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April 16
Tuesday
11:30 AM
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.
2:00 PM
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.
April 17
Wednesday
10:30 AM
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).
2:00 PM
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.
2:00 PM
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.
April 18
Thursday
11:00 AM
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).
1:30 PM
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.
2:00 PM
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.
3:00 PM
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.
4:00 PM
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.
4:00 PM
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.
April 19
Friday
2:00 PM
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!
2:00 PM
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.
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