Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Task Force
This task force is working with City staff and a lighting consultant to evaluate existing standards, offer guidance for the creation of a new ordinance, propose new regulatory approaches if needed, and develop enforcement mechanism for outdoor lighting.
Cambridge STEAM Initiative Vision
The Cambridge STEAM Initiative envisions a day when Cambridge residents most impacted by systemic inequities have access to high quality STEAM programming, resources, and skill-building opportunities that will provide a pathway towards social and economic mobility.
Improve Parks with Shade Structures and Seating
Make parks and dog parks more comfortable for visitors by building one to two shelters with seating for rainy or sunny days. This project would also fund additional benches and tables in various parks across the city.
Women and Words Generation Queer Book Reading
Kimm Topping will discuss their new book, Generation Queer, a revolutionary look at young LGBTQIA+ leaders shaping our world through art, activism, and education. Learn about the importance of and be inspired by youth-led change!
Supplier Diversity
The Supplier Diversity Program works to ensure that we are creating policies and programs that increase access to City contracts for historically underrepresented businesses in City contracting including minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and other diverse businesses.
Wiggle Party (O'Connell)
Join us for a dance party to get your wiggles out! Play a freeze dance game, shake some shakers, or dance with scarves! For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4019.
Poetry Workshop (O'Connell)
Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poetry at the O'Connell Branch Library! Try writing a haiku, a limerick, or an acrostic!
All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 6 and up.