City Calendar

Wednesday

June 12

• 11:00 AM

  Morning Sing-Along (Main)

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

  It's a Library dance party! All ages. This program can accommodate 130 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, 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.

• 1:00 PM

  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.

• 3:30 PM

  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.

• 3:30 PM

  Pop-Up Video Game Arcade for Teens

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Come game with us! Recreational gaming company, One Up Games, will provide new games and old games across a variety of systems, including Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation. There will be capacity for up to 30 gamers to play at the same time.

• 5:30 PM

  Cambridge Cooks with Afton Cyrus (Main)

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

  Afton Cyrus of Jam Sessions is back for the best time of the year - strawberry season! Come learn how to make your own strawberry rhubarb jam. Cambridge Cooks invites local chefs for a free cooking demonstration, followed by a tasting and Q&A with the chef. About the chef: Afton Cyrus is a freelance food editor and recipe developer based in Arlington, MA. After working for a decade in education, Afton pivoted to pursue her passion for food professionally in 2014. She launched her own small business, Jam Sessions, through which she teaches home canning and preserving workshops, including as an instructor at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts. Her experience led to an 8-year career at America's Test Kitchen, where she created and edited content for multiple New York Times Bestselling and IACP Award-winning cookbooks, including Foolproof Preserving, Bread Illustrated, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs, and The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs.

• 5:30 PM

  Sewing Circle

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Continue building your machine-sewing skills AND receive support as you work on your own sewing projects with our Library sewing community. Participants must register but may drop-in any time during the program. This program is designed for patrons who know the basics of how to use our Janome sewing machines.

• 6:00 PM

  [CANCELED] Parent/Child (Ages 8-12) Book Group (Main)

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

  Location: Main Library 449 Broadway Curious George Room Cambridge Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library. Pizza is provided. For ages 8-12 and a parent or caregiver. Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. For a copy of the book, stop by the Children’s Room or call 617-349-4038. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. This month, we're reading: The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln (Penguin Random House, 2023). For questions about parent/child book group, please email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov.