City Calendar

Thursday

June 20

• 10:00 AM

  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.

• 11:00 AM

  One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library (by appointment)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Stop by at the Main Library for our drop-in hours! Drop-in sessions will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. We can help you with: accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices e-mail and searching the web smartphone and mobile app questions We are not able to help you with: installing advanced software programs completing online transactions for you computer hardware and technical maintenance If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov

• 11:00 AM

  Toddler Story Time (Main)

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

  We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs. Designed for children 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. 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. 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.

• 12:00 PM

  One-on-One Tech Help at Main Library (by appointment)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want to learn how to access audiobooks and eBooks? Sign up for tech help! Appointment will be limited to 30-minutes for each patron. We can help you with: accessing library eBooks, audiobooks, and other eResources on your devices e-mail and searching the web smartphone and mobile app questions We are not able to help you with: installing advanced software programs completing online transactions for you computer hardware and technical maintenance If you have any questions, please contact Gina Josette Rivera by email at gjosette@cambridgema.gov

• 2:00 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 badged to use equipment or studio(s) can reserve Hive equipment or studio spaces. Staff will assist participants as they are able.

• 2:30 PM

  Puzzle Party (Main)

  Main Library, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

  Join our librarians for tea, cookies and a jigsaw puzzle. An hour of fun and conversation on a Thursday afternoon at the Cambridge Main Library.

• 4:00 PM

  Afternoon 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.

• 6:00 PM

  2nd Annual Spelling Bee (Main)

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

  Join us for the 2nd annual Spelling Bee on June 20, from 6-8 p.m. Cosponsored by the Fletcher Maynard Academy, My Brothers Keeper Cambridge, and Cambridge Public Library.

• 6:00 PM

  Cambridge Cooks with Cambridge School of Culinary Arts: Pride Pasta! (Main)

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

  Cambridge School of Culinary Art's Chef Simone is back with a special Pride Month-themed pasta-making class! Join us as we make rainbow pasta. Cambridge Cooks invites local chefs for a free cooking demonstration, followed by a tasting and Q&A with the chef.

• 7:00 PM

  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.