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Old Post Office: Service Disruption
All public printing at the Old Post Office (with the exception of the large format printer) is currently unavailable.
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Automated Telephone Renewal Service phone line is currently out of service
The library's automated Telephone Renewal Service (TRS) phone line is currently out of service. We are working to restore this service as soon possible.
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Preston parking lot unavailable due to building repairs.
The parking lot at the Preston location will be closed beginning the week of November 20 for an extended period due to building repairs.

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Preston: Service Disruption
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The parking lot at the Preston location will be closed beginning the week of November 20 for an extended period due to building repairs. However, on-street parking will be available on King Street. Additionally, you can use the Dover Street parking lot, located at 131-139 Dover Street North, which offers limited-time free parking. For more information on your parking options in Preston, please refer to the Public Parking in Preston Towne Centre map.
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Book Clubs for All
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Whether you're looking to join a book club or start your own, Cambridge Public Library has a way for you to enjoy engaging stories with a community of readers. 
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Staff Book Review: A House With Good Bones
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Book review by Jessica, Senior Branch AssistantA House with Good Bones, by T. Kingfisher, New York : Nightfire, Tor Publishing Group, 2023. 247 pages.
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Your Library. Your Story.
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Your library is a place where your unique story unfolds, filled with endless possibilities and access to boundless knowledge. The first step on this journey is to sign up as a member of Cambridge Public Library. With your library membership, the possibilities for learning, exploring, and having fun are unlimited. Here are 10 great things you can do as a member of Cambridge Public Library:
A copy of The River Has Roots sits with a coffee, plant, and pair of glasses on a table.
Staff Book Review: The River Has Roots
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Book review by Meghan, Digital Services SpecialistThe River Has Roots, by Amal El-Mohtar, New York: Tordotcom, Tor Publishing Group, 2025. 133 pages. The River Has Roots, by Hugo Award winner Amal El-Mohtar, possesses all the charm of a fairy tale, with its idyllic setting, flowing prose and even the occasional illustration to add to the feeling of whimsy.
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Staff Book Review: A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
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Book review by Virginia, Acting Senior Branch AssistantA Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, by Sangu Mandanna. New York: Berkley, 2025. 352 pagesAre you ready for autumn but stuck in the summer heat? Say no more, because Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, has written the book for you.
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Sublimation Printing in the Makerspace
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The Old Post Office Makerspace now offers sublimation printing!The sublimation printer, along with a heat press, allows you to combine ink and compatible materials seamlessly. You can create designs on your computer, print them onto special sublimation paper, and then permanently fuse them to your chosen item using heat.
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Cambridge Public Library Unveils New Logo
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Cambridge Public Library is thrilled to unveil its new logo to the community. This new logo and branding are part of the library’s name change, announced in August 2024.
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Staff Book Review: The Cat Who Saved Books
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Book review by staff member Shawna, Library Assistant The Cat Who Saved Books, by Sōsuke Natsukawa. New York: HarperVia, 2021. 198 pagesLeisurely making its way to North American book readers is Cozy Japanese Fiction. This emerging genre has also been termed Cat Fiction or Healing Fiction in Japan and Korea. In these stories there is often a cat who helps guide the main characters through a period of personal growth.
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Staff Book Review: Contemplation of a Crime
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Book review by staff member Leah, Information SpecialistContemplation of a Crime, by Susan Juby. Toronto, ON: HarperCollins, 2025. 292 pages