Elementary School Age Opportunities

Create 3-D shapes at a family origami night! The library will provide all required materials. This event is recommended for children over 5 and their caregivers. 

Come try your hand at making a beautiful button!

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.

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

What's a zine?

Join musicians of the Boston Festival Orchestra for "Festive Fanfare," a dazzling celebration of the season's joy and warmth at the Cambridge Public Library!

We will be using library consoles to enjoy multiplayer games.

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.

 

Drop by the Children's Area at Valente to pick up logic puzzles, word searches, color-by-number pages, and other winter themed activities.

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

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!

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!

Our Magic Tree House book group is for kids ages 5-10.

Our Merlin Missions book group is for Magic Tree House fans ages 5-10 who are ready for these longer adventures about Jack and Annie!

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

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

It's a weekly block party!

What's a zine?

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

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

Come join us at the Central Square Branch for a cozy evening crafting your own vision board.

Join us for a lively discussion of a great book in person at the Main Library!

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

Every Wednesday from 4 – 4:45 PM we're opening up the Curious George Room on the third floor for ages 10 –12 to snack, c

Challenge your family or meet new friends over board games in the Community Room at Valente.

Did you know you can vote for a winner in the Massachusetts Children's Book Award each year?

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is holding a virtual Info Session for families of incoming PreK to Grade 9 students interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year.