Afterschool Activities, Behavioral and Mental Health

Join instructor Darren Hairston for Zumba Gold – the fun and energizing dance fitness class tailored for active older adults and beginners!

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

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

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.

It's fun, it's easy... it's exercise?

This class is designed for people of all levels to strengthen the muscles, the heart and the brain--all while having fun and moving to great music!

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

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.

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!

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms!

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. 

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.

For Cambridge residents with children in grades K-8 who are applying to DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery, those who want in-person help can visit our office to complete your online application.

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

Join us for a virtual Death Cafe - an evening of open, lively, and insightful discussion about death for adults aged 18 and older.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Children and their grown-ups are invited to this special kid-centered cookbook club!