Elementary School Age Opportunities, Afterschool Activities

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

It's a weekly block party!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Join us for Second Saturdays Story Time, where local librarians read stories in the galleries!

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.

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 and use our two button makers to create your very own buttons.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

This is an opportunity for families to come and support our Cambridge Warriors on the last game of the season.

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.

What's a zine?

We are hosting events distributing free fruits, vegetables, pantry staples, and more!

Join us to celebrate Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story, which tells the story of a rover's journey to Mars and the challenges it faces there.

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!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Calling all middle grade readers!

Celebrate National Poetry Month by creating your own poetry at the O'Connell Branch Library!

 All ages are welcome to join us as we observe birds at Fresh Pond.

Join Green Cambridge for a week of free educational outdoor programming to celebrate earth week and our local environment!

Join us at the Boudreau branch as we enjoy stories from around the world told by award-winning storyteller Len Cabral.

Join us over April vacation for a family movie at the Library!

Learn about the rabbits raised at Land's Sake.

In honor of Earth Day, spend your afternoon at the Library creating your own terrarium.

Create your own scratch art tiles. Begin with a black square and scratch a design to reveal the magical colors hidden beneath.

Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

In honor of Earth Day, spend your afternoon at the Library creating your own terrarium.