Maxima Book Center

10/20/2026

10/01/2026

Join us for a three-session children's arts course focused on education and creativity. Each day we'll explore new elements of what goes into one of Eric Carle's collage illustrations with kid-friendly deep dives into the artist's biography, a color theory crash course, and the art history of collage as a medium. Throughout the three classes, the kids will sketch their illustrations, prepare special collage papers, and create a final collage with the materials they made. All supplies (including smocks) will be provided, but please send your little ones in comfortable art-friendly clothes and with a water bottle.

Register online: https://www.maximacenter.com/10-10-10-12-maxima-hive-jr-series-eric-carle-colla.html

Three-Day Collage Course:
October 10th, 11th, & 12th
From 10 am to 12 pm
At the Maxima Hive (212 Mass Ave)
For ages 4 to 6 years old

09/21/2026

Parents! Do you have a student who could use some help with starting their college essay? We're running a workshop with Allan Reeder, the founder of Hillsidewriting , this Tuesday, 9/22 from 7 to 8 pm at the Maxima Hive location. The workshop hour is designed to help students get past that first hurdle and start writing.

To register, visit the Maxima Hive website https://www.maximacenter.com/college-essay-jumpstart-sessions-with-allan-reeder.html or give us a call. You can find more detailed information about the session and Allan on our website.

Space is limited to 10 students so register soon to reserve your spot!

Maxima Hive
212 Mass Ave
Arlington, MA 02474
781-646-6835

09/20/2026

Thank you all for stopping by our tent at Arlington Town Day!! What a wonderful community we have!! 💜 It was awesome to see so many people out enjoying all of the booths and supporting local businesses. We had a fun time entertaining many kids with our paper flower station, and so many of you went home with handmade merchandise from one of our Girl Made Market sellers. We can't wait to see you at one of our upcoming workshops and classes!

For more information about our calendar of events, check out our website at www.maximacenter.com and register for one today!

06/20/2026

We are trilled to have .music rocking in front of our store 🎶🎸🎤

12/05/2022

Taste of Lexington is right around the corner (12/7/22 5-9:30pm)

Be sure to stop by Maxima to try Boston Globe Magazine featured Mulling drinks by our friends from Curio Spice Co. while shopping for people on your list and saving with our event special 20%off!

10/05/2021

Helloooo 📚
One of the most anticipated novels, CROSSROADS by Jonathan Franzen: Crossroads is coming out tomorrow!!!
Stop by and get your next read! We are open daily 10-7📚📚📚