Visual, Performing, and Media Arts, Afterschool Activities

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!

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!

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

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

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. 

Join us to craft homemade gifts this holiday season.

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.

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

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Need help with a class?

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. 

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

Have you checked out The Hive yet?

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.

What's a zine?

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

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.

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

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!

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