Puzzle Swap (Main)
Donate your gently used jigsaw puzzles and browse a collection of fun new puzzles to take home! Puzzles of all sizes for all ages are welcome.
No more than 5 puzzles per donation when you drop off in advance. You may donate ONLY 1 puzzle at the swap itself.
Donation policy:
Make sure your puzzle has all the pieces
Rubber band or tape the box so it won't fall open
Drop off puzzles at the Main Library Q&A desk Thursday October 9 - Wednesday October 15
Puzzle Swap (Main)
Donate your gently used jigsaw puzzles and browse a collection of fun new puzzles to take home! Puzzles of all sizes for all ages are welcome.
No more than 5 puzzles per donation when you drop off in advance. You may donate ONLY 1 puzzle at the swap itself.
Donation policy:
Make sure your puzzle has all the pieces
Rubber band or tape the box so it won't fall open
Drop off puzzles at the Main Library Q&A desk Monday April 6 - Friday April 10
Tween Book Group
Calling all middle grade readers! Meet up in the Curious George Room every third Thursday to eat pizza and talk about books with your friends. Each month’s book will be chosen during the previous meeting.
We're starting off by reading Air by Monica Roe. Copies are available behind the Children's Desk
Snacks are provided. This group is for ages 10-12.
Participants should read the book ahead of this month’s meeting. Registration is required.
For questions about Tween Book Group, please email Ellen: ekaluza@cambridgema.gov
Permits
Permits and Regulations
Information can be found by clicking the permit in the left column. Many permit applications are available for download in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Permit applications that are not available for download will most likely require a review by the Fire Prevention Official.
If you have any questions regarding permits or regulations, please call (617) 349-4918 or send us an email at firepermitinfo@cambridgefire.org.
Historical Commission Announces Preservation Awards
The program celebrates outstanding preservation projects that conserve and protect the historic built environment, provide skilled work to local designers and tradespeople, and support the environment, economy, institutions and housing stock of Cambridge.
Public Construction Procurement
The following documents make up the "front end" (administrative and procedural requirements) of a public works bid document. Other required documents are in the Public Works/Public Construction Shared Documents folder.
Raymond Park Renovation Project
Raymond Park, located at 106 Raymond Street in Neighborhood Nine, is scheduled for renovations beginning in November 2025. Planned improvements include:
Improved circulation and more accessible pathways
New playground equipment
An expanded basketball court
Drainage improvements and rain gardens
Additional seating and gathering areas
New trees and plantings
Learn more about the community and design process here.
Identity Theft and Fraud Protection (Main)
Do you know what to do to keep your identity safe? Would you know what to do if you were the victim of identity theft?
Robin Putnam from the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation will be at the Library to provide you with essential information to stay steps ahead of fraudsters. She’ll tell you how to spot and avoid scams, inform you about the latest scams we’re seeing, along with steps to take if you have been a victim.
Registration is requested.