Summer Art Nights: Printmaking (Main)
Art on a nice Summer night? Nothing sounds better than that! Come to the Library and enjoy an art filled evening learning the techniques of printmaking. In partnership with artist Brooke Lambert, a professional printmaker and painter, she will take you through this guided art class. The library will provide all materials. Registration is required.
Library Card Design Contest (Collins)
No school? No problem! Drop by all day long to work on your entry for the Library Card Design Contest. We'll provide the supplies, you provide the design ideas.
Your artwork could be featured on a limited edition Cambridge library card in 2027. For more information including contest rules, please visit the library's website.
Central Square Public Toilet
As part of the City’s Participatory Budgeting process, $320,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget was allocated for a public toilet installation in Central Square.
Council on Aging and Senior Center Locations
The Council on Aging has two Senior Centers located in Central Square and North Cambridge. The Council on Aging also offers programming for older adults at the Russell Youth and Community Center in West Cambridge.
Starting a Small Business workshop series (Central Square)
Ready to Level Up Your Business? Join Our 4-Week Workshop!
Whether you're just starting out or already running a business, this workshop is for you! Over four weeks, we'll give you the practical skills to make your business run even better. We'll focus on what you need to learn to succeed. This isn't just theory – it's the stuff you need to know to build a strong business. Think of this as your essential business toolkit. If you're new to the business world, we'll give you the confidence and know-how to get started and grow.
Workshop 1: Foundation and Idea Validation - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Key Principles of Entrepreneurship: Discussing business ownership, risk, and mindset
Developing and Validating Your Idea: Identifying problems, solutions, and testing the market
Understanding the Fundamentals of Customer Service: Core concepts for enhancing customer experiences
Introductory Ideas in Marketing and E-commerce: Brief overview of digital presence and sales channels.
Please register here.
If you have any questions or issues with registration, contact Tyrone Fells at 617-349-7223 or tfells@cambridgema.gov.
Family STEAM Night: Drawing Animals with Lindsey Leigh (O'Neill)
It's creepy crawly week at the Library!
Families with elementary school-age children join us for hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math. Adults and children will learn and play together!
In March we will be joined by author and illustrator Lindsey Leigh to learn about drawing and cartooning animals!
2018 Artists
Page detailing local artists participating in the Cambridge Arts Community Supported Art program.