Biomedical Careers Training Program
Just A Start
Wellington Harrington Outside CambridgeJAS Biomedical Careers Program provides nine months of intensive training to prepare adults for entry-level careers in the life sciences.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (English language learners)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Thursday, December 7 5pm – 6pm
Also: Monday, December 11 5pm – 6pm
Learn about our CNA Training Programs for English language learners. Classes start in February!
Computer Classes at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
Mid CambridgeThe Cambridge Public Library offers free computer classes, please call or check out website for upcoming classes.
Early Childhood Education Career Training Program
DHSP Community Learning Center and Cambridge Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
This is a free program to help people prepare for a career in early childhood education.
Literacy and ESOL at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
CambridgeportThe Literacy Project offers free classes in English conversation, job hunting and resume writing.
Sign Up for English Class (ESOL)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, December 12 4pm – 6:30pm
Also: Fri, January 12 2024 9:30am – 12pm; Mon, January 22 2024 6pm – 8:30pm; and Thu, February 1 2024 9:30am – 12pm
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!
Sign Up for High School Equivalency Prep (HiSET/GED) and Reading, Writing and Math Classes
DHSP Community Learning Center
Tuesday, December 5 6pm – 8pm
Also: Tue, January 9 2024 6pm – 8pm; Tue, February 6 2024 6pm – 8pm; and Tue, March 5 2024 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.
The Hive
Cambridge Public Library
Mid CambridgeThis is our state-of-the-art makerspace at the Main Library. It is a hub for learning, creativity, and collaboration filled with beginner to professional-level workshops and equipment
YouthBuild Just A Start
Just A Start
Wellington HarringtonWe are a youth workforce development program for out-of-school youth ages 16 - 24 from Boston Metro North communities. Students work towards their HiSET while developing workforce readiness skills.
3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 5 7pm – 8:30pm
Also: Thursday, December 7 7pm – 8:30pm and Tuesday, December 26 1pm – 2:30pm
Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Sindoh 3D printers.
Agenda for Children OST Trainings
Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST)
The Cambridge Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time has many years of experience in creating vibrant professional development opportunities for OST providers.
All About Zoom: Online Meeting Basics
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 6 11am – 12pm
Learn how to use Zoom, get some hands-on practice, and get all of your questions answered!
Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 6 10:30am – 12pm
Also: Friday, December 8 10:30am – 12pm; Wednesday, December 13 10:30am – 12pm; and Friday, December 15 10:30am – 12pm
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class.
Beginners’ Mandarin Class (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Saturday, December 9 10am – 11:30am
Also: Saturday, December 16 10am – 11:30am
Come to the Library and learn the second most-spoken language in the world!
Boudreau Branch Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Wednesday, December 13 12pm – 1pm
December Title: Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery.
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 26 12pm – 1pm
December title: Still Life by Louise Penny.
Brewery Book Club (Lamplighter)
Cambridge Public Library
Wed, January 3 2024 7pm – 8:30pm
You're invited to our January Brewery Book Club, where Lamplighter and the Cambridge Public Library team up to highlight contemporary works from marginalized voices while having a beer.
Cambridge Council on Aging Men's Group
Cambridge Council on Aging
Tuesday, December 19 10:30am – 11:30am
Join our Men’s Group. Light refreshments will be served.
This event will take place at the Cambridge Senior Center in our 2nd floor Kitchen Classroom.
Cambridge Police Cadet Program
Cambridge Police Department
Our cadet training program is a paid, benefitted full-time position with a two-year commitment for Cambridge residents between ages of 18-23 who are interested in pursuing a career in public safety.
CCTV Classes en Español, em Português, epi an Kreyòl Ayisyen
Cambridge Community Television
Mid CambridgeWe now offer media arts classes in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole!
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Information Sessions (Cambridge Residents)
DHSP Community Learning Center
Monday, December 4 10am – 11am
Also: Wednesday, December 6 1pm – 2pm; Wednesday, December 20 10am – 11am; and Mon, January 8 2024 10am – 11am
Learn about our CNA Training Program for Cambridge residents. Classes start in March!
Consumer Advice for Seniors
Cambridge Council on Aging
Thursday, December 28 11am – 12:30pm
Laura Nichols, Executive Director of The Cambridge Consumers’ Council will be at the Cambridge Council on Aging. She will be available to answer any consumer related questions that you may have.
Contemporary Book Group (Main)
Cambridge Public Library
Tuesday, December 19 6pm – 7pm
This month's book: The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka
Cookbook Book Group (Collins)
Cambridge Public Library
Thursday, December 7 6pm – 7pm
December selections: Mamushka (2015), Kaukasis (2017), Summer Kitchens (2020) and Home Food (2022) by Olia Hercules.
Delivery and Senior Services at the Library
Cambridge Public Library
We offer a monthly delivery of library materials to Cambridge residents who are unable to visit a library due to short- or long-term disability or infirmity.