Cambridge Public Library, Preston

10/22/2025

Parking Lot Closure at Preston

Parking Lot Closure: Preston

The parking lot at the Preston location will be closed beginning this week (the week of October 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 link in the comments.

01/04/2024

The gallery has reopened.

Our Preston Gallery location has reopened. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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01/02/2024

The Cambridge Art Galleries exhibition is temporarily closed. Updates will be posted.

Please be advised that the Preston Gallery location is temporarily closed for maintenance. An update will be posted when we reopen. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Idea Exchange

12/22/2023

Preston Front Entrance Now Open!

Preston Front Entrance Now Open

We are excited to announce that as of today (Friday, December 22) the exterior renovations to Idea Exchange - Preston have been completed.

With the completion of this project the front entrance to the building, exterior book return, and on-site parking have reopened.

08/31/2023

Exterior Renovations start on Tuesday, September 5 and the parking lot will close on Friday, September 1.

Preston Exterior Renovations
Starting Tuesday, September 5, Idea Exchange - Preston will undergo exterior renovations and the parking lot will close on Friday, September 1. The building will remain open with access moving to the back of the building.

Learn More: ideaexchange.org/news/renovations-preston-location

07/19/2022

UPDATE: Idea Exchange, Preston will open as scheduled at 10 am today (Wednesday, July 20).
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Preston Closing Early Today
Due to a problem with the air conditioning, Idea Exchange - Preston will be closing at 5:30 pm today (Tuesday, July 19).

We currently do not know when the service will be restored and will post an update when more information is available.
Sorry for any inconvenience.