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
Closed Sundays

Visit All of Our Branches!

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

The Family of Speaker Tip O'Neill Reminisces

with special guest Chris Matthews

Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 pm
Main Library Lecture Hall

Secret Gardens of Cambridge 2012

Sunday, June 10, 10:00am - 4:00pm