PB Cycle 3
The $706,000 in FY18 capital funds for the seven winning projects from the third PB cycle became available on July 1, 2017.
Collins Branch Book Club (Collins)
October selection: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Join us at the Collins Branch to discuss a selection of fiction and non-fiction 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
PB Cycle 5
The $925,000 in FY20 capital funds for the six winning projects from the fifth PB cycle became available on July 1, 2019.
Library Card Design Contest Open Studio
Participate in the Cambridge Public Library Card Design Contest by attending this open studio time to work on your submission. The library will provide templates and basic art supplies. Staff will be available to assist with scanning and uploading your entry.
For rules and eligibility, please visit: this link
Fall Foliage Map
The City of Cambridge has released its annual Fall Foliage Map, now available to residents and visitors.
[New Date] Branch Walk [55+] (O'Connell)
Meet neighborhood locations and greet your neighbors! Join Stefanie Haug, local mindful nature guide, as we explore Cambridge one neighborhood at a time, with a local library branch as our home base. These leisurely walks blend local history, nature, and contemplative practices, with lots of time to pause and share. Participants are encouraged to bring their own neighborhood stories, discover something new, and build connections with people and places.
The our final neighborhood walk through East Cambridge, launching from the lovely O'Connell Library. The walk will conclude at Elmendorf Baking Store & Cafe close to the library.
What to bring: layered clothing, comfortable shoes and water.
Where to meet: At the O'Connell Branch entrance.
Registration is requested but not required.
Summer Reading: Let's Get CRAFTSY! (Main)
Experience the Library’s free online crafting resource, Craftsy. We’ll sample content, share tips and tricks, and get you ready to start your next creative project! Please bring your Cambridge Public Library card to this session.