City Calendar

Saturday

December 21

• 9:30 AM

  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. You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this program. View The Hive's workshop schedule here.

• 10:00 AM

  Solstice Tai Chi & Reflections (Main)

  Main Library, Community Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Explore Qigong warm-ups and the elements of Tai Chi in a low key, friendly environment with instructor, Ellen DeGenova. This session will be infused with winter solstice reflections on the value of darkness, dormancy, strategic retreat and “don’t know mind.” There’s no complicated choreography. A seated option is available. No experience necessary. Registration is required.

• 11:00 AM

  CPL Nature Club: Winter Solstice Story Time

  Main Library, Rey Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Brrr... Winter is coming! On the shortest day of the year, we'll gather for a cozy story time. Come read, sing, and welcome back the light! This program can accommodate 45 people. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The entire party must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly. Unclaimed seats will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

• 12:30 PM

  Equipment and Studio Reservations (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  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.

• 2:00 PM

  Festive Fanfare with musicians of the Boston Festival Orchestra (Main)

  Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join musicians of the Boston Festival Orchestra for "Festive Fanfare," a dazzling celebration of the season's joy and warmth at the Cambridge Public Library! Featuring the radiant power of brass instruments, this festive concert will fill the air with beloved holiday classics, heartwarming melodies, and jubilant fanfares. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this free event celebrates holiday cheer and musical splendor! This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library. Registration is not required.

• 7:00 PM

  "If These Walls Could Talk" Cambridge Program Play Performance

  Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join us for an unforgettable performance of the original play "If These Walls Could Talk." All of the play's performers are participants in The Cambridge Program, which serves residents with disabilities who are age 11 and older.