Elementary School Age Opportunities

Families with elementary school-age children join us for hands-on activities focused on Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Calling all middle grade readers!

“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.