Early Childhood Opportunities, Youth

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

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. 

No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for details.

Join us for a half-hour of stories and songs in the Children's Room. Recommended for children 0-5 and their caregivers.

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

We invite children and their caregivers for 20-25 minutes of stories and songs.

What's a zine?

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.

It's a Library dance party!

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes. For children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

Enjoy time together with other caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for children from birth to 18 months with their caregivers. 

Join us for a new hour-long program, featuring thirty minutes of songs and stories and thirty minutes of open play!

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

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

Come join us at the Boudreau branch for a chess challenge.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

Stop by the Boudreau Branch after school to create something using 3D pens! This drop-in event is intended for school aged children and their families.

Stop by the Boudreau Branch after school to create something using 3D pens! This drop-in event is intended for school aged children and their families.

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!