Cambridge Public Library Cancels January 26 3D Printing 101 Workshop

Cambridge Public Library has canceled the 3D Printing 101 workshop scheduled for today at the Main Library. The class, set for 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM at 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, is listed on the library calendar as cancelled, with the page metadata showing Last Updated: 1/26/2026.

This session was the library's entry-level hands-on training to learn to 3D print using the library's Prusa 3D printers and to create a 3D model to print with Tinkercad. The original event page noted required preparations for attendees: completion of Hive Safety Training and creation of a free Tinkercad account before attending. Participants who registered or planned to stop by should verify their registration status and any next steps via the event listing at cambridgema.gov/Departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2026/01/26/cancelled3dprinting101main.

For makers and newcomers, the cancellation matters because it affects access to supervised time on the library's Prusa machines and the chance to move from digital design to physical prints in one session. The workshop design was practical and hands-on, aimed at guiding users through model creation, file prep, and print workflows. Missing this opportunity may delay planned projects that depended on library equipment or the class's safety sign-off.

If you were planning to attend, check the event page for whether the library will offer a makeup session or updated registration information. The listing included a registration link and contact details; use those contacts to ask about refunds, rescheduling, or available alternatives. If you still need Hive Safety Training or a Tinkercad account, complete those steps so you are ready for the next class or an open makerspace slot.

Community makers who rely on library printers for prototyping, education, or hobby work should treat this as a prompt to reconfirm bookings and backups. If you have a small print job that was timed for today, plan to queue it for the next available session or export your STL and check other local makerspaces for availability.

The cancellation highlights how quickly community training schedules can change and why it helps to have accounts and safety training complete ahead of time. Keep an eye on the library calendar and the event page for updates, and be ready to jump into the next 3D Printing 101 when Cambridge Public Library brings the class back online.