Open Studios
More than 70 artists. Sept. 9-10, 2023. Noon to 6 p.m. each day.
Cambridge Fire 2024 Emergency Response Numbers at a Glance
In 2024, the Cambridge Fire Department responded to 16,182 emergency incidents, including 1,148 fires, 7,387 medical emergencies, and 237 elevator rescues. Firefighters played a critical role in major local fires, including a tragic 3-alarm fire in North Cambridge and multiple multi-alarm residential fires throughout the year. Cambridge fire companies also provided mutual aid to neighboring communities 196 times, highlighting their dedication to public safety.
Cambridge Garden of Peace
The Peace Garden will include a memorial for loved ones from Cambridge whose lives were taken due to violence. The Peace Garden will be a place of tranquility and reflection.
Cake Swap (Central Square)
Calling all bakers for a cake potluck! Make a cake and come bring it to share with others. Everyone will go home with slices of different cakes to sample.
Various baking and cake cookbooks are available for pickup at the Branch.
DIY Face-Painting (O'Neill)
Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to practice their face painting skills! We will have face paints and mirrors and kids can paint their own or each others' faces. Snacks provided. No registration necessary.
Open Space and Recreation Plan
Current seven-Year Open Space and Recreation Plan covering the period 2009 to 2016. Required by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for eligibility for open space funding.
Message from the City Manager
Hear from City Manager Yi-An Huang on his thoughts on transportation in Cambridge, the City’s desire to balance competing needs and challenges on our streets, and how we are committed to making travel safer, more efficient and sustainable.
LGBTQ Youth Out of School Time Programs
The LGBTQ+ Youth Out-of-School Time Programs is an informational and best practices guide to help you understand the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusion and provide you with some tools to support inclusion in your OST program and/or organization.
Common Victualer
Common Victualer Application for license Commission to be uses in conjunction with out applications.
Twilight Party for Middle Schoolers (O'Neill)
Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Twilight series! We will watch highlights from the movies, make fan art and celebrate sparkly vampires.
Snacks provided. No registration necessary.