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Vacation Week Crafting Corner

Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

Finish off your vacation with a flourish! Stop by Boudreau and flex your creative muscles with an hour of crafting. You’ll leave with a beautiful piece of art that you can take home to show your friends and family. All ages of children welcome.

Vacation Week Program: "Meet the Orchestra" presented by Boston Music Project (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Join us for a performance of a youth chamber orchestra. A hands-on instrument petting zoo follows the performance, offering a chance for children to try playing a string instrument and to learn about different orchestral instruments.

Vacation Week Program: Arthropod Petting Zoo with Professor Bugman (Boudreau)

Boudreau Branch, 245 Concord Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program! Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world. Recommended for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration required for children (caregivers do not need to register).

Vacation Week Program: "Meet the Orchestra" presented by Boston Music Project (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Join us for a performance of a youth chamber orchestra. A hands-on instrument petting zoo follows the performance, offering a chance for children to try playing a string instrument and to learn about different orchestral instruments.

Vacation Week Program: Board Game Afternoon (Main)

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join us for an afternoon of board games, JENGA, and more! This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers.

Vacation Week Program: Arthropod Petting Zoo with Professor Bugman (Central Square)

Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl St., Cambridge, MA 02139

Kids learn all about Arthropods, the most diverse group of animal life on the planet, during this exciting show-and-tell-and-touch program! Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations these creatures have that help them survive in the wild world. Recommended for children ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration required for children (caregivers do not need to register).

Vacation Week Program: Nintendo Switch Party for Ages 10-13 (Main)

Main Library, Curious George Room, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138

Join our Nintendo Switch party! We'll have two multiplayer games available to play on our library consoles. Feel free to bring your own Switch console to play other library Switch games. This program is for ages 10-13. There will be a Nintendo Switch Party for younger kids in May. This program can accommodate 16 gamers. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the program. The gamer must be present to receive a ticket. This program starts promptly, and any unclaimed spots will be offered to someone waiting. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please call 617-349-4038 for more information.

Vacation Week Program: Family Movie at the Library (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

Join us over April vacation for a nature-themed family movie (Migration- Universal Pictures - PG, 87 minutes) at the Library! Snacks will be provided.

Vacation Week Program: Terrific Turtles (Collins)

Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How big can a sea turtle grow? Are all turtle shells the same? Find out for yourself in this program presented by The Joys of Nature. Learn more about our wonderful shelled friends and meet some real turtles at the end. Recommended for children ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Please note: This is a 30-minute program that will be presented from 3-3:30 p.m. and again from 4-4:30 p.m. Participants are invited to arrive in time for either the 3 p.m. program or the 4 p.m. program.

Vacation Week Program: Terrific Turtles (Collins)

Collins Branch, 64 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How big can a sea turtle grow? Are all turtle shells the same? Find out for yourself in this program presented by The Joys of Nature. Learn more about our wonderful shelled friends and meet some real turtles at the end. Recommended for children ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Please note: This is a 30-minute program that will be presented from 3-3:30 p.m. and again from 4-4:30 p.m. Participants are invited to arrive in time for either the 3 p.m. program or the 4 p.m. program.

Vacation Week: Watercolor Bookmarks for Kids (Valente)

Valente Branch, 826 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Get creative at the Valente Branch, and make your own bookmarks using watercolor paint! All painting materials are provided by the library. Please wear clothes suitable for painting. This program is for children ages 8-12. Registration is required. Please contact the library at 617-349-4015 for more information.

Vacation Week Program: Sea Life and Sea Perch (O'Neill)

O'Neill Branch, 70 Rindge Ave., Cambridge, MA 02140

MIT Sea Grant Marine Biology and Robotics Labs will host hands-on activities, including driving a Sea Perch ROV, microscopes with local marine life and a touch tank with live animals to interact with!

Vacation Week Program: Toe Jam Puppet Band (O'Connell)

O'Connell Branch, 48 Sixth St., Cambridge, MA 02141

Join the toe-tapping, finger-snapping fun of the Toe Jam Puppet Band, with lots of singing, dancing, and laughter! Performances are interactive, encouraging audience members to sing and dance along with the band. For children of all ages and their caregivers.