Cambridge Public Library Closing for Renovations Aug. 17-23

After five years and over 3 million visitors, Cambridge Public Library will close August 17-23 for restoration and upgrades that cannot be done while open.  

The system's five open branches—Boudreau (245 Concord Ave), Central Square (45 Pearl St), Collins (64 Aberdeen Ave), O'Neill (70 Rindge Ave), and Valente (826 Cambridge St)—will be open regular hours. The O'Connell Branch (48 Sixth St) is currently closed for renovation.

We look forward to re-opening on August 24 with refinished wood floors, additional electrical outlets on the Research Floor, re-painted walls, relamped light fixtures and reconfigured check-in and check-out areas.

When the Main Library reopens on August 24, they will debut our new Express Checkout system, featuring: Self-Service Reserves and More Self-Checkout Stations!!

What Does It Mean for You?

• Track down that library card.  You'll need it to check out materials.
• Replacement cards—usually $1—will be free until September 30.
• Self-service reserves will be shelved alphabetically by your last name.
• Staff will always be available to help when you need them.

Committed to Your Privacy

• Express stations offer you the highest level of personal privacy.
• All reserves will be shelved spine down so that titles are not visible.
• Don't want your name visible on your reserved items? Have a staff member help you set up an alias!
• Hands off! Only you can check out items reserved on your library card.