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List of available finding aids that summarize contents of archival collections

Public meeting of the Cambridge American Freedmen Commission's Community Outreach Subcommittee, held online on Thursday, July 9, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Residents who are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits can now apply online for the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. The new federal program provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to those who are unable to work because of a COVID-19-related reason but are not eligible for regular or extended unemployment benefits. This includes self-employed workers, independent contractors, gig economy workers, and those with limited work history.

The Historical Commission has a library of archival and secondary research materials. This page outlines available resources.

Calling all bakers for a cake potluck! Make a cake and come bring it to share with others. Everyone will go home with slices of different cakes to sample. Various baking and cake cookbooks are available for pickup at the Branch.

April selection: The Sellout by Paul Beatty. Join us to discuss a selection of fiction and nonfiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours. For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

City staff and Eversource Energy Efficiency experts are hosting a webinar that will cover available rebates and incentives through Mass Save® programs, how to request energy data for Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance reporting, and other resources to support compliance.

JAS is hosting a community meeting on April 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to provide updates on the proposed development at 37 Brookline Street as 100% affordable housing. Please register here to attend the meeting online. For more information about the project, please contact Yolanda Gilibert at YolandaGilibert@justastart.org or visit the project’s website at https://www.justastart.org/37-brookline-street/.

Listing of internships currently available at the Community Development Department.

Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature! The Valente Branch will be reading a new fiction title monthly. March's selection will be The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett. How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library. How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/. No registration is required.