Employee Profile: Archivist Brings Cambridge’s History to Life
The Cambridge Room at the city’s main library holds a treasure trove of historical archives, and since 2010, Archivist Alyssa Pacy has worked to expand its collections to better reflect Cambridge’s diverse communities, preserving overlooked stories and making them accessible to the public. Learn more about Alyssa Pacy in this profile.
New Bin In Town
Information about the new curbside compost bin for residents
New Bin In Town
Information about the new curbside compost bin for residents
Create Habitat to Support Biodiversity Year-Round (Main/Virtual)
Learn how to garden to support pollinators, birds and other species so they can overwinter, reproduce, and thrive year-round.
Amy will cover specifics of how to:
Provide food, water, shelter and nesting sites
Build healthy soil
Remove invasive plants
Avoid chemical use
Minimize nighttime light
Reduce your lawn
Create year-round beauty in your garden
This is a hybrid event. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants 1 hour before the event. The in-person event will take place in the Learning Lab.
Back to School Craft: Paper Camera Roll (Main)
Celebrate the end of summer and get ready to go back to school with us at this drop-in craft hour! Make and color a paper camera and some snapshots to illustrate all your best summer memories to share with your school-friends. All materials are provided. Recommended for children ages 5 - 8. Registration is not required for this event.
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Saturday, November 15 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch (617-349-4023).
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Saturday, December 6 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch (617-349-4023).
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Friday, July 17 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch (617-349-4023).
Read to a Dog (O'Neill)
Read with a cuddly friend! Trained therapy dogs provide warm and nonjudgmental reading companions for new or experienced readers up to age 14. Registration for each 10-minute time slot is required and begins on Thursday, July 2 by calling or visiting the O’Neill Branch (617-349-4023).