Youth

Join evolutionary biologist Menno Schilthuizen to explore a new dawn of natural history, practiced by community scientists in their own urban jungle.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community!

Kids in 6th, 7th and 8th grade can come to the Library to make buttons and magnets. Snacks provided. No registration necessary.

Bring the kids when you come to the Cambridge City Growers Seed Swap! Children will be able to draw gardens from their imagination. You do not need to bring seeds to participate.

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It's a weekly block party!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Have you checked out The Hive yet?

Bring your project and come join other fiber crafters in your community!

What's a zine?

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.

In-Person Youth Program

Interested in technology and art?

Join us as we take a walk to enjoy the natural wonders of spring and learn about clouds.

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

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Learn to fix your broken household items, such as electronics, appliances, clothing, and toys etc.

Join us as award-winning storyteller Motoko tells delightful folktales and leads hands-on origami activities.

Join us as award-winning storyteller Motoko tells delightful folktales and leads hands-on origami activities.

Meet a swimming, quacking friend at a duck-themed story time, learn about duck behavior and anatomy, and do a themed activity!

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 birdwatching spots in Cambridge, Mount Auburn Cemetery!

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

Join us for a 60-minute puppet-making workshop following the performance of, Enchanted Castle, by Rosalita's Puppets.

Build a crankie storytelling machine. Explore stop-motion animation with cut paper. This program is designed for school-age children and their grown-ups. 

We invite children and their grown-ups to join us for 20-25 minutes of songs, stories, and rhymes about taking care of our planet!