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The Community Learning Center’s Bridge to College Program prepares students to take college level classes. Participants earn college credits and attend a weekly advising class that helps them prepare to apply.

Flyer for library drop in hours fall 2023

Flyer for library drop in hours fall 2023

Flyer for library drop in hours fall 2023

Flyer for library drop in hours fall 2023

A description of the types of trees found in Cambridge, MA.

Below are some of the generous ways our community has stepped up for their neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2024, the Cambridge Public Library revealed the top 10 most borrowed books, with The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride leading the fiction category, while The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt topped nonfiction. The children's book Dog Man: The Scarlett Shedder was the most popular among young readers. March saw the highest number of checkouts, contributing to a total of nearly 1.1 million books borrowed that year.

This handbook was created by The Healthy Children Task Force (HCTF) to serve as a basic resource for you to support the children in your life. Each section includes information, organized by age range, of anticipated growth and development. HCTF is a community coalition of parents and professional organized in 1990 to promote the health of children in Cambridge.

The Bridge to College Program, run by the Cambridge Community Learning Center, helps adults prepare for college by offering free evening classes in reading, writing, math, and study skills. Open to Cambridge residents and select nearby communities, the program supports students—especially immigrants and adult learners—in developing the skills and confidence to succeed in higher education.