Community Preservation Act Committee Funding Allocation Hearing
The Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee will hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the funding allocation percentages for Affordable Housing, Open Space / Recreation, and Historic Preservation projects eligible for Community Preservation Act funding in FY26.
STEAM Afternoon: Invisible Ink
Join us at the Valente Branch to write your own secret messages with invisibe ink! The library will provide all required materials. This program is recommended for ages children ages 5 and up, and their guardians.
AI Training for Job Seekers (Main)
The Cambridge Public Library, in partnership with the African Bridge Network (ABN), is offering an AI Literacy Training designed to empower job seekers with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI tools responsibly and effectively for career advancement.
Participants will learn how to:
harness Generative AI technologies to enhance job search strategies
optimize resumes
prepare for interviews
overcome common barriers in the job market
To learn more about this program, please go to: africanbn.org/ai-training/
This training is a four-part workshop series. Participants who complete all sessions will be eligible to receive a free refurbished laptop and wi-fi hotspot.
Sessions will be held in-person at the Main Library on Saturdays on the following dates: May 16, May 23, May 30 and June 6, 2026. Each session will be held from 1pm to 4pm.
There are limited spots and registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis until capacity is reached or the deadline passes. Please register by May 6, 2026.
If you have any questions or need help filling out the application form, you can contact us at 857-235-9382 or CPLDigitalEquity@cambridgema.gov
Lower Mass Ave Map
An interactive map of the Lower Mass Ave commercial corridor in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
If Stranger Danger is a Myth Then What
Join Meg Stone, the author of The Cost of Fear, and CRLS youth leaders to learn gender-inclusive strategies for learning safety skills important for resisting coercion, intimidation, and violence, while feeling empowered in stressful situations.