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The Cambridge Public Library serves as a doorway to opportunity, self-development and recreation for all its residents, and as a forum where they may share ideas, cultures and resources among themselves and with people around the globe. The free availability of information, the lively interaction of people, and the open exchange of ideas animate and extend the democratic mission of the library. Th

e library is a dynamic, community-oriented system providing excellent services, collections and programs to all members of the community. We are dedicated to affording the people of Cambridge resources for recreational reading, independent learning, and the introduction of children to the world of literacy and learning. The Cambridge Public Library is designed to work as a unified system with a strong main library and six active branch libraries each tailored to the unique constituencies and needs of its immediate neighborhood.

Check out what these new fiction books!
09/04/2026

Check out what these new fiction books!

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Sunday hours resume at...
09/03/2026

All Library locations will be closed Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Sunday hours resume at the Main Library on Sunday, September 13. The Valente Branch Library will be closed on Sundays beginning in September.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Your library card lets you check out a book, take a digital equity cla...
09/02/2026

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Your library card lets you check out a book, take a digital equity class, use the makerspace, get a museum pass, access the Boston Globe, and so much more. This Library Card Sign-Up Month, discover what possibilities your library card unlocks. If you don’t have one already, sign up for your card here: https://bit.ly/3UOg4tJ.

This Saturday, get in the back-to-school spirit with these DIY journals! Make your own journal from scratch and start on...
08/31/2026

This Saturday, get in the back-to-school spirit with these DIY journals! Make your own journal from scratch and start on your scrapbooking journey. Recommended for ages 10-12, all materials provided.

Tween Craft: Junk Journals. Saturday, September 5, 11 a.m. Main Library, 3rd floor.

Are you a Green Card holder in the United States and interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Join us starting on Septembe...
08/31/2026

Are you a Green Card holder in the United States and interested in becoming a U.S. citizen? Join us starting on September 2 at 6 p.m. for a free 10-week citizenship preparation class, in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program. This series of classes prepares students for all parts of the Citizenship interview and includes the new 128 civics question list. Classes will be held at the Central Square Branch at 45 Pearl Street.

This class requires students to have intermediate-level English and to have been a legal permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least 4 years and 9 months (or 2 years and 9 months if married to a U.S. citizen.) Attendance at all sessions is expected.

There's still time to register! Scan the QR code or visit: https://bit.ly/4g6fgZt

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449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA
02138

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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