Middle and High School Opportunities, Afterschool Activities

Please join the Cambridge Public Library and the American Repertory Theater for an afternoon of Wonder!

Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch!

Come join us for decorating party and a cookie exchange!

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

Teens, don't let the cold weather get you down. Come to the Teen Room for pizza, snacks and crafts and relax. Bring your friends. And it's FREE. 

Join the Central Square Branch Library and Food not Bombs Cambridge for an end-of-year Community Supper.

Youth ages 10-16 are welcome to join for four sessions of cooperative role-play and storytelling as we build out skills playing the table-top game DnD.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

It's a weekly block party!

Turn paper cut-outs into animations with the Gif-O-Graf machine!

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

Need help with a class?

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!

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. 

Hangout with other teens in the Valente Branch Community Room after school: socialize, unwind, play a game, make some art - your choice!

Join us for this free annual celebration of the season, featuring festive period decorations, music, treats, and more.

Have you checked out The Hive yet?

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.

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?

Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to create hand-made cards and wrapping paper using print-making techniques! Snacks provided. No registration necessary.

Teens!

Youth ages 10-16 are welcome to join for four sessions of cooperative role-play and storytelling as we build out skills playing the table-top game DnD.

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

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!