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Learn the basics of beaded jewelry making and the difference between semi-precious stones and precious stones. Participants will keep all pieces they make. This will be an in-person program at the Central Branch in the Lewis Room. Space is limited to 10 participants. Led by Zangar Freeman.

The Harvard Square Advisory Committee reviews applications for variances and special permits within the Harvard Square Overlay District.

The Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) has an important role in decisions that help shape the use and appearance of buildings in our community. Under the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, certain uses and types of development may require a variance, special permit, or a comprehensive permit from the BZA, a quasi-judicial body that conducts public hearings on all applications and appeals before it and issues decisions. The Board also hears appeals of Zoning Determinations made by the Inspectional Services Department.

Cambridgeport is a diverse 0.5 square mile neighborhood located in the southern end of Cambridge adjacent to the Charles River and is bounded by River Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and the Grand Junction rail line.

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov).

Cambridge has been recategorized as a “yellow” risk community based on new data published by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health today. A Yellow designation is given to communities where the average daily case rate over the last 14 days is 4-8 cases per 100,000 population. Cambridge is currently at 4.1 cases per 100,000 residents according to the October 22 data release by the Commonwealth.

Dr. Terry will deliver a keynote address celebrating the life and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The City of Cambridge will be redesigning Beech St near the intersection of Elm St to improve pedestrian safety.

Sing, dance and join the fun with Boston Music Project. Recommended for children ages 0-7 and their caregivers. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Cambridge Public Library and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Join the Central Square Rezoning project team and the Cambridge Historical Commission for a walking tour of Central Square. Come learn about the Square's past and present to help plan for it's future!