Elementary School Age Opportunities

Read to Dante, our local cuddly therapy dog!

What's a zine?

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

Join us at Valente once a month for Creativity Club, where we will learn or practice an arts & crafts activity. 

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!

Tree themed storytelling event

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.

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

Come join us for Trivia Night!

Come learn to make some crafts with us, and celebrate the coming winter solstice!

Calling all Swifties!

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

Our monthly Middle Grade Mystery book group is for kids aged 10-14.

Come to the Library to create something special!

Our monthly "Graphics Are Great!" book group is for kids aged 8-12.

Read with Bowie the Therapy Dog from

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. 

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!

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

Join Science Club for Girls to bring a little summer into January and explore the science of making BUBBLES!

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.

Prospect Hill Academy Charter School is holding an Open House for incoming Kindergarten to 3rd Grade families interested in applying for the 2025-2026 school year.