Arts and Culture, Childcare and Preschool

Join us for songs, stories and rhymes followed by open play.

Join us for 20-25 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Try out 2D animation with Gif-O-grafs!

Adults 18+ are invited to tell a story using 2D animation.

Registration Required.

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

Join us to sing, play with musical props and move together.

National Library Week is April 6-12.

This week's selection: Voltaire, Candide

Hosting each session will be Cambridge native and saxophonist Bobby Tynes and his amazing all star rhythm section.

April Selection: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature!

Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group.

Join us for a beginner-friendly counted cross stitch class at O'Neill!

February selection:

Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club.

What's a zine?

We invite children and their caregivers to a 30-minute session of songs and stories in Mandarin Chinese with Mina (Yating) Fan, a local mother and educator.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful acrylic painting.

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

Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library!

This month's book: Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

Calling all middle grade readers!

Join the Cambridge Public Library in celebrating National Poetry Month with a reading and talk by the acclaimed poet and author Tracy K. Smith.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

April Selection: One Pot, Pan, Planet: A Greener Way to Cook for You and Your Family by Anna Jones.

Have clothes to mend or craft projects to work on?