Summer Reading: Outdoor Story Time & Chalk Party (Central Square)
Join us outdoors for story time, chalk drawing and a special summer treat!
This program will take place in the Central Square Library Plaza. In the event of rain, this program will be moved indoors to the Lewis Room.
No registration required.
Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Summer Reading: Story Time with Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre (O'Neill)
Join Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre for ballet story time and dancing! This event is suitable for all ages. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
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.
Cambridge Police Launches New Procedural Justice Dashboard
The Cambridge Police Department today announced the launch of a new publicly-accessible arrest, summons, citation, and use of force Procedural Justice Dashboard.
This comprehensive dashboard is designed to better serve the community by increasing the department’s transparency and providing the public with deeper insights into Cambridge Police officer interactions with the public.
Bionic5K2025
Please be advised of traffic impacts from the Bionic 5K and 1 mile road race on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
MAPS Working Group
The Mass Ave Planning Study Working Group will meet to discuss community feedback from Round 2 and provide input on the draft recommendations for South of Porter Square study area. Additionally, there will be a conversation with development experts on development feasibility currently, and the in the future, on Mass Ave.
Two Former City of Cambridge Leaders Receive Fresh Pond Stewardship Award
The City of Cambridge recently presented the 2024 Fresh Pond Stewardship Award to two former City of Cambridge Leaders, retired Deputy City Manager Lisa Peterson and retired Managing Director of Cambridge Water Department Stephen “Sam” Corda. Both recipients were honored for their long-standing commitment to and love for Fresh Pond Reservation.