Cambridge Young Authors' Squad - CYAS with guest author Kate McGovern (O'Neill)
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. There will be time for share-outs/workshopping, as well as group or solo writing. Snacks are provided!
This week we will be joined by guest author Kate McGovern.
If you are attending for the first time, registration is helpful, but not required.
Cambridge Young Authors' Squad - CYAS with guest author, Kendall Kulper (O'Neill)
Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing. There will be time for share-outs/workshopping, as well as group or solo writing. Snacks are provided!
This week we will be joined by guest author, Kendall Kulper.
If you are attending for the first time, registration is helpful, but not required.
Public Advisory Consultation Meeting - 723-731 Cambridge Street
The Community Development Department of the City of Cambridge will hold a Public Advisory Consultation meeting per Section 19.43 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. Public Advisory Consultations are intended for members of the public to learn about a proposed development and provide non-binding input directly to the developer.
CANCELED/POSTPONED: Reading Group: How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective (Central Square)
We are postponing today’s session of our reading group. We plan to have our Tuesday discussion about today’s materials!
“If Black women were free, it would mean that everyone else would have to be free since our freedom would necessitate the destruction of all the systems of oppression.”
- Combahee River Collective, April 1977
This event is part 1 of 4 of our reading group to discuss How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. We will read and discuss the book in sections as follows:
Session 1 - Intro, Barbara Smith
Session 2 - Beverly Smith, Demita Frazier
Session 3 - Alicia Garza, Angela Davis, comments
Session 4 – Reflections on Cambridge present and future
Participants are encouraged to come to as many sessions as they can — and all are welcome! Copies of the book are available for pickup at the Central Square Branch.
This event was created in partnership with Community Conversations: Sister to Sister, the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, and the Cambridge Women’s Commission.
Fresh Pond Golf Course Open for 2025 Season!
Fresh Pond Golf Course is excited to welcome golfers back to the course for the 2025 season! Whether you are a long-time season pass holder or new to the sport, we hope you will enjoy the beautiful, 9-hole municipal course located next to Fresh Pond Reservoir in West Cambridge.
(CANCELED) Drop In Tech Help at the Library (Valente)
This event has been canceled due to the temporary closing of the Valente Branch.
Looking for some basic computer or mobile device guidance? Want help using an online resource?
Drop in tech help at Valente can assist you with signing up for low-cost home internet, setting up your computer or mobile device, making an email account, navigating websites or databases, and other basic technology assistance.
If you would like assistance with a device, please bring the device, all cords, and any account information.
Library staff cannot be held responsible for damage to patron-owned equipment.
If you have questions, please send them to: kmcquown@cambridgema.gov
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
Community Benefits Advisory Committee
The Community Benefits Advisory Committee (CBAC) will meet to advance its purpose to act on the Guiding Principles for Community Benefits Funding set forth in the Community Needs Assessment.
Summer Reading: Patio Project (Valente)
This event has been moved inside due to a chance of rain.
Join us for STEAM activities for all ages outdoors at Valente's patio!
This month we will be making winged-seed models to explore nature's seed dispersal strategies!
In the case of weather complications, this program will be held inside.