Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Free early literacy program for all families in Cambridge with children birth to 8 years.

Hours of operation

Monday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Contact

Jennifer Baily
Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative Manager
jbaily@challiance.org
617-665-3812

Location

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

119 Windsor St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
United States

Area 2, East Cambridge, The Port, and Wellington Harrington

Additional information

Offering parent workshops, one-on-one literacy visits, playgroups, StoryWalks, programs especially for dads and book giveaways through three programs: 1) Let's Talk! which helps parents and child care providers support the early literacy development of young children 2) Cambridge Dads which supports dads and 3) Pathways to Family Success which helps immigrant parents understand the U.S. school system, support learning, and connect to services.

Current programs

Cambridge Dads

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Cambridge Dads was created to increase fatherhood engagement in programming. The program strives to ensure dads are engaged, informed, and feel supported in their role as parents.

Pathways to Family Success

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Housing Authority, and DHSP Community Learning Center

North Cambridge

Pathways to Family Success supports low-income Cambridge families with free events, activities, supplies, and community.

Let's Talk! One-on-One Literacy Visits

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

We visit moms and dads of young children at a convenient location outside or virtually to share information about early literacy development, talking and reading with children, & community resources.

Let's Talk! Weekly Text Tips

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Receive a tip via text each week about activities and events around Cambridge as well as tips for supporting children's literacy development.

Show past programs.:

Summer StoryWalk Series 2023

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Sat, July 15 – Sun, August 20 2023, All day

Can you find the StoryWalks? A StoryWalk is a children's book hung page by page around a park in Cambridge where families can read, walk, and talk together. Find the 8 StoryWalks in Cambridge parks!

Show past events.:

Fall Drop-In Playgroups

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

The Port Cambridge Highlands, Neighborhood 9, and North Cambridge

This Fall, join us at a drop-in playgroup! Meet other families w/ young children, learn songs & activities to support your child's development, & have fun! For Cambridge families w/children 2-4 years.

Let's Count and Explore!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Cambridge Highlands, Neighborhood 9, and North Cambridge

A 2-part workshop about math and science with young children for Cambridge parents with children 1-4 years old. Light dinner & limited child care available. Free books and giveaways!

Family Literacy Month Book Giveaways

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Public Library, and Cambridge Public Schools

East Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and North Cambridge

Join us for:
- free books for Cambridge children birth to 17 years old
- free bilingual books in over 20 different languages for children birth to 5 years old

Early Literacy at Home Series: Dads and Moms Make a Difference!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

A 4-part virtual series for Cambridge parents with children birth to 4 years.
Get concrete activity ideas that will work for your life, free books and giveaways, and connect with other dads and moms

Family Math Night

MathTalk PBC and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

The Port

Come by for a fun Family Math Night! There will be food, games, activities, and a whole lot of fun!

Dads & Kids BBQ

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

North Cambridge

Hold the date for a day of fun, arts & crafts, BBQ, and fatherhood! Connect with other fathers in the community as the summer winds down into a new school year for the kids.

VIRTUAL: Cambridge Dads Talk!

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Join us virtually on Saturday mornings for a cup of coffee or tea and discussion with other dads!

Dads & Kids Cook

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Cambridgeport and The Port

Come have a great time cooking with your kids and meeting other dad and their kids!

Managing Screen-Time with Young Children

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Mid Cambridge

A 2-part series for Cambridge dads and moms with children birth to 5 years.

StoryWalk Cambridge - Donnelly Field

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, and Cambridge Public Library

East Cambridge

It's a reading adventure at Donnelly Field! Walk around the field to read all of the pages in “Do You Have a Hat?”and “If the Dinosaurs Came Back”!

Dads & Kids Reading Challenge

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Starting January 13, Cambridge Dads will be hosting a virtual winter reading challenge!

Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, Cambridge Public Schools, and Cambridge Public Library

Mid Cambridge

Come celebrate National Family Literacy Month at the 24th Annual Cambridge Family Literacy Fun Day at City Hall!

Fatherhood Buzz

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

Come with your child to get a free haircut, books, and engage in arts and crafts.

Dads Talk! Drop-In

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

A discussion group for Cambridge dads!

Dads Talk! New Dads

Center for Families and Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative

A discussion group for new Cambridge Dads!

February 2021 At-Home Activity Calendar

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Winter can feel long so get new ideas daily to do with your children birth to 4 years old in the February 2021 At-Home Activity Calendar!

Talking about Race with Young Children: A series for white parents raising white children

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Want to talk to your young kids about race? Have questions? Come join other Cambridge parents/caregivers in a 5-part virtual series, with a presentation and time for discussion each week.

April 2021 At-Home Science and Math Activity Calendar

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Enjoy science and math together with new ideas daily to do with your child in the April 2021 At-Home Activity Calendar! Designed for children birth to 4 years old but all ages are welcome!

Cambridge Book Bike

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative, Center for Families, and Cambridge Public Library

The Port East Cambridge Neighborhood 9 and North Cambridge The Port and Wellington Harrington North Cambridge Riverside

Book Bike visits 10 parks near you to give away free books and run activities during the summer for Cambridge children of all ages, in conjunction with DHSP's Summer Food program.

Early Literacy Development: Dads and Moms Make a Difference!

Agenda for Children Literacy Initiative and Center for Families

Area 2, East Cambridge, The Port, and Wellington Harrington

A six-part workshop series for Cambridge parents of children birth to 4 years.