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The City of Cambridge, through its Community Benefits Advisory Committee, is pleased to announce a new competitive round of grant funding. This funding is intended to address critical needs of Cambridge residents by supporting community-based nonprofit organizations that are well-suited to respond.

Visually capture your own story in a short graphic novel format from story planning to character development and illustration. All materials are provided and no prior art experience is needed! Registration is required, and registering for the first session 8/4 includes the following sessions on Tuesdays, 4/11 and 4/18. This program is for ages 10-18. 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.

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic. Each month the group will discuss a book on the topic at hand then hear about a related local program or initiative and how you can take action. Topic: Decarbonizing the Future Book: Electrify: an optimist's playbook for our clean energy future by Saul Griffith This group will meet virtually and in person at the Collins Branch. 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. For more information contact Jo at jpercell@cambridgema.gov.

Celebrate reading with fellow new readers at the Valente Branch Library! We will explore a book from the Beginning Reader collection, spend time reading together, and do an activity! Copies of the book will be provided via the library; participants may check out a copy to take home after the program. This is open to students in kindergarten through second grade who are practicing reading independently; their grown-ups are welcome to join us. Registration is required. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.

We’ve launched a short public survey to learn what matters most to you when it comes to open data.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM) encourage people to switch from driving alone to walking, biking, taking buses and trains, carpooling, and other sustainable transportation options. The City encourages TDM to help more people get around Cambridge without creating more traffic and greenhouse gas emissions. These and other goals are described in Envision Cambridge.

Celebrate reading with fellow new readers at the Valente Branch Library! We will explore a book from the Beginning Reader collection, spend time reading together, and do an activity! Copies of the book will be provided via the library; participants may check out a copy to take home after the program. This is open to students in kindergarten through second grade who are practicing reading independently; their grown-ups are welcome to join us. Registration is required. Contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.

What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix together, and we need your help to make them better! Families with children ages 6 - 12, please sign up to try out some fun, quick, and low-stakes games and share your feedback. Please register in advance. Devices will be provided. Only one registration is needed per family, and adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children!

What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix together, and we need your help to make them better! Families with children ages 6 - 12, please sign up to try out some fun, quick, and low-stakes games and share your feedback. Please register in advance. Devices will be provided. Only one registration is needed per family, and adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children!

What if game night could turn into a creative coding adventure for the whole family? We are creating mini-games that families can play together, then remix together, and we need your help to make them better! Families with children ages 6 - 12, please sign up to try out some fun, quick, and low-stakes games and share your feedback. Please register in advance. Devices will be provided. Only one registration is needed per family, and adults are encouraged to participate alongside their children!