City Calendar

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

Pride Button Drop-In for Youth (Valente)

Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Join us at the Valente Branch to usher in pride month in style! Make buttons to show off pride flags, or make your own pronoun pins! We will have templates available to fill in. Use your new pride swag to celebrate all month long! This drop-in youth event is for children and teens. The program is recommended for ages 8 and up. If younger siblings under the age of 8 are joining, they must be accompanied by a caregiver. Registration is helpful to recieve a program reminder, but is not required.

LEGO Time (Main)

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

It's a weekly block party! Join friends to design and build amazing LEGO structures. Let your imagination run wild! The Children's Room has plenty of LEGO pieces, so you don't need to bring your own. LEGO pieces are choking hazards for young children. For children ages 5 and up and their caregivers. This program can accommodate 30 builders. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. This program starts promptly and any unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

Cambridge Water Treatment Plant Tour

Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy., Cambridge, MA 02138

A public tour of the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment and Purification Facility, the headquarters of the Cambridge Water Department on the shore of the City's active drinking water supply: Fresh Pond Reservoir.

CPL Nature Club: Bug Walk and Story Time (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for stories, followed by an outdoor walk around the Library (weather permitting), and a simple insect-themed craft.

Zing Laser Cutting 101 (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Learn how to use our Epilog Zing—an industry-standard laser cutting machine. Complete this workshop to earn a badge for the Zing laser cutter. With a badge, you can reserve the Epilog Zing to use on our equipment booking page at designated times. Note: The Epilog Zing laser cutter and Glowforge laser cutter require separate trainings. You must participate in the Glowforge workshop in order to operate our Glowforge Pro laser cutter. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

STEAM Backpack Showcase (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Did you know you can check out backpacks full of fun STEAM activities? Join us as we show off our Birdwatching Backpack, Brain Busters Backpack, Jurassic Pack, and many more. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even take one home! No registration required. Children under age 7 must be attended by a caregiver. Please call 617-349-4019 for more information.

3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Learn how to create your favorite game piece in digital space and print it out using our Prusa 3D printers. Before taking this workshop: Complete Hive Safety Training Create a free Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com You will get hands-on experience running the 3D printer, gain fundamental 3D modeling skills using Tinkercad, and earn your 3D Printing badge for future reservations in The Hive. Create a Tinkercad account at www.tinkercad.com prior to arriving. Parents may need to assist users under the age of 18 to create an account prior to arriving. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

Half-Day Take-and-Makes (Valente)

Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Stop by Valente after the half-day to pick up a take-and-make activity to make at the library or bring home with you. Available while supplies last. No registration is required.

Serger Training (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Are you an intermediate or advanced sewer? This workshop will cover serger machine setup, threading a serger, and identifying correct tension settings with different types of fabric. You will learn about ways to use our Elna Extend 864 Air serger to take your sewing skills to the next level by producing special finishing styles, hemming, trimming and assembling your garments. This workshop is designed for patrons who have prior experience using a sewing machine. If you are new to machine sewing, we recommend you take our Sewing 101 workshop before using our serger.

Wednesdays of Wonder - WOW - Open Gameplay with One Up Games (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Join us for a video game free play event hosted by Massachusetts eSport and gaming venue, One Up Games! Explore virtual worlds with the Oculus Quest, or play the latest titles on XBOX Series S, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch! No registration is required. This event is recommended for ages 7 and up. We will also have board games and puzzles available for younger children.

Hive Teen Hangout (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Have you checked out The Hive yet? Teens are welcome to come learn about our space and try their hand at sticker making, video recording in our studio and more. This is a drop-in event designed for patrons ages 12-18.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

Studio Recording 101 (Main)

Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Are you interested in podcasting, audio production, or video production? The Hive has two state-of-the-art recording studios! Join this workshop to become familiar with studio equipment and software. Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.