XR Lab 101 (Main)- CANCELLED
Extended reality (XR) opens the door to worlds and experiences outside the everyday through virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality equipment. Test drive our Microsoft HoloLens augmented reality glasses, Structure Sensor 3D scanner, Merge headsets, and more. Registration is required.
You must complete Hive Safety Training before registering for this workshop.
Craft & Art Supply Swap (Main)
Exchange your surplus paint, fabric, fiber, and other supplies with fellow crafters and artists in the community!
Donations accepted at the Main Library Q&A desk starting January 5, 2026.
Make & Mend Somerville has generously offered to accept leftover supplies, so please make sure your donations follow their guidelines: https://makeandmendshop.com/pages/donate.
Cambridge Police Department Launches a Co-Response Team
Cambridge Police Department (CPD) launched a co-response program that places a clinician in a cruiser with a police officer to respond to mental health calls. Beginning in August 2024, Officer Qaiss Farazi, aka “Q”, and Co-Response Clinician Bonnie Magee, an employee from North Suffolk Community Services, began responding to mental health calls across the city. The two main goals of co-response are to reduce arrests related to mental health calls and to reduce unnecessary trips to the ER for mental health calls that can potentially be resolved on scene.
Safe Routes to School
Webpage for the Cambridge Safe Routes to School program to support and encourage students who wish to walk or bike to school.
Downloads: Bike
Biking around the city can take some getting used to, so here are some CitySmart resources to help you get rolling.
Request Sunday/Holiday Work Permit
Per Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 136, Section 7, a Sunday/Holiday Work Permit must be obtained for any contractor work to be performed on a Sunday or Holiday.
SERVICE ADVISORY: The Cambridge Police Records Unit will be open to members of the public, by appointment only, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited fingerprint services will be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9:30-11:30 a.m. Appointments can be made online. For questions or further assistance, please call 617-349-3336 or e-mail.
Collins Branch Book Group (Virtual)
May selection: Radio Free Vermont: a Fable of Resistance by Bill McKibben
UPDATE: This meeting will be virtual. Please register below to receive the link to attend. Print copies are available to pick up at the Boudreau Branch during library hours.
For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov
Kids' Books for Everyone (O'Neill)
People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together. Food will be provided. This month we will read and discuss Chris Makes a Friend by Alex Gino. Copies are available at the O'Neill Branch.
This book group will meet in person at the O'Neill Branch Library. Please register below.
Sennott Park Renovation Project
The City is planning to make repairs and modest improvements to Sennott Park. Construction is anticipated to begin late Summer 2021