Reading events for kids around Arlington

Tuesday, October 13

All day

Reading
Ages 6–8
New

Next Chapter Book Club (grade 3)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A monthly book discussion club for third graders, reading a variety of genres and talking about the books together.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

10:30 AM 30 min

Arts
Ages 0–8
New

Songs and Stories (Collins)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A program of songs, stories and rhymes for young children with their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

10:30 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Step into Storytime

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A storytime with reading, songs and a craft for children of all ages, with no registration needed.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

11:00 AM 25 min

Arts
Ages 0–8
New

Sing-Along (Valente)

Cambridge Public Library (Main), Cambridge Indoor

A sing-along with songs, rhymes and fingerplays for young children.

English

At the venue Listed by Cambridge Public Library Public Events

3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Reading
Ages 5+
New

Robbins - Kids' Read to Dogs

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

Short reading sessions where children read aloud to therapy dogs, suited to both reluctant and eager young readers.

English

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

Wednesday, October 14

All day

Reading
Ages 3–8
New

Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A weekly story club for kindergarten and first graders that explores fairy tales and fractured retellings, with recitation, games and crafts.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

10:00 AM 45 min

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Winnie the Pooh 100th Bookday!

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A storytime and craft celebrating the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh, open to children of all ages with their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

3:30 PM 45 min

Reading
Ages 3–6
New

Books & Building

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

A story session followed by an open-ended building challenge with provided materials, for children ages 3 to 6.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Thursday, October 15

All day

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

An all-ages storytime with books, puppets and music on a new theme each week, aimed at preschoolers.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

All day

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

An all-ages storytime with books, puppets and music on a new theme each week, aimed at preschoolers.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

Sunday, October 18

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Reading
Ages 4–10
New

Robbins - Kids' Reading Buddies

Robbins Library, Arlington Indoor

A drop-in session where older kids and teens read with younger children or listen to stories.

English

At the venue Listed by Robbins Library

Tuesday, October 20

All day

Reading
Ages 6–12
New

OFFSITE: Meet the Author: Kelly Yang

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

An author visit at a middle school celebrating the graphic novel adaptation of Front Desk, with seating first come, first served.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Wednesday, October 21

All day

Reading
Ages 6–8
New

Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A recurring story club for kindergarten and first grade kids that explores fairy tales and stories about fairness and empathy, with recitation, crafts and games.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

3:30 PM 45 min

Reading
Ages 3–6
New

Books & Building

Winchester Public Library, Winchester Indoor

Children hear a story or two and then take on an open-ended building challenge with provided materials.

English

At the venue Listed by Winchester Public Library

Thursday, October 22

All day

Reading
Ages 6–8
New

Bookmarks Book Club (grades 1–2)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A short recurring book discussion group for first and second graders reading chapter books.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 0–8
New

Pajama Storytime

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

An evening storytime in pajamas with cozy books and rhymes for children of all ages and their caregivers.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

All day

Reading
Ages 5+
New

Read to a Dog -- Meet Sky!

Belmont Public Library, Belmont Indoor

Short reading sessions where children practice reading aloud to a certified reading dog, booked first come first served.

English

At the venue Listed by Belmont Public Library

All day

Reading
Ages 6–12
New

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A reading practice session where emerging readers read aloud to a therapy dog as a nonjudgmental listener.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 6–12
New

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A reading practice session where emerging readers read aloud to a therapy dog as a nonjudgmental listener.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 6–12
New

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A reading practice session where emerging readers read aloud to a therapy dog as a nonjudgmental listener.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

All day

Reading
Ages 6–12
New

Read to Lyric (grades K–5)

Cary Memorial Library, Lexington Indoor

A reading practice session where emerging readers read aloud to a therapy dog as a nonjudgmental listener.

English

At the venue Listed by Cary Memorial Library

Reading events for curious kids

Tuesday, October 13

Next Chapter Book Club (grade 3)

Songs and Stories (Collins)

Step into Storytime

Sing-Along (Valente)

Robbins - Kids' Read to Dogs

Wednesday, October 14

Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)

Winnie the Pooh 100th Bookday!

Books & Building

Thursday, October 15

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Feathered Friends Storytime for Preschoolers

Sunday, October 18

Robbins - Kids' Reading Buddies

Tuesday, October 20

OFFSITE: Meet the Author: Kelly Yang

Wednesday, October 21

Tales With a Twist Story Club (grades K–1)

Books & Building

Thursday, October 22

Bookmarks Book Club (grades 1–2)

Pajama Storytime

Read to a Dog -- Meet Sky!

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Read to Lyric (grades K - 5)

Read to Lyric (grades K–5)