Building a Caring Community: Fostering Belonging, Mental Wellness, and Shared Resources (Main)
Join the Cambridge Public Health Department, the Community Safety Department, and the Cambridge Public Library for a panel discussion that aims to raise awareness and community knowledge about how to access national, state, and local resources.
Attendees will hear from representatives with the Samaritans, the Community Safety Department (CARE team), and the Community Behavioral Health Center.
Light refreshments and childcare will be provided. Registration is required.
Valente Branch Book Group (Valente)
Join the Valente Branch for their new book group! This group will meet monthly to discuss a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. The March selection will be Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.
How to get the print book: Copies of the book are available at the Valente Branch Library.
How to get the e-book and digital audiobook: This month’s book is available as an e-book and digital audiobook through https://minuteman.overdrive.com/.
No registration is required.
Homemade Gifts: Paper Bead Jewelry (Collins)
Join us to craft homemade gifts this holiday season.
Learn to make one-of-a-kind beads from recycled strips of paper. Once the beads are constructed, thread them into a piece of jewelry for yourself or someone else. Recommended for children ages 6-12 with a caregiver.
Tuesday, December 9: Paper Bead Jewelry
Monday, December 15: Tissue Paper Flowers
Please note: latecomers arriving after 4:30 p.m. may not have time to complete this project.
Tree and Community Garden Engagement Coordinator
Hire a coordinator to oversee programming and organize volunteers for tree care and community garden maintenance. This new three-year position will promote knowledge and activities for residents of all ages.
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.
Patrol
Patrol Sections personnel (Patrol Officers) respond to calls for service of an emergency and non-emergency nature as well as performing proactive assignments addressing quality of life issues.