O'Neill Branch Library 70 Rindge Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Celebrate the beginning of the new year, 12 hours early! Families with children of all ages join us for crafts, activities, treats and a Noon Year's Eve countdown!

Drop-in for open crafting time at the Library! This event is for people of all ages and no registration is required.

Join us over winter vacation for a cozy family movie at the Library! We will be screening The Wild Robot (Universal Pictures, rated PG). Snacks will be provided.

 

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Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the winter season! Join us for a seasonal story time, a winter nature craft and a cozy treat.

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

Unleash your creativity at our open crafting program for adults!

Come to the Library to create something special!

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

Calling all Swifties!

Come join us for Trivia Night!

People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together.

December Selection: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

Music, movement and stories! Join librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

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Families are invited to join us for a drop-in creative coding workshop using OctoStudio, a new app developed by the team behind Scratch.

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

We invite children of all ages and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple art activity.

Join Annawon Weeden (Mashpee Wampanoag/Pequot/Narragansett) for storytelling and social dance, in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch!

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

Read with a cuddly friend!

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

November Selection: Island Queen by Vanessa Riley

Come to the Library to create something special!

What's a zine?

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

Join us for a morning walk at one of the most renowned birdwatching spots in Cambridge, Mount Auburn Cemetery!

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

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice.

We invite children of all ages and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple paper bag craft.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together.

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

Join friends at the O'Neill Branch to build, build, BUILD!

Music, movement and stories! Join librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

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We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of fun and scary songs and stories for a late October treat!

Whoooo's that sitting on a branch?

Come to the O'Neill Branch to sew a "huggable monstrosity" - a loveable but terrifying toy!

Young people ages 10 to 14 who love to write are welcome to share their ideas and writing.

Read with a cuddly friend!

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

October Selection: Contending Forces by Pauline Hopkins

Come to the Library to create something special!

What's a zine?

Hand Embroidery will cover an assortment of basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Come join us for Trivia Night!

People of all ages who enjoy children's books can read and discuss together.

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

Music, movement and stories! Join librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice.

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

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for a stories, an outdoor leaf walk, and a simple nature craft. 

Join us for after school fun!

Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a stroll about North Cambridge to meet the plants in our neighborhood!

Read with a cuddly friend!

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

Join Andrew Speilberg, author of The Scion: A Hero In Motion for a graphic novel talk and Q&A.

Explore symmetry in nature by creating beautiful insects!

Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch!

What's a zine?

All ages are welcome as we explore the urban ecosystem at Danehy Park.

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

All ages are welcome to join us as we search the water and trees for birds!

Come to the Library to create something special!

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

September Selection: The Maid by Nita Prose

Join us for a half hour of stories for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice.

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.

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

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

Join us for a Ballet Storytime!

Come to the Library to create something special!

Bring a stuffed animal to the Library for a fun story time!

Read with a cuddly friend!

Learn how comics are made and create your own with Boston cartoonist and comic artist LJ-Baptiste!

Celebrate the end of summer with fun, games, snacks and neighbors old and new!

August Selection: The Apartment by Ana Menéndez

Bubbles come alive through music, choreography and comedy to spark imagination and wonder.

Join us for a game of chess at the O'Neill Branch!

Music, movement and stories! Join your librarians for 20 minutes of fun! For children of all ages and their grown-ups.

Wear a silly outfit to the Library and join us for a special evening story time. 

Mass Capoeira's performance will uplift the spirit and expose audiences to the magic of Afro-Brazilian art and culture.

Join us for an English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Conversation Practice.

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for stories and a simple painting activity.

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

Come to the library dressed as your favorite comic book or graphic novel character.

Read with a cuddly friend!

Come to the Library to create something special!

Wiggle, shake and dance with your children! For Kids 0-5 and their caregivers. No registration is required

Join us for a relaxing walk of Fresh Pond with Park Ranger Tim Puopolo!

After the Library closes for the rest of the public on July 25, it's open to Middle Schoolers only!

Join us for a party and an American Sign Language class rolled into one!