Afterschool Activities, Behavioral and Mental Health

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!

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

Due to the popularity of Sifu Diaz's classes, we expect participants to attend all sessions and participation in this program will be decided by lottery.

Swing by the Central Square Branch Library to restock on Narcan and learn more about how to reverse overdoses. 

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. 

Put on your dancing shoes to improve flexibility and balance, strengthen muscles and have fun!

This program, led by Zeenat Potia, will introduce and utilize mindfulness techniques to help us examine and regulate everyday life changes with a focus on aging.

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.

Start your week off right with some meditation at the Central Square Library.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Need help with a class?

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

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Have you checked out The Hive yet?

Read with a cuddly friend!

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.

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

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

Back by popular demand!

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the winter season! Join us for a seasonal story, a winter nature craft and a cozy treat.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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