Arts and Culture

Recitals are performed on Harvard’s famous 1958 D. A. Flentrop organ, at Adolphus Busch Hall.

Join graduate student Saffron Hooper Sener for a talk on the role of colonial portraiture in North American international diplomacy.

In this drop-in workshop, we invite families to make photographic artworks. With your permission, your process of making this creation may be later displayed at the Harvard Graduate School of Education gallery.

Join a discussion about 18 design drawings created in 1876 by John La Farge for Boston’s Trinity Church, which recently entered the collections.

Join us for a beginner-friendly counted cross stitch class at O'Neill!

Priya Allen will explore the design and politics of historical drinking vessels and containers.

Every month we will read and discuss a short story as a group.

Join us to sing, play with musical props and move together.

Sachi Laumas will explore how three works of art engage with illness and the healing process.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes! Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers. No registration is required. Please call 617-349-4023 for more information. 

April Selection: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.

Join the Valente Branch for an exploration of literature!

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.

February selection:

Join Central Square's new Horror Book Club.