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The Hive

Getting Started

Are you curious? Creative? Learn how to use our makerspace!

Digital & Traditional Fabrication

Use our equipment, tools and spaces to create your projects.

Multimedia Recording

Use our two studios to create audio and video projects.

Extended Reality

Use our extended reality studio to experience augmented and virtual realities.

About

The Hive is a hub for STEAM learning, creativity, and community collaboration in Cambridge. Its mission is to provide free, hands-on learning opportunities to the Cambridge community, resources for personal projects and to serve as a hub for skill sharing and creative collaboration.

We center equity.
We spark creativity.
You are welcome.
We will help!

The Hive is part of STEAM at the Library. Learn about other STEAM offerings at the Library here.

Features

Hive Safety Training: Required introduction to the space.
101 Workshops: Get trained on the basics of the equipment and spaces in The Hive.
Equipment & Studio Reservations: Once you have been trained on equipment and spaces basics, reserve time in The Hive.
Other Workshops & Events: Specialty workshops and programs offered throughout the year.

Visit our calendar to see what is coming up.

Coming Up

3D Printing 101: Game Piece Design (Main)

Monday, March 31 @ 1:30 PM

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 certification 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.

Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

Tuesday, April 1 @ 1:00 PM

During this reservation period, anyone who has completed Hive training and is certified 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)

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:30 PM

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can be a maker in The Hive?

The Hive is open to individuals with a Minuteman library card. The space is designed for independent use for patrons ages 12 and up and supervised use for children under the age of 12.

How do I reserve equipment and spaces?

How do I contact The Hive?

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For More Information

To learn more about local STEAM programs, visit the Cambridge STEAM Initiative website

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