Afterschool Activities, Parenting Resources

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.

Celebrate Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story with Mad Science's Radical Robots Workshop!

Celebrate Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story with Mad Science's Radical Robots Workshop!

Join us every first and third Monday of the month to learn and practice Zen meditation with our neighbors at the Cambridge Zen Center!

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

The community potluck returns after being delayed due to the February blizzard. 

It's a monthly block party!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

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.

What's a zine?

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.

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

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.

Join us for a morning walk at one of the most renowned bird watching spots in Cambridge, Mount Auburn Cemetery!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Join local artist, musician and educator Ben Cunningham for a transformative storytelling performance.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Meet a cast of larger-than-life, hand-crafted puppet characters in this funny and interactive variety show.

Join us for Brazilian-inspired music and dance! 

Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.

No registration required.

Come watch a movie on Central Square Library's big screen and eat free popcorn! 

Come to the Library to create something special!