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Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch Library! Players of all skill levels and all ages are welcome to participate. Chess sets will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This is a space for individuals to play and test their skills against other members of the community. This is not an instructional class. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 617-349-4023 or via email: sjoycefarley@cambridgema.gov

While trucks and tour buses are allowed to operate within the City of Cambridge, they are still restricted from certain streets, as defined below, unless delivering to addresses on those specific streets. All restrictions are for 24 hours a day, seven days a week unless otherwise noted

After moving to the U.S., Kamrun began taking English classes at the Community Learning Center and is now co-teaching an ESOL class.

Get back to school with these DIY journals! Learn how to make a journal from scratch and decorate it with cut outs, pictures, and 3D pieces to make it pop. Junk journals are an interactive and creative project that helps you keep track of all your favorite events and memories. You'll see examples of different techniques and get to make your own! This program is intended for youth ages 10 - 12. Materials will be provided. For more questions contact Ellen at ekaluza@cambridgema.gov

As part of the Family and Social Justice Section, the Cambridge Police Department has two officers assigned to the City’s Homeless Outreach Project.

The Baker-Polito Administration announced “Red Sox Week” at the Hynes Convention Center to increase access to vaccines for disproportionately impacted communities. The Administration also provided an update on vaccine dose allocations for the week and announced additional regional collaboratives that will now be available for booking appointments on the Commonwealth’s pre-registration system.

This August, Cambridge celebrates National Black Business Month to honor the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs who strengthen our community and economy.

Join us as we announce the winning projects from the PB11 cycle! This celebratory event will take place in the Sullivan Chamber at Cambridge City Hall. Food, drinks, and a great time will be provided!

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic. Each month the group will discuss a book on the topic at hand then hear about a related local program or initiative and how you can take action. Topic: Regenerative Possibilities Book: Not Too Late: Changing the Climate Story from Despair to Possibility - edited by Rebecca Solnit & Thelma Young Lutunatabua Meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. Copies of the book will be available at the Collins Branch during library hours. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information contact Jo at jpercell@cambridgema.gov.

Introducing the Reel Reads Book Group! Each month we read a book selection with a movie adaptation and discuss the relationship between the two and the merits and/or drawbacks of each. September selection: Forrest Gump by Winston Groom & the 1994 film Forrest Gump (dir. Robert Zemekis) How to get the print book and DVD: Copies of the book and DVD are set aside at the O'Connell Branch. Click here for O'Connell Branch Hours This month’s book and movie may also be available digitally through Libby, Hoopla or Kanopy. This book group meets every other month, in person at the O'Connell Branch. Registration is helpful! For more information contact the branch at 617-349-4019.