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The past year featured the launch of several strategic initiatives, the unveiling of critical new resources, and the achievement of many critical milestones across the City. In this newsletter, we look back at some of the highlights and milestones that may have gone under-the-radar in 2024. Highlights include the launch of a new alternative 9-11 response team, a new outreach van for individuals who are unhoused, new programming for older adults and expanded offerings for families, the most checked out library books over the past year, and much more. Finally, meet some of the people behind the scenes leading this important work.

Today (January 31, 2022), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a second COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine has been known as the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine; the approved vaccine will be marketed as Spikevax for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older.

Put on your best costume and join the Mayor’s Office, the City Manager’s Office, Cambridge Police, Cambridge Fire, and other City Departments for treats and Halloween Fun.

Celebrate the beginning of the new year, 12 hours early! Families with children of all ages join us for crafts, activities, and a Noon Year's Eve countdown!

Join us over February vacation for a family movie at the Library! We will be screening Paddington in Peru - PG (Columbia Pictures, 2024). Snacks will be provided.

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading Swimmers by Julie Otsuka. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov).

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading Passing by Nella Larsen. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Theresa (tmitchell@cambridgema.gov).

Join the Central Square Book Group! This month, we're reading Milkman by Anna Burns. Copies are available for pickup at the Branch. Questions? Contact Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov).

The City of Cambridge is notifying residents, businesses, and visitors of multiple temporary street closures on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, 2025, due to scheduled community events including the VIVA CENTRAL Block Party, the CEOC 60th Anniversary Celebration, and the 40th Annual Harvard Square MayFair.

This event has been postponed until Wednesday, September 9th. Join the Cambridge Community Development Department for a bicycle maintenance workshop at the Valente Branch Library. Registration is required.