Elementary School Age Opportunities

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

Live Hip-Hop and R&B band curated by The Cambridge Hip-Hop Collective, free bike tune ups, bike safety info, food trucks, and more!

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

Meet Godmother Glitter as she protects the Enchanted Castle from the dragon.

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. 

Julie Murray will teach the fundamentals of ukulele playing to children ages 8-12.

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

Join us as we learn to make unique and creative books using paper, scissors, and a little bit of glue.

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

We will be screening Moana 2 - (Walt Disney, rated PG) Snacks will be provided.

 

 

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

Join us for a special matinée screening of Lilo & Stitch as part of the MA Space Week 2025 Space Film Festival!

Calling all plant lovers!

Come to the Library to create something special!

Join us at Donnelly Field (behind the Valente Library) for a joyful celebration with musician and educator Otha Day!

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