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Cambridge Public Library

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Mid-Cambridge, Cambridge

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"Great place for people watching, reading, and studying"(4 Tips)
"This renovation is BEAUTIFUL."(2 Tips)
"also become membership to barrow books"(6 Tips)
"A very happy place to work, read, sit, think and so on."(3 Tips)

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Enrico ManaloAugust 16, 2018
Really inviting and well-used community space set inside the grounds of a park. Much more personal than the main branch of the BPL. Very Cambridge.
Ismail ÖzsoyJanuary 25, 2013
The best place to study in Boston area. It's very quite and comfortable. You can also become membership to barrow books, movies, music cds, etc.
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The Next Great Generation (Boston)January 20, 2012
Admire the tall archways in the large-print books and study area and the computer and printing area, or eat and drink at the tables lining the hallway beside the outdoor patio. Read more
Joyce CMarch 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Even the computer lab is awesomely welcoming and comfortable. A warning though.. A couple of minutes before library closing, the computers shut down automatically without warning, so send your work!!
Matej MavričekSeptember 28, 2019
Membership gets you access to the minuteman network so you cna order books from dozens of local libraries. Also has covered car and bike parking in the garage.
Eric OFebruary 8, 2013
Saturn, which is light enough to float in a big enough bathtub, is represented in the Museum of Science Community Solar System with a model in the DeVito Music Room. If you find it, create a check-in!
FavecastNovember 15, 2013
Chris really loves hanging out at the Cambridge Public Library, check out his Favecast recommendation about it here- http://www.favecast.com/49aCEKPRW5
Mo ZhuJune 16, 2014
The downstairs sections are greatly overlooked. They're extremely quiet and perfect if you want to focus.
Benjamin DoyleApril 26, 2015
Large event space on the right side (if you're looking at the library from the road)
Credo ReferenceAugust 10, 2011
A great library...and also a great bike repair station outside! Repair your bike here after you get in some good reads.
Adil HussainJanuary 15, 2010
Great place to study, although it can get loud when the high school kids arrive at 3pm. Cheap food is available across the street at Angelos, where very large slices of pizza are $1.50.
Julia SmithJuly 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
I grew up in Cambridge and the old library. This renovation is BEAUTIFUL. A wonderful place.
Jill SantiagoJanuary 23, 2015
A rare find: workstations at a library where you can easy and drink!
Barbara SlavinFebruary 28, 2012
Look up the heraldic symbol for the Maltese Cross in Shepherd's Glossary of Graphic Signs and Symbols. Look for book in Reference Room, call # [R] 419 Sh48s . Jot down page #.
Dani BaronofskyJuly 16, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The wifi here is pretty unreliable. Expect to get booted about every ten minutes.
Kristyn UlandayAugust 27, 2015
One of my favorite spots in Cambridge!
DakotaApril 22, 2012
Gorgeous library but for the size, there really aren't that many BOOKS here...
Angel HarrisMarch 29, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Need printouts? Use your library card to log in to one of the public computers and you get 10 free pages of printing!
Alex HarrisonDecember 9, 2013
Great place for people watching, reading, and studying
Daniel TewfikDecember 16, 2014
Free WiFi and beautiful building.
FutureMAugust 8, 2011
After its major renovations, the Cambridge Public Library won a LEED Silver medal for a high level of sustainability.
Kyle de BeaussetMarch 29, 2011
The reading room is my favorite place to get work done.
JenniferMarch 26, 2013
Been here 25+ times
There's a Hubway station here!
lauraJanuary 3, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Check out a "speed read" book (if you're a fast reader) - popular books you can get much faster, in person at the library, for a week.
Cristina CasasNovember 5, 2016
Great place for studying
Kim ShipleyOctober 13, 2010
the childrens floor is beautiful free story times and sing along on tuedays
Ellie KleinApril 12, 2012
The most beautiful, sunny library I've ever seen.
Sasha StaffordSeptember 2, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Free DVD rentals. Even new releases.
David MarshallMarch 27, 2011
They did a great job here. Great place.
Baris MumyakmazJuly 22, 2014
More than just a public library...
Erwin ChukDecember 15, 2009
Been here 100+ times
Check out multiple items at a time on the sensor pad in the express lane!
Jen DeaderickDecember 7, 2009
INSANELY BEAUTIFUL! A very happy place to work, read, sit, think and so on.
David LeonardJanuary 19, 2012
Yay, they use Dewey!
Daddy RachaelFebruary 11, 2010
Awesome kids space on the 3rd floor.
jesse kbMarch 13, 2010
This is a GREAT example of tax $ at work!

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