Cambridge Community Library
🏢 South Central Library System · Cambridge, Wisconsin
Cambridge Community Library
Cambridge Community Library at 101 Spring Water Alley serves this Dane County village once called the "salt glaze pottery capital of the world" — a creative tradition that still defines Cambridge, the birthplace of Ole Evinrude (inventor of the outboard motor) and one of the co-founders of Harley-Davidson. The library anchors village life with open hours four evenings a week and a full slate of programs for all ages.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–7pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–7pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 101 Spring Water Alley, Cambridge, WI 53523
Phone: (608) 423-3900
Website: cambridgelib.org
Plus Code: 86MG2X3J+8R (Cambridge, WI)
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📖 About Cambridge Community Library
Cambridge Community Library is the public library of Cambridge, a village of about 1,600 residents in eastern Dane County on the shores of Lake Ripley. The library belongs to the South Central Library System (SCLS) and participates in the LINKcat shared catalog — a network covering the Madison region that gives cardholders access to millions of items across dozens of member libraries. Patrons also benefit from Wisconsin's statewide BadgerLink databases and Wisconsin's Digital Library through Libby and OverDrive. A dedicated makerspace offers hands-on creative programming, and a regular roster of events — from book clubs and storytime to teen craft nights and Friday movie screenings — makes the library a genuine community gathering place in a village with deep artistic and entrepreneurial roots.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Located on Spring Water Alley in the village of Cambridge, a community on Lake Ripley in eastern Dane County
- Village historically known as the 'salt glaze pottery capital of the world' — a creative arts tradition dating to the 1980s and 1990s
- Cambridge is the birthplace of Ole Evinrude (outboard marine engine, 1906) and Arthur Davidson (Harley-Davidson co-founder)
- Part of the South Central Library System with LINKcat shared catalog spanning the greater Madison region
- Active makerspace, regular storytime, book club, Friday Flick film screenings, and teen craft events
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Cambridge cardholders unlock Wisconsin's statewide digital collections for free:
📚 Services
- Public computers and wireless internet access
- Photocopies, printing, color printing & faxing
- Makerspace for creative hands-on projects
- Library cards & borrowing (LINKcat network)
- Outer-library loan (items outside the LINKcat network)
- Recycling drop-off, stamps & other community conveniences
🎸 Programs
- Weekly storytime (Ms. Patty, fall season Sep–Dec, Thursdays 10 am)
- Paws to Read — children read aloud to therapy animals
- Between the Pages adult book club (monthly)
- Friday Flick monthly film screening
- Teen craft programs (resin jewelry, tote bag workshops, art projects)
- Community cultural events (international snack taste tests, seasonal crafts)
📍 Nearby Libraries in Dane & Jefferson Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What library system does Cambridge Community Library belong to?
Cambridge Community Library is a member of the South Central Library System (SCLS) and the LINKcat shared catalog. A Cambridge library card gives you borrowing access across the LINKcat network — dozens of libraries in the Madison region — plus statewide interlibrary loan and free digital resources through BadgerLink and Wisconsin's Digital Library.
Does Cambridge Community Library have a makerspace?
Yes. The library has a dedicated makerspace where patrons can work on hands-on creative projects. The space is used for programs such as resin jewelry making, tote bag workshops, paper crafts, and seasonal themed projects — open to teens and adults alike.
What are the library's hours and is it open on Saturday?
The library is open Monday through Thursday 10 am–7 pm, Friday 10 am–5 pm, and Saturday 9 am–2 pm. It is closed on Sunday. Evening hours on Monday through Thursday make it convenient for after-school and after-work visits.
What is Cambridge, Wisconsin known for historically?
Cambridge developed a world reputation in the 1980s and 1990s as the 'salt glaze pottery capital of the world,' with numerous working potteries drawing collectors and visitors. The village is also the birthplace of Ole Evinrude, who invented the outboard marine engine in 1906, and Arthur Davidson, co-founder of Harley-Davidson. Today it is a popular recreation destination thanks to Lake Ripley and the CamRock County Park mountain bike trail.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
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👶 This library runs story times for kids. See how library story times work — ages, what happens and that they are free — and find other libraries with story-time programs library story times by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.
