Arts and Culture

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.

This month's book: 

Join the Collins Branch Library in collaboration with the Cambridge Climate Leaders Initiative for a monthly discussion of a climate-related topic.

April selection: Titanium Noir by Nick Harkaway

This week's selection: William Shakespeare, Macbeth

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

Come join us and sample a selection of books about the our environment and the natural world.

Bring your project and enjoy the company of other fiber crafters

Silly Sh*t Variety Show is a one‑hour, no‑intermission variety chaos for misfits, queer folks, and creative outsiders. Serving up a rotating lineup of stand‑up, musical comedy, drag, clown, & storytelling.

British artist Stuart Semple will explore the role of artist material developers and how color can serve as a vehicle for powerful ideas.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

The climate is changing, and we're all here on the planet together.

April Selection: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb.

Come to the Library to create something special!

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

Free event at the Cambridge Public Library.

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