Events

This free online exhibit explores the fascinating and complex history of cochineal, a vibrant red pigment originating in the Americas, and its link to global trade relationships and power dynamics.

Towns, farms, waterways, and woods—discover how Rembrandt, Van Goyen, Van Ruisdael, and more approached these subjects as meditations on humankind’s relationship with the environment.

Transport yourself over millennia and marvel at East Asian ceramics of all shapes, styles, colors, and textures.

Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!

Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!

We offer free admission for families to one new Greater Boston cultural institution or attraction for each day in August, including zoos, museums, wildlife sanctuaries, performance venues, and more!

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.

Sidewalk Games and Mosaic Art

This event has been moved to August 12th due to forecast of high temperatures on original date.

Visit the Collins Branch to make and take a hands-on project.

Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then

The Harvard Film Archive screens films Friday through Monday at our cinematheque located in the historic Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts right in Harvard Square. Click on links for details!

Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles?

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can 

Kids of all ages will explore social movements through games, hands-on projects, and making their own t-shirt!

Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!

Join us at local parks for free, family-friendly activities, performers, and entertainment this summer!

Just for you and the baby!

Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing!

In this Creative Aging Poetry class, participants will have the opportunity to put their poetry muscle to work in a safe, creative, and supportive community.

Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production?

Visit the O'Neill Branch to make and take a hands-on project.

Hosting the sessions will be Cambridge native and saxophonist
Bobby Tynes and his amazing all star rhythm section featuring
Frank Wilcon's on keys, Sergio Bellotti on drums and Wes Wirth on
the bass.

In this workshop, you will learn about our makerspace, how to use our resources, and how to keep safe in The Hive. Registrati

Join us outside in front of the Valente Branch Library (826 Cambridge St.) for activites for all ages!

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class this summer!