COVID-19 Cambridge Community Testing
Cambridge Public Health Department
Area 2, East Cambridge, and Wellington Harrington Neighborhood 9 North Cambridge Area 2, East Cambridge, The Port, and Wellington HarringtonWe offer free COVID-19 testing to everyone who lives or works in Cambridge, now available 7 days/week in a variety of locations.
Center for Families' Newsletter
Center for Families
The Center for Families shares our most up to date information for Cambridge families with children birth-age 8 years on programming, resources, and supports in our monthly newsletter!
Housed In Cambridge
Cambridge Human Rights Commission (CHRC), Community Development Department, and Cambridge Public Library
Housed In Cambridge: Information to Open Doors is a citywide campaign designed to educate and inform residents on housing opportunities and housing-related resources and services.
Chapter Chat (O'Neill/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
4pm – 5pm
Also: 4pm – 5pm, 4pm – 5pm, and 4pm – 5pm
North CambridgeRead the book, then come for conversation and activities!
Great Books Book Group (Main/Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
7pm – 9pm
Also: 7pm – 9pm, 7pm – 9pm, and 7pm – 9pm
Mid CambridgeFree event at the Cambridge Public Library.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
6pm – 7pm
Also: 6pm – 7pm, 6pm – 7pm, and 6pm – 7pm
Mid CambridgeReading Interests: The group concentrates on science fiction and fantasy.
Infant Playgroup/Support Group (Virtual)
Center for Families
For Cambridge parents with babies birth - 15 months.
Events at the Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women
The Cambridge Commission on the Status of Women hosts many events through out the year in collaboration with community partnerships.
Resources at The Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities
Outside CambridgeThis program serves families looking for help with food, rent, utilities, clothing, infant supplies, holiday assistance, refugees and immigration services, substance abuse support, and more!
Virtual Idea Hub at MIT Museum
MIT Museum
The PortLooking for some creative hands-on learning experiences you can do from your kitchen table? Join the MIT Museum for our new weekly series bringing making and tinkering programs from our Idea Hub!
Volunteering Opportunities
East End House
East CambridgeDo you love helping those in your community? If so, we offer various volunteering opportunities that will help enrich the lives of those we serve.
Virtual Resources & Activities: HMSC Connects
Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
We have virtual tours, resources, and activities about the natural world, science, and human cultures to foster a spirit of discovery in visitors of all ages!
Pajama Story Time Series (Virtual)
Center for Families and Cambridge Public Library
6:45pm – 7:30pm
The Center for Families and the Cambridge Public Library invite Cambridge children birth through age 8 and their grownups to join us on Zoom for songs, stories, and rhymes to wind down the day.
Innovative Learning Spaces
Cambridge Public Schools
Creating new opportunities “to learn everywhere” and creating innovative learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, and connection...
Library Opportunities for Children
Cambridge Public Library
Our CPL calendar links provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for children ages 0-11; regular activities include a variety of virtual story times, arts, musical, and dance events!
Library Opportunities for Teens
Cambridge Public Library
Our CPL calendar links provide a list of all upcoming opportunities for tweens and teens ages 12-18; regular activities include a tween/teen hangouts, 3D printing workshops, and lots more!
Wellness for Seniors: Low Impact Fitness (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
11am – 11:45am
Also: 11am – 11:45am
This class is designed for people of all levels ot strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music!
Reading Together Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
6:30pm – 7:30pm
Also: 6:30pm – 7:30pm, 6:30pm – 7:30pm, and 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Wellington HarringtonJoin our new book club!
Central Square Branch Book Group
Cambridge Public Library
6pm – 7pm
January book selection: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden
O'Connell Book Group (Virtual only)
Cambridge Public Library
6:30pm – 7:30pm
January selection: Dancing in the mosque: an Afghan mother's letter to her son by Homeira Qaderi ; translated by Zaman Stanizai.
Books Not Binaries (Ages 11-14) Reading Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
6pm – 7pm
Mid CambridgeJoin us for a virtual book discussion and hangout each month as we read books that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ experience.
Magic Tree House Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
4pm – 5pm
Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month.
Parent/Child (Ages 7-10) Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
6pm – 7pm
Mid Cambridge
Join us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom.
Parent/Child (Ages 10-13) Book Group (Virtual)
Cambridge Public Library
6pm – 7pm
Mid CambridgeJoin us virtually for a lively discussion of a great book over Zoom.
Cambridge 400
History Cambridge
Commemorating the 400th anniversary of Cambridge with inclusive programs to inspire residents to think critically about our past and apply lessons learned for our future.