Celebrate National Black Business Month
This August, Cambridge celebrates National Black Business Month to honor the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs who strengthen our community and economy.
Participatory Budgeting 11 Vote Results Party
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!
Climate Action Book Club (Collins)
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.
Reel Reads Book Group (O'Connell)
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.
LGBTQ+ Film series
Film: Bros
Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer.
Sustainability Dashboard
The City of Cambridge Community Development Department has created a sustainability dashboard to track the progress of climate, transportation, and energy goals.
Fresh Pond Golf Course Welcomes New Golf Director Jo-Anna Krupa
With Fresh Pond Golf Course now open for the 2024-2025 season, we asked Jo-Anna Krupa about her path to Golf Director and her vision for Fresh Pond Golf Course. Read the interview below to learn more about Jo-Anna’s take on municipal golf courses, her favorite hole to play at Fresh Pond, and more!
CPP Enrollment Fair
Join the Cambridge Office of Early Childhood to learn more about the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP). Families can apply to CPP for the 2027-2028 school year from October 1 through November 13, 2026.
Using Google Calendar (Main)
Want an easier way to keep track of appointments, events, and reminders? Come learn Google Calendar, a free scheduling tool that works on your phone, tablet, or computer.
We'll cover the basics: creating and editing events, setting reminders, sharing calendars with family or coworkers, and syncing across your devices. No experience needed, just bring your questions (and a Google account if you have one).
This class is a part of the AARP curriculum. To learn more about AARP please go to: www.oats.org
To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass.
Registration is encouraged, but not required.