Afterschool Activities, Visual Arts and Crafts

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

Join Leigh Raiford and Teju Cole to examine photography’s role in social justice movements and national memory

Hangout with other teens in the Valente Branch Community Room after school to socialize, unwind, and participate in a rotating activity.

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

Join local artist Brooke Lambert for an introduction to the printmaking process of linocut.

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.

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Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Teens!

You don't have to be a poet to have something to say.

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

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

Try out 2D animation with Gif-O-grafs!

Adults 18+ are invited to tell a story using 2D animation.

Registration Required.

Create your very own one-page tabletop role playing game.

National Library Week is April 6-12.

Join us for a beginner-friendly counted cross stitch class at O'Neill!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

What's a zine?

Treat yourself to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and community while a local artist guides us step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful acrylic painting.

Create your very own one-page tabletop role playing game.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Take a break from your studies and join us for lunch and Uno!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Have clothes to mend or craft projects to work on?

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

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

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft. Recommended for children ages 3-7 and their caregivers.