Library Art Displays
The library is home to a permanent exhibition by Ellen Driscoll, photographs by Diane Asséo Griliches, and murals by Caleb Neelon and Silvia López Chavez.
Norfolk Street Reconstruction Project
Norfolk Street from Broadway to the Somerville line is scheduled for reconstruction in 2026 as part of the City's Five Year Plan for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction
Shoot for the Stars - Public STEAM Programs
Let’s support astronomy and STEAM programs at Cambridge Public Libraries to help teach about the wonders of the night sky in partnership with local astronomy and STEAM organizations.
Alcohol License
Annual Alcohol License fall into two categories, Retail On-Premise for restaurants, hotels & clubs and Retail Off-Premise for package stores and markets. Both are issued by the License Commission in conjunction with the State's Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC). Retail On-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 12 and Cambridge Regulations. Retail Off-Premise is governed by both Massachusetts General Law ch. 138, sec. 15 and Cambridge Regulations. The process for applying for a license takes a minimum of eight to ten weeks.
September 19 Traffic Impacts
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures this week and weekend due to the Central Square Night Market.
Common Victualler Licenses
A Common Victualler License is issued by the Cambridge License Commission and governed by Massachusetts General Laws, Ch. 140, Sec. 2-9. Every food service establishment in the City of Cambridge with capabilities for cooking, preparing, and serving food is required to have a Common Victualler License.