Cambridge Civic Assembly on Public Safety Technologies
Cambridge is holding its first Civic Assembly between October - December 2026 to consider whether, how, and under what conditions the City should use gunshot-detection technology, such as ShotSpotter, and overnight video surveillance of public parks in its approach to public safety, including what rules, safeguards, and oversight should govern their use.
Six Years Later, Search Continues for Mitchel Iviquel
It has been six years since Mitchel Iviquel has been seen by family members or friends. The U.S. Army veteran was believed to be unhoused in the Central Square neighborhood of Cambridge at the time of her disappearance. Anyone with information on her current whereabouts is asked to contact Cambridge Police Detectives.
Free COVID-19 Treatments Are Available in Massachusetts
Vaccines and boosters are the best way to protect against COVID-19. However, even some people who are fully vaccinated may get COVID. People who test positive - whether vaccinated or not - and who are at high risk for serious illness now have access to free treatments that can help prevent severe disease.
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read a and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. This month's selection is "The Witch" by Shirley Jackson. Please drop in!
If you have any questions or story recommendations, please email tmitchell@cambridgema.gov.
Registration is helpful but not required.
Short Story Reading Group (Central Square)
Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the story will be provided, and no preparation is need. This month's selection is "Signs and Symbols" by Vladimir Nabokov. Please drop in!
If you have any questions or story recommendations, please email tmitchell@cambridgema.gov.
Registration is helpful but not required.
CANCELED - O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library.
This month's book selection is also available as a digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive.
[CANCELED] Beginning English Class (Valente)
Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class! This class will be taught at a beginner level. No testing is needed. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Maria Balestrieri at 617-349-4013.
This class will be held at the Valente Branch Library, located at 826 Cambridge St.