Childcare and Preschool, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts

Welcome to our weekly free Chinese story time and Art & Craft Time for one hour fun time.

Our Magic Tree House book group for kids ages 5-10 meets the first Friday of the month.

Our Merlin Missions book group is for Magic Tree House fans ages 5-10 who are ready for these longer adventures about Jack and Annie!

Please join the Cambridge Public Library and the American Repertory Theater for an afternoon of Wonder!

Join us to craft homemade gifts this holiday season.

Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library!

Turn paper cut-outs into animations with the Gif-O-Graf machine!

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!

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. 

What's a zine?

Our monthly Middle Grade Mystery book group is for kids aged 10-14.

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.

Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12.

Join us for stories and a craft to celebrate the shortest day of the year. Come read, sing, craft and welcome back the light! 

 

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.

Join us to watch a movie on Central Square Library's big screen and eat free popcorn! Past screenings have included popular action and comedy movies. No registration required.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Join us for a cozy craft at the O'Connell Branch!

Join us over winter vacation for a family movie at the Library!

We will be screening Dog Man - PG  (Dreamworks, 2025). Snacks will be provided.

 

 

Celebrate the start of 2026 without staying awake until midnight! Play games and create crafts with friends, family and neighbors. For children of all ages and their caregivers.

Join us for a community building party at Valente as we build structures with LEGOS, wooden sticks, cards, and any other materials we can get our hands on!

Come to the Library for games and a different activity each week!

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

Engage with school staff and leaders, learn more about our vibrant, welcoming school community, and ask any questions you might have.