Creative Patching
Creative Patching will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about tools and materials for patching, and how to combine fabric patches with simple hand embroidery stitches to create eye-catching visible mends. Leave class with a sampler of techniques that you can refer back to when tackling your own mends at home. Suitable for beginners with little or no sewing experience.
31-37 Mellen Street
The Cambridge Housing Authority (CHA) purchased 31-37 Mellen Street, a 26,000 square foot property, from Lesley University in late December 2025. Located in the Baldwin neighborhood between Harvard Square and Porter Square, the site is in close proximity to the area’s many amenities including local retail restaurants, and the MBTA train stations and bus transportation.
The CHA is planning to create new affordable housing on the sites under the provisions of the Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO).
Cambridge Non-Profit Recovery Fund
The Cambridge Non-profit Recovery Fund (Fund) is a special grant program providing relief to local eligible non-profit organizations heavily impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
April Selection: The Humans by Matt Haig
A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Cherokee America by Margaret Verble.
Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library.
This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive.
For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov
O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
July Selection: There Junes by Julia Glass
A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Cherokee America by Margaret Verble.
Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library.
This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive.
For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov
O'Neill Branch Book Group (O'Neill)
August Selection: Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah
A book discussion group for adults at the O'Neill Branch Library, reading a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Past titles include Gathering Moss by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell.
Print copies are available for pickup at the O'Neill Branch Library.
This month's book selection is also available as an ebook and digital audiobook through Libby/OverDrive.
For any further information, please contact Jo Percell at jpercell@cambridgema.gov