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Contact Information

If you want to ask a librarian a question, email library@cambridgema.gov.

To call the library, see each department's phone numbers below:

Main Library

Department ...for questions & information about

Circulation Desk
617-349-4040

  • Library Cards
  • Account Information
  • Renewing Materials

Q&A Desk
617-349-4041

  • General Library Services
  • Today's Programs and Events
  • Directions
  • Adult Title Checks (books, DVDs, CDs)
  • Placing Holds
  • Computers, Internet, Wireless
  • Museum Passes

Research Desk
617-349-4044

  • Research and Reference Questions
  • Cambridge Questions
  • Databases
  • How to Use the Catalog

Tech Bar
617-349-4425

 

  • Takeout Technology
  • Public Computing
  • Printing

Cambridge Room
617-349-7757

  • Cambridge History
  • Archives and Special Collections
  • City Directories
  • Genealogy Research

Children's Room
617-349-4038

  • Youth Programs and Events
  • Reader's Advisory for Youth
  • Youth Title Checks (books, DVDs, CDs)

Teen Room
617-349-4027

  • Resources for Teens
  • Teen Programs and Events
  • Reader's Advisory for Teens
  • Teen Title Checks (books, DVDs, CDs)

STEAM Programs and The Hive
857-235-9819

  • STEAM Opportunities and Resources
  • Learn about the World through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math
  • The Hive Makerspace

Literacy Center
(located at Central Square Branch)

617-349-4013

  • ESOL Classes
  • Language Learning Resources
  • Literacy Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative Offices
617-349-4032

  • Job Opportunities
  • Board of Trustees
  • Friends of the Cambridge Public Library
  • Suggestions and Complaints

 

 

Branch Locations

Branch Phone Number

Boudreau Branch

245 Concord Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138

617-349-4017

Central Square Branch

45 Pearl St.
Cambridge, MA 02139

617-349-4010

Collins Branch

64 Aberdeen Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138

617-349-4021

O'Connell Branch

48 Sixth St.
Cambridge, MA 02141

617-349-4019

O'Neill Branch

70 Rindge Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02140

617-349-4023

Valente Branch

826 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02141

617-349-4015

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