Mass Ave Planning Study - A Focus on Porter Square
Porter Square Community Meeting - A Focus on Porter Square - January 30, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us for a virtual Community Meeting as part of the Mass Ave Planning Study (MAPS) to review and provide feedback on alternative ideas for the future of Porter Square! This is your opportunity to weigh in on potential updates, including zoning changes, urban design concepts, and open space improvements.
Tobin Montessori & Darby Vassall Upper Schools Project
The Cambridge Public Schools’ Innovation Agenda will result in the creation of four new upper school campuses serving students in grades 6 to 8. The Tobin and Darby Vassall Upper Schools, located at 197 Vassal Lane, Cambridge, will be the third school to be redesigned.
Film & Discussion for Older Adults
Movie: Here
the story covers the events of a single plot of land and its inhabitants, spanning from the distant past to the 21st century.
Sustaining Community: A Climate Change Book Group (Main/Virtual)
The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together. Join us for a monthly community gathering and discussion of a variety of books about climate change. We will share thoughts, resources, and occasionally host special guests in a welcoming small-group environment.
For our May meeting, we will discuss The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, which was originally our book for February but due to weather, we couldn't meet. Attendees are invited to choose between reading the original text, the illustrated edition, the graphic adaptation, or watching the film version of this book!
This work is available in many different formats. Copies of the print book, the illustrated edition, the graphic adaptation, and the DVD are available at the Main Library Q&A Desk. E-book and e-audiobook copies are available to borrow on the Libby app and immediately on the Hoopla app.
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event.
Registration is required. Please contact alengel@cambridgema.gov with questions.
Around Cambridge
Cambridge builds resilience by strengthening community connections. Learn about opportunities to volunteer, as well as shared resources like parks, walking paths, public transit, and electric vehicle chargers.
First Half 2025 City Manager Update
City Manager Huang has provided a detailed first half 2025 overview, including background on federal challenges facing the City, Cambridge's transparent and accountable local democracy, affordable housing policy changes and investments, and Fiscal Year 2026 budget highlights. We encourage community members to learn more about the amazing work happening across the City and how we are managing many complex and difficult challenges as a community.
Librarian Office Hours (Main)
Visit with our librarians in this informal session – no appointment needed! We can connect you to the reliable information you need and the popular entertainment you want. Come with your questions or let us guide you to some hidden gems.
Did you know can use your library card to...
compare refrigerator models?
learn to play the ukulele?
prepare for the GRE, HiSET, or TOEFL exam?
study Mandarin?
read People magazine on your phone?
Librarian Office Hours (Main)
Visit with our librarians in this informal session – no appointment needed! We can connect you to the reliable information you need and the popular entertainment you want. Come with your questions or let us guide you to some hidden gems.
Did you know can use your library card to...
compare refrigerator models?
learn to play the ukulele?
prepare for the GRE, HiSET, or TOEFL exam?
study Mandarin?
read People magazine on your phone?