Boudreau Branch Mystery Book Group (Boudreau/Virtual)
May Selection: The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie.
This book group will meet virtually and in person at the Boudreau Branch. We will discuss current and classic mystery titles. Please register below if you would like to attend via Zoom. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants one hour before the event.
How to get the book: Copies of the print book will be set aside at the Boudreau Branch (245 Concord Ave; current hours).
For more information, call 617-349-4017 or email Liz Danner at edanner@cambridgema.gov.
Pop-Up Recycling Event
Join City Staff for the ninth pop-up recycling event on Wednesday, October 7 from 4-7:30 p.m. at 161 Garden Street (in the parking lot next to St. Peters Softball Field)
Waverly St Extension and Path
This project reconstructed about 400 feet of the Waverly Street Extension along the Purrington rail spur to create a mixed-use path.
DPW Celebrates 5 Years of Citywide Curbside Compost Program
This Spring marks the five-year anniversary of the citywide curbside compost program. Since 2018, Cambridge residents have diverted more than 6,500 tons of food waste from the trash. To celebrate, the Department of Public Works Recycle Division has announced a new food waste drop-off waste site located across from 10 Education Circle in the Cambridge Crossing part of East Cambridge. Any resident may use this drop-off location to dispose of their food waste.
Kendall Square Central Square Planning Study (K2C2)
The City of Cambridge completed a comprehensive planning study to develop a vision for Central Square, Kendall Square, and the area along Main Street connecting the two squares including the Osborn Triangle.
Pop-Up Recycling Event
Join City Staff for the tenth and final pop-up recycling event in 2026 on Wednesday, October 28 from 4-7:30 p.m. at 25 Corporal McTernan Street (next to Dana Square Park)
Commemorations and Events
The Peace Commission pays special attention to traumatic events and violence affecting Cambridge and its residents, coordinating and supporting compassionate community responses to support recovery and healing. The Commission also celebrates Cambridge residents and local efforts with recognition programs and events, and raises awareness about local and global peace and social justice issues through educational forums, discussions and presentations.
Tax Assistance
The Library collaborates with TaxHelp, a student-run organization at the Harvard Law School to provide free tax preparation services eligible patrons.