CPL Presents: Johnisha Matthews Levi, the author of Numbers Up (Main Library)
For four decades, Johnisha Matthews Levi believed a conventional story about her birth, picturing her happy parents at the hospital together. While sorting through her late mother's belongings, however, she discovered a document indicating that her father was instead serving time in Lorton Correctional Complex. This revelation, along with rumors about an FBI investigation of her deceased parents' "private business," leads Levi to unearth the hidden history of her family. She ties this story to public policy, demonstrating how state lottery legalization and the War on Drugs disrupted the Black institutions and communities in Washington, DC. Registration is required.
Public Health Department
The mission of the Cambridge Public Health Department is to improve the quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the city by preventing illness and injury; encouraging healthy behaviors; and ensuring safe and healthy environments.
Embracing Innovation and Technology
In FY22, the Information Technology Department (ITD) bolstered the resilience and protection of City systems and information amidst rising cybersecurity threats and rolled out new tools, training, and support to expand hybrid work environments as COVID-19 impacted onsite workforce availability.
Romance Book Group (Main)
This month's book: A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
Audience: Teens and Adults. If you read romance (or want to start), this group is for you!
Reading Interests: This group will explore the burgeoning genre of contemporary romance. Example selections include: Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola and Mistakes Were Made by Meryl Wilsner.
How to get the print book: Copies of the print book are set aside at the Main Library Q&A Desk on the ground floor. Visit the Main Library at 449 Broadway during service hours and a staff member can help you check out a copy.
How to get the e-book or digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through Libby. The digital audiobook is also available through Hoopla.
We'll meet in the Teen Room on the first floor of the Main Library.
For more information, contact Susannah at sbtkacz@cambridgema.gov.
Bangla - Affordable Housing Basics At a Glance
Applying for housing can be confusing and overwhelming. In addition to the information above, there are other programs and housing opportunities that may be available. For more information, please contact the Office of the Housing Liaison at: mpensak@cambridgema.gov
Math Is Everywhere Campaign
This spring, the Cambridge Early Childhood Math Group is kicking off the Math is Everywhere campaig, a social media campaign to help Cambridge caregivers and young children understand that math isn't just for school. It's everywhere, and it can be a lot of fun!
September 27 and 28 Traffic Impacts
The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of street closures and traffic impacts September 27 and 28 due to Arts in the Park, S.S. Cosmas and Damian Society Open House, Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5K, and the Rib Festival.
Palmer Steet
Palmer Street is getting a makeover! In an effort to transform this Harvard Square alley into a more active and welcoming public space, the City is introducing colorful tables and chairs, playful magnetic poetry boards, a public piano, plantings, and an artistic canopy.
Story Time (Valente)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.
This program will take place in the Community Room. No registration is required. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.
Story Time (Valente)
We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories and rhymes.
This program will take place in the Community Room. No registration is required. For more information, please call the library at (617) 349-4015.