Arts and Culture, Schools (K-5th Grade)

If you're looking to shake your sillies out before bed, join us for thirty minutes of music and movement!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Express your gratitude for special people in your life with handmade Valentines!

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.

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: 

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 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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.