Arts and Culture

Join us for a new hour-long program, featuring thirty minutes of songs and stories and thirty minutes of open play!

It's a Library dance party!

If you're looking to shake your sillies out before bed, join us for thirty minutes of music and movement!

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

Come to the library in your pajamas to listen to stories, read with your children, and enjoy a snack before bed!

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a special evening story time event.

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes.

No registration is required. Please call (617) 349-4019 for details.

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 15-20 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes. 

No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4019 for details.

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

 

Family Friendly event Celebrating the Winter Solstice with Crafts and Cocoa.

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.

Sing and dance to your favorite songs! For children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration required.

It's a Library dance party!

Hands on learning through music, dancing, Spanish and fun!

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

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!

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