Arts and Culture

Creative Colorful Creations on Fabric with Phyllis Wadlington.
Discover your creative side, working with different fabrics. Explore the possibilities of what can be painted on fabric.

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of cozy card making! All supplies included (except stamps) – but feel free to bring materials of your own to add to the fun.

Join us at the MIT Museum for a special film series exploring time travel through the lens of science fiction cinema.

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

An exhibition curator will lead this talk exploring how and why artists choose specific materials to express their ideas.

Introduction to Theatre is an interactive class where we will read from plays, act out scenes, analyze characters and the plots. No prior theatre experience necessary.

Susan Anderson will look at how artists working at the turn of the 20th century used dry media as a means towards abstraction.

Join the Watercolor Painting Workshop

Join us on a journey of discovery; explore your creativity and hone your acting skills!
Registration is required for the 8-week series.

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community!

In this class you will be introduced to painting with watercolor, including techniques in

Explore ancient coins and learn how a team of museum staff and students is trying to harness the power of AI to recover stolen coins.

Creative Colorful Creations on Fabric with Phyllis Wadlington.

Discover your creative side, working with different fabrics. Explore the possibilities of what can be painted on fabric.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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!

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

Join the Acrylic Painting Workshop at our North Cambridge location and unleash your artistic talents with the guidance of a skilled instructor. You'll also get to take home your very own masterpiece!

December Selection: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.

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!

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

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 get creative at Collins!

Join us for this free annual celebration of the season, featuring festive period decorations, music, treats, and more.