Parent/Child (Ages 10-13) Book Group (Main/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, April 12 6pm – 7pm
Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book - either in person at the Main Library or virtually on Zoom.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (Main/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, April 12 6pm – 7pm
April's Read: Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut
MCBA Chat (O'Connell / Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, April 12 6:30pm – 7pm
Come talk about this year's Massachusetts Children's Book Award nominees before the final votes are in! Tell us about your favorites, and what you think should win! For ages 8-14.
Studio Recording 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, April 13 10:30am – 11:30am
Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production?
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, April 13 2pm – 6pm
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can
Preschool Story Time (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, April 13 3:30pm – 4pm
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes, with a craft to take and make at home, while supplies last.
3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, April 13 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers.
Toddler Story Time (O'Connell)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, April 14 11am – 11:30am
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.
No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for location and details.
Drop-in Studio
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, April 14 1pm – 4:30pm
This is an opportunity to check-out what The Hive is all about and get started exploring and making right away!
Kids' Classic Fantasy Book Group (O'Connell/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Friday, April 14 5pm – 5:40pm
Our monthly Kids' Classic Fantasy book group is for kids aged 10-14.
Movie Night: Reel Rock
MIT Open Space Programming
Friday, April 14 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Join the MIT Outing Club for the 17th Annual REEL ROCK Film Tour, premiering the best new climbing films. Feel free to bring a blanket or chair along. Snacks will be provided.
Hive Safety Training
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, April 15 9:30am – 10:30am
Also: Saturday, April 29 9:30am – 10:30am
Are you interested in using The Hive?
Videography 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, April 15 11:30am – 12:30pm
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
Creative Build (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, April 15 2pm – 4pm
Join in on creative building fun with K'Nex and Gears!
Sewing 101 (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, April 15 2:30pm – 4pm
In this 90-minute workshop, you'll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety.
Nature in the City Festival
Mass Audubon
Saturday, April 15 4pm – 7:30pm
Also: Friday, May 26 5pm – 8pm; Friday, June 30 5pm – 8pm; and Friday, July 28 5pm – 8pm
This is a free celebration includes nature-based games and activities, art, live music, food, and more for all ages!
Read It! Watch It! Book & Movie Group
Cambridge Public Library
Monday, April 17 6pm – 8:30pm
A new series at the Main Library!
Visit the Broad Discovery Center during April School Vacation Week
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Tuesday, April 18 10am – Friday, April 21 3pm
The Broad Discovery Center, a free public science museum, is offering daily guided tours during the Massachusetts April school vacation week Tuesday, April 18 - Friday, April 21, 10:00 am-3:00 pm.
Vacation Week Program: Neighborhood Bird Watching (O'Neill)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 18 4:30pm – 5:30pm
All ages are welcome to join us as we observe birds right outside the O'Neill Branch.
Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 18 5pm – 8:30pm
During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can
Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 18 6pm – 7pm
April selection: TBD.
HOLD for Poetry Month
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 18 6pm – 7:30pm
Also: Thursday, April 20 6pm – 7:30pm and Tuesday, April 25 6pm – 7:30pm
Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.
O'Connell Branch Adult Book Group (Onsite)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, April 18 6:30pm – 7:30pm
April selection: The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
Vacation Week Program: Button Making Workshop (Valente)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, April 19 11:30am – 12:30pm
Learn how to use a button maker alongside the team from The Hive makerspace and turn your designs into wearable art.
Local Sounds with the Kendall Square Orchestra
MIT Open Space Programming
Wednesday, April 19 12:15pm – 1pm
A selection of classical and modern chamber music from the Kendall Square Orchestra.