Cambridge Public Library
About
The Cambridge Public Library is the city’s free public library system, offering confidential, equal access to books, media, e-books, online resources and programs for all ages. Its mission is to collect and share information and ideas that are diverse in material, format and viewpoint, reflecting the multicultural character of Cambridge. Programs span author talks, book groups, English classes for speakers of other languages, workshops and performances.
Recent offerings have included opera performances, bicycle maintenance workshops, flamenco, a pollinator garden project, an arts collective, a solo aging series and tai chi. Director of Libraries Dr. Maria McCauley leads a staff of 166. Under her leadership the library expanded branch hours, eliminated fines, launched a STEAM program with the city’s first free public maker space, started a social work program and opened the net zero Valente Branch.
What to Know
- The library serves the city through seven locations, including the Main Library and neighborhood branches.
- An opt-out kindergarten library card campaign reached a 95% registration rate.
- Dr. McCauley has served as president-elect of the American Library Association.
- The library publishes a weekly Director’s Update on upcoming programs.
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