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The Cambridge Public Library offers meeting and programs spaces for groups of varying sizes to serve an educational, cultural or civic purpose.

There are approximately 1,900 hydrants in the city.

Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month. Pick up a copy of the book beforehand. Our November book is Magic Tree House #3, "Mummies in the Morning." This event is onsite at O'Connell, with the option to attend virtually. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Need a laptop or hotspot to participate? Call the O'Connell Branch at 617-349-4019. For questions about the Magic Tree House book club, please email cmeisler@cambridgema.gov.

The Assessing Department manages commercial/industrial and residential property values and maintains an extensive database of property information. In addition, the Assessing Department manages personal property (business) values and motor vehicle excise tax.

This is a historical document describing the DV Free Zone Initiative in Cambridge

The City of Cambridge announced that on June 1, 2023, it will begin accepting applications for a new initiative called Rise Up Cambridge, which aims to alleviate poverty among struggling families in the city by building financial security. Rise Up will provide approximately 2,000 eligible families with $500 per month for 18 months.

May Selection: The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie. This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event. How to get the book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours). For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.

Learn about the history of math equity work in Cambridge.

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Join us for a book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience. All readers age 10-13 welcome! Registration is required. For questions, email hsaxton@cambridgema.gov. This month we're reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Simon and Schuster, 2012). Copies of the book are available at the Central Square Library Children's Desk. Pizza will be provided!