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City Manager Yi-An Huang stands at a podium, delivering a speech to an audience.
City Manager Message
Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on the significance of caring for Cambridge’s parks and open spaces.
Cambridge families enjoy a sunny day at Danehy Park.
A Game Plan for Danehy Park
Learn about the history of Danehy Park and see how it transformed into the lively park it is today.
Fresh Pond Reservation on a sunny day.
Fresh Pond Reservation: A Respite from Hectic City Life
Learn about the history of Fresh Pond Reservation and what the future holds for one of Cambridge’s most well-loved open spaces.
A Miyawaki forest stands tall in Danehy Park.
Cambridge’s Growing Urban Forest
Find out how Cambridge’s trees improve our neighborhoods and support local wildlife.
Cambridge Cemetery from above in the daytime.
Neighborhood Parks and Open Space Gems
Discover some of Cambridge’s neighborhood parks and open spaces for all to enjoy.
North Cambridge from above in the daytime.
Recent Investments and Renovations
Learn about what’s being improved in Cambridge and check out current repair and renovation projects.
A colorful abstract painting of different animals hangs onto a structure of the Universal Design Playground.
Public Art Program Responds to Unexpected Surprises and Learnings
Cambridge’s Percent-for-Art Ordinance brings color and creativity to the City.
Symbolic flags provide shade and decorate Hoyt Field.
Hoyt Field Through Cambridge Youth’s Eyes
Want to know what Hoyt Field means to Cambridge residents? Learn about some community engagement projects that celebrate Hoyt Field.
Cambridge residents sit at picnic tables in a local green space, covered by a shade structure.
Parks and Their Shade Help People Stay Healthy and Cool
Need to cool off this summer? Check out some of Cambridge’s designated Cool Spots and areas of shade.
Cambridge Main Public Library at night.
AI and Us - Cambridge Town Hall Sparks a Community Conversation About the Future
Technology continues to evolve faster each day, but how much do we really understand its impact? The Cambridge Public Library recently hosted a Town Hall for community members to discuss the role of AI in everyday life, exploring its exciting potential and its unknown challenges.
Aerial shot of the Main Cambridge Public Library in the daytime.
Top Ten Checked Out Cambridge Public Library Books in 2025
Need a book recommendation? Take a look at four categories of the Top 10 Most Checked Out Books from the Cambridge Public Library in 2025!
Frontal shot of City Hall with a clear blue sky behind it.
Cambridge Expands Legal Protections - Recognizing Every Family, Every Relationship
Two new classes have been added to the Cambridge Municipal Code! Learn how using new language is powering forward a more inclusive, equitable City.
Landscape photo of Inman Square dining establishments, a resident riding alongside the road on a bike with a glowing sunset in the background.
Support for Small Business Programs Helps Ensure Economic Opportunities
Cambridge’s small business programs are helping local shops thrive while transforming neighborhoods into vibrant spots to connect with others and celebrate community.
Rachel Tanenhaus (center), ADA Coordinator for the City of Cambridge, holds Disability Pride signs before marching with the Cambridge Commission for Disabilities staff and supporters during the Cambridge River Festival parade.
What Disability Pride Means to Cambridge Leadership
July is Disability Pride Month. In honor of Disability Pride Month, Rachel Tanenhaus, ADA Coordinator for the City of Cambridge and Executive Director of the Cambridge Commission for People with Disabilities, reflects on what disability pride means to her.
An open register book displaying a list of members with names and details written in cursive handwriting, set on a purple textured background.
Uncover Your Family's Past
Discover how the Cambridge Public Library can help you trace your ancestry with free access to historical records, genealogy databases, and expert guidance. Whether you're just starting or diving deeper, explore how to connect with your past through local archives, city directories, and census data.
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Save on Museums- Reserve a Pass
The Cambridge Public Library’s Museum Pass Program makes cultural exploration more affordable for residents by offering free or discounted admission to 11 museums and cultural attractions. Learn how to reserve a pass and enjoy hands-on learning, art, history, and more—thanks to your library card.
Person composting kitchen waste in a large wooden bin at a community garden.
Turn Food Waste Into Clean Energy
Cambridge’s composting program transforms food scraps into clean energy and fertilizer through an innovative digestion process. By reducing landfill waste, lowering costs, supporting climate goals, and even decreasing rodent activity, composting is helping build a healthier, more sustainable Cambridge—one banana peel at a time.
A family of five, a mother and four children, sit closely together on a sofa, engaged in reading books. The room appears cozy, illuminated by natural light.
Connect with New Parents Through Baby University
Baby University (Baby U) is a free 14-week program that supports Cambridge families with children age 0–3. Through Saturday workshops, one-on-one visits, and community connections, Baby U helps parents build stronger relationships with their children—and each other—while offering long-term support through the Baby U Alumni Association.
our top nonfiction books
Most Read Books in Cambridge in 2024
In 2024, the Cambridge Public Library revealed the top 10 most borrowed books, with The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride leading the fiction category, while The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt topped nonfiction. The children's book Dog Man: The Scarlett Shedder was the most popular among young readers. March saw the highest number of checkouts, contributing to a total of nearly 1.1 million books borrowed that year.
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How Cambridge Arts Cares For 280+ Public Artworks
Cambridge’s Percent-for-Art ordinance, established in 1979, has led to the city housing the largest municipal collection of contemporary public art in the region, along with the responsibility of maintaining it. The 2024 exhibition Rust Happen(s): Caring for the Public Art Collection showcased the challenges of preserving outdoor artworks, from rust and graffiti to storm damage, and highlighted the meticulous work of Cambridge Arts’ conservation team. Through stories of restored sculptures and murals, the exhibit underscored the science behind art conservation and encouraged community engagement in protecting public art.
A sky view of Inman Square that was fully redesigned and reconstructed.
Refining Protocols Following Serious Crashes
Cambridge has protocols in place to respond to fatal or serious traffic crashes. They include an enhanced Safety Audit Program and data analysis.
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