Cambridge READS Announces 2014 Title

If you've been looking for a special summer read you won't soon forget, consider the just-announced 2014 Cambridge READS selection: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.

With support from the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library, Cambridge READS is an annual city-wide book club to promote the love of reading and connections within the Cambridge community. Mark your calendars for the Cambridge READS author event and discussion on October 14, 2014 and watch here for more details coming this summer.

And just for fun, check out this archive blog post featuring author Junot Diaz speaking about the importance of libraries during a visit to the Cambridge Public Library last year.

There are always great things happening at the library! For more information about how you can get involved with the Friends to help support our Cambridge libraries and exciting programs like Cambridge READS, click here. 

Summer Days Mean Summer Reading

School days are counting down and the official start of summer is almost here! That means it's time to set summer reading goals and more at the library.

The Cambridge Public Library is kick starting summer activities and reading programs for children and teens at the main library and many of the branches in June. Don’t miss a cool concert, a petting zoo, or a little magical mayhem for kids of all ages.

While you're there, get started on your summer reading list. Pick out a new book or three and take it to the beach, the neighborhood library branch, or the backyard!

The Friends of the Cambridge Public Library helps sponsor many of the summer reading programs at the library. There are always great things happening at the library! For more information on how you can get involved with the Friends to help support our Cambridge libraries, click here.

Thank You. Thank You. Thank You!

What a spectacular day this past Sunday for the Secret Gardens of Cambridge!

Special thanks to each and every one of our gracious garden hosts for allowing us to take a peek at your secret sanctuaries. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket and helped support the Cambridge Public Library with your participation. And thank you to the local retailers who sold tickets and put up posters to help the Friends of the Cambridge Public Library promote the event.

Proceeds from the event go to support acquisitions, events, museum passes, summer reading programs and more at our Cambridge Public Library and branches. We hope you enjoyed the 2014 Secret Gardens of Cambridge garden tour! If you have a garden that should be on the tour in 2016, we'd love to see it. Contact the Friends to tell us about your secret garden in Cambridge.