Early Childhood Opportunities, Arts and Culture

Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

Learn about and remake the first synthetic blue pigment in history with art conservators Lisa Barro and Carolyn Riccardelli.

Delve deeper into ancient sculpture, from a time when Celtic and Classical cultures clashed, with art historian Kimberly Cassibry.

Recitals are performed on Harvard’s famous 1958 D. A. Flentrop organ, at Adolphus Busch Hall.

Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to make designs with fuse beads! Snacks provided. No registration necessary.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor. You'll also get to take home your very own masterpiece!

Join staff as they discuss and activate this experimental device from 1930 by László Moholy-Nagy, a Bauhaus pioneer.

Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.

Learn how to upcycle clothing over four sessions!

People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together.

Welcome springtime's longer daylight hours by decorating a paper stained glass suncatcher.

This week's selection: Montaigne, selected essays

Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12.

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.

It's a Library dance party!

We’re keeping our doors open late for an evening of art, fun, food, and more!

Children and their grown-ups are invited to this special kid-centered cookbook club!

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Join us for music, movement and stories. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

 

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

Flamenco Dance class teaches the various rhythms of different Palos (genre) of flamenco. Learn coordination of footwork, body, arms, and fingers movements. Welcome and enjoy the flamenco experience.

Join us for songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. For children of all ages. 

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week! Kids of all ages can hang out and do crafts or STEAM activities. No registration required. 

Join us for a dance party to get your wiggles out!