Summer Reading: Reading with Chickens from Land's Sake Farm (Collins)
Join us for a story time where we learn about the animals that live at Land’s Sake Farm! This story time will feature chickens. Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.
Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.
New Development Log Available - 2022 Q3
The Development Log, published quarterly, tracks large-scale residential, commercial and institutional development projects currently in the permitting or construction phases in the City of Cambridge.
CALEA Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
A site-based assessment team from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will arrive on Monday, August 18th through Thursday, August 21st to examine all aspects of the Cambridge Police Department policy and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the team that the Cambridge Police Department meets the Commission’s state-of-the-art standards is part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation – a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence. As part of the assessment agency personnel and members of the community are invited to offer comments by calling (617) 349-3384.
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
April Selection: Better the Blood by Michael Bennett.
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event.
How to get the book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours). Copies of the ebook and audiobook are available through Hoopla.
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
September Selection: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon.
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event.
How to get the book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours).
Copies of the ebook and audiobook are available through Libby.
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
An Afternoon of Poetry with Several Award-winning Poets (Main)
Join us for an afternoon of great poetry and music, featuring a quintet of acclaimed poets: Robert Carr - winner of the 2024 Rane Arroyo chapbook prize and author of three full length collections; Patrick Donnelly - program director of The Frost Place; Matt Donovan - Director, The Boutelle-Day Poetry Center at Smith College; Richard Michelson - former Poet Laureate, Northampton, MA & recipient of a National Jewish Book Award; Dzvinia Orlowsky - award-winning poet & translator and a founding editor of Four Way Books; plus music by tenor saxophonist Jay Hoffman. This event is cosponsored by Cambridge Public Library. Registration is required.
Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
October Selection: The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event.
How to get the book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours).
Copies of the ebook and audiobook are available through Libby.
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
Information Technology
The Information Technology Department (ITD) provides centralized technology services to support municipal operations, the Cambridge Open Data Program, The Geographical Information System, and the City websites.
Starting a Business Workshop Series: Marketing & Customer Acquisition (Central Square)
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to start a business in the City of Cambridge. This workshop is a comprehensive, four-week program tailored specifically for early-stage entrepreneurs and established business owners seeking to enhance their business operations. The curriculum addresses key aspects of business operations. This series of workshops will establish a solid foundation in essential principles of entrepreneurship and business ownership.
Workshop 2: Marketing & Customer Acquisition (Date: Tuesday June 3rd, 2025)
Fundamentals of marketing for small businesses
Creating effective customer acquisition strategies
Introduction to social media marketing and e-commerce
Please register here.
Early Voting & Voter Guide
Learn about Early Voting in Cambridge, including voting in person and voting by mail. Also, review our Voter Guide, which is available in eight different languages.