Cookbook Club (Collins)
November Selection: Appetizers! We have selected three books for this month's potluck. Choose one book to cook from (or more than one if you're feeling adventurous).
The books:
Brilliant Bites: 75 Amazing Small Bites for Any Occasion by Maegan Brown
Martha Stewart's Appetizers: 200 recipes for dips, spreads, snacks, small plates, and other delicious hors d'oeuvres, plus 30 cocktails by Martha Stewart
I'll Bring the Apps: Bites, Bowls, Boards & Beverages by Marissa Mullen
Join friends and neighbors for a potluck! Try a recipe and bring your results or thoughts to share and discuss with other cooks. All experience levels welcome. No need to bring a dish to join.
Books will be available for pick up at the Boudreau and Collins Branches during library hours.
This event will take place indoors at the Collins Branch - 64 Aberdeen Ave.
For more information contact Emily at egonzalez@cambridgema.gov or call the Collins Branch at 617-349-4021.
Starting a Small Business workshop series (Central Square)
Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop!
Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed. This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow.
Workshop 2: Market Strategy and Customer Acquisition - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Market Research and Go-to-Market Strategies: Identifying market size, trends, and defining a Unique Value Proposition mix, sales funnels, and building a marketing budget for building loyalty content basics, and setting up an online storefront
In-Depth Social Media Marketing and E-commerce: Choosing
Basic Strategies for Enhancing Customer Experiences: Techniques
Creating Effective Customer Acquisition Strategies: The marketing
Please register here.
If you have any questions or issues with registration, contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.
Projects & Initiatives
The Capital Building Projects Department manages planning, design, and construction of a wide range and scale of projects across Cambridge's municipal building portfolio, including renovations and upgrades to Public Works facilities, youth centers, branch libraries, fire stations, and City offices.