Parenting Resources, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

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. 

Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills.

Bounces and rhymes for caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills.

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.

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

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

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

National Library Week is April 6-12.

What's a zine?

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

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!

Calling all middle grade readers!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Out with the old, in with the new! Join us for a clothing and toy exchange - for children’s items ages birth to 5 years old.

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.

Using embroidery hoops, participants will hand-stitch words of affirmation while learning basic sewing techniques.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

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

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.