Elementary School Age Opportunities

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 hear stories and songs about things that start with the letter E, and make an elephant craft.

What's a zine?

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

Join social justice project Wee The People for a free, immersive, intergenerational event of storytelling and art-making to celebrate belonging, safety, and immigrant communities.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Amanda Garms!

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

Stop by the Boudreau Branch after school to create something using 3D pens! This drop-in event is intended for school aged children and their families.

Choose a "Paint by Sticker" design and match the numbered stickers to the numbered spaces, then watch your artwork come alive. Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Calling all middle grade readers!

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

“Lights, Camera, Magic!” features films from around the world—many premiering in North America—and hands-on animation workshops led by veteran Hollywood artists. Day 3 takes place @ The Brattle.

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

Sharpen your detective skills and explore the mysteries of how animals survive the winter season. This program is designed with ages 4-10 in mind, but all ages are welcome.

Engage with school staff and leaders, learn more about our vibrant, welcoming school community, and ask any questions you might have.