Welcome to the Cambridge Public Library!

We look forward to serving you in person, at any of our seven locations throughout the City, or through our web site.

Although our buildings are not open 24/7, our web site is!

Main Library

The new Main Library has received numerous awards, most recently the prestigious Harleston Parker Award (see photos of the award ceremony).

449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

Mon-Thu: 9am-9pm
Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm
Sun: 1-5pm

You're never far from a branch and all the services the Cambridge Public Library has to offer.

DISCOVER

new worlds in our Children's Room!

RELAX

with friends in the Teen Room!

There are so many things to do and take advantage of at the Cambridge Public Library!

Visit our Events & Programs page for fun stuff to do and our Services page to find out what we can do for you!

Upcoming Special Events
Check out what's happening at the Cambridge Public Library!
New Literacy Collection
at the Main Library
2012 Tax Assistance
at the Main Library
Favorite Books of 2011
picked by the staff of the Cambridge Public Library
The Central Square Branch will continue summer hours until further notice
Due to a temporary staff shortage at the Central Square Branch, we will be continuing our summer schedule. We will open for Saturday hours as soon as we are at full staff.