Elementary School Age Opportunities

Join us at the Boudreau branch as we enjoy stories from around the world told by award-winning storyteller Len Cabral.

Join us over April vacation for a family movie at the Library!

Learn about the rabbits raised at Land's Sake.

In honor of Earth Day, spend your afternoon at the Library creating your own terrarium.

Create your own scratch art tiles. Begin with a black square and scratch a design to reveal the magical colors hidden beneath.

Recommended for children ages 6-12 and their caregivers.

In honor of Earth Day, spend your afternoon at the Library creating your own terrarium.

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

Using embroidery hoops, participants will hand-stitch words of affirmation while learning basic sewing techniques.

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.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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

Join local artist, musician and educator Ben Cunningham for a transformative storytelling performance.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

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. 

Meet a cast of larger-than-life, hand-crafted puppet characters in this funny and interactive variety show.

Join us for Brazilian-inspired music and dance! 

Recommended for children of all ages and their caregivers.

No registration required.

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

Children will explore a mixture of instruments and rhythms for creative and fun musical experiments through this World Music/Percussion workshop!

Come watch a movie on Central Square Library's big screen and eat free popcorn! 

Children will explore a mixture of instruments and rhythms for creative and fun musical experiments through this World Music/Percussion workshop!

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun craft and related stories. For more information, call 617-349-4010. This program is recommended for ages 5-10.

For Cambridge residents with children in grades K-8 who are applying to DHSP Afterschool Programs Lottery, those who want in-person help can visit our office to complete your online application.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Children and their grown-ups are invited to this special kid-centered cookbook club!

Make patterns and pictures from seven geometric shapes! Race to see who is the Tangram Master!

All supplies will be provided. Ages 8 and up.

 

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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