The Valente Memorial Branch Library is located at 826 Cambridge Street. It is in an area between Lechmere and Inman Square which receives many of Cambridge's new immigrants. The branch plays host to a community that includes large populations from the Caribbean and the Portuguese speaking countries of Cape Verde, Portugal and Brazil.

At the core of the Valente Branch is a staff that works to create a friendly and inviting environment and to respond to the continuously changing informational needs of the community. To this end the library features an array of programs, services and outreach projects for both children and adults (view this month's events). Of special interest are the English conversation classes which are ongoing and well attended. Beginners meet on Mondays 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. and intermediates on Wednesdays 6:15-7:45 p.m.

The library is especially proud of housing the Rogers Sr. Center for Portuguese Culture (The Rogers Collection). This is a collection of Portuguese Language books, videos, and cassettes that allows us to respond to the needs of a burgeoning Portuguese speaking community. Each May the branch features its annual Rogers Program which celebrates the Portuguese speaking community through foods, music, dance and other arts.