Afterschool Activities, Media Arts and Production

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

This month's book: A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone

December Selection: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.

It's a weekly block party!

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

Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group. Copies of the stories will be provided. Registration helpful but not required! 

Join us for our Kazakhstan Independence Day celebration on December 14

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. 

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.

December Selection: In the midst of winter by Isabel Allende

The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together.

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

This month's book: 

This week's selection: The Bible, Numbers

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

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Stop by the Boudreau Branch after school and use our two button makers to create your very own buttons.

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic.

November selection: Erasure by Percival Everett

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

 

Join the Central Square Book Group!

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.