The Cambridge Public Library in Cambridge, Massachusetts is part of the Minuteman Library Network. It consists of a main library and six branches, located throughout the city.
In fiscal year 2009, the city of Cambridge spent 1.38% ($4,893,254) of its budget on the library, $45 per person.
Read more about Cambridge Public Library: Main Building, History of Organization, Branches, Subscription Databases
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