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Teens and tweens are welcome to visually capture their own story in short graphic novel format during this 4-session program. All materials are provided and no prior art experience is needed! Registration is required, and registering for the first session includes all four sessions. This program is for ages 10-16. The City of Cambridge does not discriminate, including on the basis of disability. We may provide auxiliary aids and services, written materials in alternative formats, and reasonable modifications in policies and procedures to people with disabilities. For more information contact us at library@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-4032 (voice), or via relay at 711.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) is installing 200 new fully enclosed BigBelly bins starting in September 2025 to combat rodent activity and prevent litter. These new bins, which include both trash and recycling stations, will replace almost all of the open-top trash cans currently in the city.

In advance of Juneteenth – a day that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, the Mayor’s Office, Cambridge Public Library, Arts Council, Cambridge Juneteenth Committee, and a number of community organizations have come together to collaborate on a range of events, including a parade and music celebration!

To assist families throughout the Commonwealth, the state’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services launched a Nursing Home Family Resource Line on April 8. Through this dedicated telephone line, staff are connecting families of residents in nursing homes or rest homes with the information and resources they need.

Join us for Sacred Songs and Rituals in celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, featuring Thea Hopkins, Asa Peters, and Jim Peters. Thea Hopkins, a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe, is an award‑winning songwriter known for her Red Roots Americana style. Her work has been praised internationally, performed at major venues, and recorded by Peter, Paul & Mary. Her newest album, Blossoms & Ghosts, was released in February 2026. Asa Peters and Jim Peters, members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, perform with the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers, a collective dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Wampanoag songs, dances, and cultural practices. Registration is required to participate in this program.

Due to all-staff safety trainings for the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW), trash and compost collection normally scheduled for Friday, October 20 will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, October 21. Recycling and Yard Waste will remain on the normal schedule.

Due to all-staff safety trainings for the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (DPW), trash and compost collection normally scheduled for Friday, October 28 will be delayed one day and will occur on Saturday, October 29. Recycling and Yard Waste will remain on the normal schedule.

The public patios program aims to transform bustling areas of Cambridge into vibrant social hubs by introducing simple interventions like tables and chairs, often accompanied by interactive installations. These spaces encourage chance encounters and playful pauses, fostering sociable atmospheres that enhance community connection and enrich urban life.

Guidelines and common questions for opening a cannabis business in Cambridge

This issue of Cambridge Life celebrates the transformation happening across our City and neighborhoods. Infrastructure projects—large and small—are reshaping how we move, learn, live, and work. They represent years of thoughtful planning, robust community engagement, and a collective commitment to equity and resilience.