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The Criminal Investigations Unit is responsible for reviewing reports and making a determination as to the solvability of a crime.

Play the classic court game of four-square (also known as box ball) with peers! Bounce a ball into other player's squares to eliminate them and advance to the highest-ranking square. Indoor, no registration required, drop-in at any time. We play by outlined Library Foursquare Rules. Ages 12-18.

Youth ages 10-16 are welcome to join for three sessions of cooperative role-play and storytelling as we build out skills playing the table-top game DnD. The first session will include a character-building introduction followed by play continued into the next two sessions. No prior DnD experience is required, and experienced players are also welcome to join. Registration is required, as the program is capped at 8 players. Please plan to attend all sessions! (Registration is attached to the first DnD session on 11/7 and closed on that date.) 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.

Youth ages 10-16 are welcome to join for three sessions of cooperative role-play and storytelling as we build out skills playing the table-top game DnD. The first session will include a character-building introduction followed by play continued into the next two sessions. No prior DnD experience is required, and experienced players are also welcome to join. Registration is required, as the program is capped at 8 players. Please plan to attend all sessions! (Registration is attached to the first DnD session on 11/7 and closed on that date.) 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.

June selection: Biography of X by Catherine Lacey Join us at the Collins Branch every fourth Thursday to discuss a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours. For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

July selection: The Honjin Murders by Seishi Yokomizo Join us at the Collins Branch every fourth Thursday to discuss a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours. For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

August selection: The Coast Road by Alan Murrin Join us at the Collins Branch every second Thursday to discuss a selection of fiction and non-fiction titles for adults. Print copies are available to pick up during library hours. For more information, contact Jo Percell (they/them) at jpercell@cambridgema.gov

Thinking about the future can be exciting and nerve-racking. In this workshop, we will be discussing goal setting for our future by creating vision boards to help visualize our goals and discuss the steps to achieve them and any obstacles that we may encounter. Presented by CHA Teen Health Clinic.

Get creative after school! Follow instructions to string pony beads into the shape of a lizard. The finished piece can be a backpack charm or toy. Please note: latecomers arriving after 4:30 p.m. may not have time to complete this project. Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

The Administration Division provides leadership and policy direction, as well as financial and operational support to the department.