Arts and Culture

Explore the diverse range of animal representations in a recent installation in our Islamic and South Asian art galleries.

In this session, conservation technician Yi Bin Liang will talk about matting, framing, and housing objects.

Join curatorial assistant and practicing artist Meghan Grady for a discussion about drawing light, in conjunction with our special exhibition.

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

Join us for half an hour of songs, stories and rhymes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

Join us for 20-25 minutes of music, movement and stories. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

 

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

Put on your dancing shoes and head over for a morning of singing and dancing! We'll sing and move together, and share a story or two. For children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

December Selection: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger.

Bounces and rhymes for our youngest library patrons. Recommended for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers.

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.

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

Join us for music, movement and stories. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

 

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Registration is not required.

January selection: Sandwich by Catherine Newman.

Enjoy time together with other caregivers and babies to learn, play and develop language and motor skills. Recommended for children from birth to 18 months with their caregivers.