Reading of the Combahee River Collective Statement (Central Square)
“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
Come to the Central Square Library to gather for a reading of the Combahee River Collective (CRC) statement. Centered in Black feminist lesbian socialist politics, the CRC argued for the centering of anti-racist and anti-sexist politics within feminist and civil rights organizing respectively. Though the CRC is no longer active, its work and its members continue to have deep influence in Black feminism and beyond.
We will read the statement aloud together, sharing the words and wisdom of the Combahee River Collective with opportunity to discuss their continued resonance.
This event will be followed by a 4-session reading group to discuss the second edition of How We Get Free: Black Feminism and the Combahee River Collective by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. For more information and to register for the reading group, please see here.
This event was created in partnership with Community Conversations: Sister to Sister, the Cambridge LGBTQ+ Commission, and the Cambridge Women’s Commission.
Kick Back & Watch a Movie
Come watch Jurassic Park
(PG-13) on Central Square Library’s big screen and eat free popcorn!
No registration required.
Kick Back & Watch a Movie
Join us to watch The Wizard of Oz on Central Square Library’s big screen and eat free popcorn! No registration required.
Teen Movie Night (Valente)
Movie! Pizza! Treats! Friends! No registration required. This event is for 12-18-year-olds. See you there!
Movie determined by Teen Vote.
The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.
Stories That Stay With Us
Join the Cambridge Peace Commission, Human Rights Commission, and Commission on Immigrant Rights and Citizenship for a film screening of A Man Called Otto as part of Meet Your Neighbor Month. Enjoy food, connect with fellow community members, and take part in a day of conversation and community connection.
A Deeper Look at Key City Initiatives for FY26
Cambridge’s FY26 budget outlines sustained investments in affordable housing, equity, sustainability, and safe streets while prioritizing financial flexibility amid growing economic uncertainty and the wind-down of federal pandemic aid.
Videography 101 (Main)
Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then, spend some time becoming familiar with video editing software while working with your footage. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
Videography 101 (Main)
Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then, spend some time becoming familiar with video editing software while working with your footage. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
Videography 101 (Main)
Step into the Hive's state-of-the-art recording studio and film a short video of yourself in front of our green screen. Then, spend some time becoming familiar with video editing software while working with your footage. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.