Arts and Culture

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

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

National Library Week is April 6-12.

This week's selection: Voltaire, Candide

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!

Did you know you can vote for a winner in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award each year?

April Selection: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature!

February selection:

Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

Join the Central Square Book Group!