Between the Covers Book Group

Passions will be flying high this month as we read some stories that sizzle exploring the Enemies-to-Lovers trope this August! Not sure what this romantic trope entails? It begins with two protagonists who have an intense hatred for one another at first, or a strongly adversarial relationship upon meeting.…Learn More

Saturday, August 102:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)

Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.…Learn More

Monday, August 126:30—7:30 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

T(w)een Advisory Board at the West Branch

The West Branch T(w)een Advisory Board includes reading, book discussions, and other library activities, and is intended for ages 12+. For our August meeting, come prepared with book suggestions to read in future months. Space is limited and registration is required.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 146:15—7:30 PMAeronaut Brewery14 Tyler St, Somerville , MA, 02143

Books and Brews

This month's Books and Brews title is Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane. Copies are available at all of our locations and for instant borrowing on Hoopla!Questions? Contact bblack@somervillema. gov

Monday, August 196:30—7:45 PMZoom

Queer Book Club

Come join us every third Monday of the month to read and discuss some great queer fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs, and meet new friends in the community!This month's book is The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia. Find the book on Hoopla: eBook | eAudio.…Learn More

Monday, August 196:30—8:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Death Cafe at East

A Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people, often strangers, to discuss topics related to death and dying. The objective is to engage in interesting and thought provoking conversations. It is not a bereavement or counselling session, rather an opportunity to “increase awareness of death with a view of helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.…Learn More

Tuesday, August 207:00—9:00 PMRemnant Brewing2 Bow Market Way, Somerville, MA, 02143

Supper Club

Do you love to cook? We do too! Supper Club is a cookbook club that meets at Remnant Brewing on the third Tuesday of each month. Each meeting is a potluck dinner celebrating the cookbook of the month. Pick a dish to make and share! Book: Tenderheart by Hetty McKinnonCapacity: 25 people bringing recipes, and 10 more people to join in the tasting and discussion Please complete this form to specify whether or not you will be cooking and choose your dish: August Recipe Selection FormPhysical copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desks, and digital books will be on Libby For more information email Kelly Gates at kgates@somervillema.…Learn More

Monday, August 266:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Creativity Collective: a Meet-Up for Art and Craft Makers

Creativity Collective: a monthly Meet-Up for Art and Craft Makers

Join us on the last Monday of each month for an opportunity to share your creative energy with other practitioners of art and crafting!These sessions are for folks interested in meeting others who enjoy making a variety of art and crafts. Whether you draw, paint, or sculpt; knit, crochet, or sew; enjoy paper crafts, canvases, or fabrics, you are welcome at these meetings! Whatever project you'd like to work on, please bring it with you to the Library to meet and make among others.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 286:30—8:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

CelebriTea Book Club

blue background with ladies in period clothes it reads You're Invited and a tea cup with tea spillin

The Celebritea Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read a tell-all celebrity memoir and the drink tea while discussing it. This month's selection is My Life so Far by Jane Fonda. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn More

Wednesday, August 287:00—8:30 PMZoom

Mystery Book Group

This month's book is The Appeal by Janice Hallett. Ebooks and digital audiobook copies can be found on Libby/OverDrive. There are also physical copies available through the Minuteman Network catalog for patrons to place a hold for pickup at any Minuteman Library location.…Learn More

Friday, August 3011:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

East Branch Book Group

The East Branch Book Group meets on the 4th Friday of most months to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. This month we will be discussing Lily James' novel Writers and Lovers. Copies are available at the East Branch Library as well as via Hoopla and Libby.…Learn More