Materials for Planting by Residents on Public Land
Raised beds for food plants, placed at sites around town determined by city staff, consulting with residents. Plant materials, such as flower bulbs, for planting on other city land, distributed to residents in several locations.
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Violations or complaints regarding any noise issue should be reported to the police's non-emergency line or License Commission.
Central Square Cooks Book Group (Central Square)
Join Central Square's new cookbook club! This month, we're cooking from Dolly Parton's cookbook Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals. Bring a dish to share or just come to talk about your experience with this cookbook.
Copies are available for pickup at the Branch.
For questions, email Ruby (rvail@cambridgema.gov)
Message from the City Manager
Cambridge City Manager Yi-An Huang reflects on the accomplishments of 2024, highlighting major initiatives such as the Cambridge Preschool Program and the Community Assistance Response and Engagement (CARE) Team. He emphasizes the City's strong investments in affordable housing, climate action, public safety, and education, while reaffirming a commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement. Looking ahead to 2025, he expresses gratitude for the collaborative efforts of City staff, residents, and partners, and excitement for the opportunities to continue building a better Cambridge.
CPL Nature Club: Herb of the Month: St. John's Wort (Valente)
Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy to get deeply acquainted with St. John's Wort! We’ll spend time getting to know this medicinal plant through drawing, taste, science, and stories of herbalists’ experience. Bring your journal and leave with an in-depth account of botany, history, clinical use, and safety.
Registration is required.
Live at the Library: Alex Makes Art! (Central Square)
An afternoon of arts and crafts with artist, Alexandra Adamo!
Recommended for children 5+ and their caregivers.
Registration required.
Funding for Vacation Week Programming: Live at the Library has been generously provided by the Cambridge Public Library Foundation.