Middle and High School Opportunities, Arts and Culture

Hangout with other teens in the Valente Branch Community Room after school to socialize, unwind, play a game, or make some art - your choice!

February selection: The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray.

Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club.

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

Our monthly Middle Grade Mystery book group is for kids aged 10-14.

Engage with school staff and leaders, learn more about our vibrant, welcoming school community, and ask any questions you might have.

Mark your calendars for our fourth annual Festival! Immerse yourself in a week of free Arts and STEM programming!

Come to the Library to create something special!

Join us at Valente for an afternoon of board games and fun!

Join artist Alie Reilinger, printer at Cambridge-based Albertine Press and owner of Yellow Leg Studios, for an afternoon of Valentine’s Day printmaking.

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

Join us at the Boudreau Branch as we watch the 2008 movie Wall-E. There will be pizza available! No registration required.

February selection: James by Percival Everett

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. 

This school vacation week, join musician Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful for an interactive music class.

February Selection - 

Calling all middle grade readers!

Become an interstellar pilot by folding the ultimate paper airplane: a spaceship!

An afternoon of arts and crafts with artist, Alexandra Adamo!

Hangout with other teens in the Valente Branch Community Room after school to socialize, unwind, play a game, or make some art - your choice!

Come get creative at Collins!

This interactive 45-minute children's show is designed to engage young audiences through music, movement, and play.

Join master musician Shaw Pong Liu in an interactive, educational and bilingual (English and Mandarin) music program welcoming the Year of the Horse.

Join us for a rock concert with the band Rolie Polie Guacamole.

Join us over February vacation for a family movie at the Library!

What's a zine?

Join us for a demonstration of capoeira, a unique Afro-Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics.