Gabrielle Hamilton presents: Next of Kin: A Memoir (Main)
Harvard Book Store and the Cambridge Public Library welcome Gabrielle Hamilton—chef and owner of Prune restaurant in New York City’s East Village, and award-winning author of Blood, Bones & Butter—for a discussion of her memoir Next of Kin.
Registration is required.
Kindergarten Card Party! (Main)
Party like you just got your first library card! Kindergartners and their grown-ups are invited to a special party! Drop in between 5:30 and 6:30pm to enjoy pizza, create a collaborative mural, and learn about all the fun things you can do with your new library card! Kindergartners, along with their families and friends, are welcome to attend.
37 Brookline Street Community Meeting
JAS is hosting a community meeting on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to provide updates on the proposed development at 37 Brookline Street as 100% affordable housing.
Please register here to attend the meeting online.
For more information about the project, please contact Yolanda Gilibert at YolandaGilibert@justastart.org or visit the project’s website at https://www.justastart.org/37-brookline-street/.
CANCELLED: 71 Cherry Street AHO Community Meeting
The Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) is hosting their first AHO community meeting on February 19th, 2025 at 6 p.m. to discuss plans for the proposed development at 71 Cherry Street as 100% affordable housing.
Via Zoom: bit.ly/m/MFNHRevampProject
In Person: CCF Conference Room, 99 Bishop Allen Dr. Cambridge, MA 02139
If you are interested in attending the meeting, please register here.
Community Nights at Russell Youth Center
Beginning Friday, February 27, CYP is launching Community Friday Nights, a weekly program designed to bring neighbors of all ages together in a welcoming and positive environment. Join us at Russell Youth and Community Center every Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. for an evening filled with engaging activities, meaningful connections, and opportunities to build stronger relationships within the neighborhood and across the city.
Cambridge Preschool Program Application Opens on December 1.
The Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP), also known as universal preschool, will provide free preschool to Cambridge 4-year-olds and some 3-year-olds beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. CPP will offer families a streamlined, single application process where they can apply to a variety of Cambridge-based preschool programs.
Families can apply to CPP from December 1 – January 15.
Expressive Art for Older Adults: Beading Workshop (Main)
Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. Participants will keep all pieces they make.
This event will take place in the Rossi Room at the Main Library. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Led by Zangar Freeman.
Expressive Art for Older Adults: Beading Workshop (Main}
Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. Participants will keep all pieces they make.
This will be an in-person program at the Main Library - Rossi Room. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Led by Zangar Freeman.
Cambridge Affordable Housing Trust
The Affordable Housing Trust will hold its monthly meeting in-person and via Zoom webinar. October's meeting will be held on October 24th at 4 p.m. at City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave, in the Ackerman Room. Register to join the October 2024 Affordable Housing Trust meeting.
The meeting agenda and meeting materials will be posted on the Affordable Housing Trust webpage.