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Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library! Snacks will be provided. For ages 7-10 and a parent or caregiver. This month's book is Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case, a graphic novel which imagines a future world where all life on earth has become allergic to the sun. Human survivors have moved underground, and it's up to 10-year-old Elvie to distribute a cure made from Monarch wing scales to save the world! (Content: dystopian themes, some action and violence, natural disasters) Both caregiver and child should read the book before the discussion to participate. Registration is required — only one registration is needed per family. For questions about parent/child book group, please email Rachel: rbeaton@cambridgema.gov

This page provides a listing of available city resources for businesses of all kinds from small retail stores to growing entrepreneurial ventures.

On June 22, 2022, “The VOTES Act” was signed into law. The VOTES Act makes several temporary election administration changes, which were instituted in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, permanent. Early voting is available to all voters for the State Election, November 8, 2022. Early voting is available by mail and in person to all registered voters and no excuse is required.

Alpacas from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be visiting the library for an educational program and meet and greet. Join us to learn more about alpacas and take some time to say hello! This event is intended for school-age children. Registration is not required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.

Alpacas from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch will be visiting the library for an educational program and meet and greet. Join us to learn more about alpacas and take some time to say hello! This event is intended for school-age children. No registration required. Funding for Summer Reading has been generously provided by the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Public Library Foundation and Friends of the Cambridge Public Library.

Learn how to use smartphones (iPhone or Android) to communicate with others. You will learn about text messages, emails and how to send attachments. This class will be delivered by a DOORS program instructor. To learn more about the DOORS program please go to: https://www.digitalpsych.org/doors-program.html To view and register for other Basic Tech Classes at the Library, please go to tinyurl.com/basictechclass. This is a virtual event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

The Green Ribbon Open Space Committee was appointed in 1999 to develop criteria for expanding and improving the city’s open space system.

Cambridge has long been committed to taking action on climate change to reduce emissions and prepare for climate impacts. Identifying ways to make building operations less carbon-intensive is essential to reaching the city and state’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. The Cambridge Fossil Fuel Free Ordinance will go into effect starting March 22, 2024. Here's what you need to know about the ordinance.

This proposal will purchase and install six gear drying units to shorten wait time for clean gear ($51,000), and eleven sets of wireless headsets to protect hearing and improve communication ($55,000). Let’s protect those who protect us.

The Cambridge Public Schools (CPS) are committed to the twin goals of academic excellence and social justice for all students.