:30am – 10:30am
Are you interested in using The Hive?
Rambax MIT
MIT Open Space Programming
Sunday, May 5 3pm – 4pm
This outdoor performance features Rambax MIT, an ensemble dedicated to learning the art of sabar, a vibrant drum and dance tradition of the Wolof people of Senegal, West Africa.
Sing-Along (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 6 10:30am – 10:50am
Also: Monday, May 13 10:30am – 10:50am; Monday, May 20 10:30am – 10:50am; and Monday, June 3 10:30am – 10:50am
Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Wellness for Seniors: Zumba Gold (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 6 11am – 11:45am
Put on your dancing shoes to improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles and have fun!
CPL Nature Club - Spring Birdwatching (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 6 4pm – 5:30pm
Join us as we walk to local wildlife hotspot Danehy Park and search for birds!
Chess Hour (Boudreau)
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 6 6pm – 7pm
Also: Monday, May 20 6pm – 7pm
Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.
The Call Is Coming from Inside the House: A Personal Essay Workshop with Alysia Abbott
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, May 6 6pm – 8pm
Also: Monday, May 13 6pm – 8pm and Monday, May 20 6pm – 8pm
Do you suspect the most urgent story you have to tell is your own but fear being self-indulgent or upsetting family members?
Sign Up for English Class (ESOL)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 9:30am – 12pm
Also: Thursday, May 30 6pm – 8:30pm
Sign up for free English (ESOL) classes and take a placement test. Learn about our programs and the resources that come with being a student at the Cambridge Community Learning Center!
Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 7 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Thursday, May 9 10am – 11:30am and Thursday, May 23 7pm – 8:30pm
Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine.
Board Game Night for Adults (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, May 7 6pm – 7:30pm
Join us for an evening of board games.
Sign Up for High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, May 7 6pm – 8pm
Also: Tuesday, June 4 6pm – 8pm
Learn about our Reading/Writing, Math and Science classes for adults and take a placement test. Students work towards their high school equivalency (GED/HiSET) or just want to improve their skills.