Arts and Culture, Afterschool Activities

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.

Work with Perler Beads to follow a pattern or create your own unique design.

Youth ages 10-16 are welcome to join three sessions of the table-top game Dungeons and Dragons (DnD), as we build our cooperative role-play and storytelling skills.

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

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

This month's book: 

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine's Students for Smiles Club and the Cambridge Public Library are hosting a free community event on oral health.

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

This week's selection: Edmund Burke and Samuel Johnson on the Colonies

This month's book: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms!

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

February Selection: People Like Us: A Novel by Jason Mott.

Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature!

Take a break from your studies and join us for lunch!

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. 

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

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.

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

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

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.