Calendar

Wednesday

July 31

• 10:30 AM

  Beginner ESOL Class (Central Square)

  Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

  Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Class. This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. For more information call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

• 11:00 AM

  Fiber Crafts Group - Drop-In (O'Connell)

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

  Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters Drop-in with this informal group to work on your craft, get inspired, pick up skills and socialize. Knit, embroider, crochet, spin, mend, cross stitch and more. All crafts are welcome!

• 11:00 AM

  iPhone & iPhone Basics (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  This workshop caters to iPhone or iPad users. Topics will include basic device navigation, Wi-Fi connectivity, settings adjustments, app organization, and fostering confidence in safe device usage. Attendees must bring their own iPhone or iPad. *Please sign into your device with your Apple account ID and Password before class. To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.

• 1:00 PM

  English Conversation Practice, Intermediate (O'Neill)

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

  Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice. This conversation group is for those with an intermediate or high level of English language skill. No testing is required. For more information on other ESOL classes, please call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.

• 3:30 PM

  Sewing 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn the basics of sewing machine operation and safety. This session will cover machine setup, basic functions, threading the machine, reloading the bobbin, sewing straight stitches, and recognizing when stitch tension has gone awry. We’ll also cover some safety best practices when operating a sewing machine. As we learn together, we’ll work on a simple sewing project—a drawstring bag—which most students will be able to complete by the end of the class. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.

• 6:30 PM

  Vinyl Cutting 101 (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Would you like to make your own vinyl signs, stickers, or images to transfer to T-shirts and other textiles? In this workshop, you can learn how to use our Roland Camm-1 GS-24 vinyl cutter. You can then design a sticker and cut it with our vinyl cutter! Registration is required. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.