Senior Tai Chi
Cambridge Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 1 1pm – 2:30pm
Also: Wednesday, May 8 1pm – 2:30pm and Wednesday, May 15 1pm – 2:30pm
This instructor-led Tai Chi class is open to all individuals to learn this ancient martial art.
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!
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.