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Monday, July 110:00—11:30 AMZoom

Online Beginner ELL Class

Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema. govWhatsApp: +1 617.…Learn More

Monday, July 110:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Must have a green card in order to attend. For more information, please contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More

Monday, July 111:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish

¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones con Cathy, totalmente en español! ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Cathy: cmessier@somervillema. gov Come enjoy stories and songs with Cathy, entirely in Spanish! Questions? Contact Cathy: cmessier@somervillema.…Learn More

Monday, July 11:00—3:00 PMZoom

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 14:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

CANCELED - Creative Drama

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges. Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation. Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence.…Learn More

Monday, July 16:00—6:30 PMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Evening Backyard Sing-Along with Matt Heaton at West

What???It's Matt Heaton. Outside. In the evening. Join us in the West Branch backyard for a super fun sing-along!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govJoin us for Matt Heaton sing-alongs at Central and East!

Monday, July 17:00—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Chess Nights at the Library

Want to challenge yourself? Love the game of chess? We welcome players of all skill levels to join us at the Central Library on the first Monday of each month. The program is open to everyone. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bring your own chess set if you have one.…Learn More

Monday, July 17:00—8:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Video Game Hangout for Tweens and Teens

Come hang out and play multi-player Nintendo Switch games on the big screen! Try Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart, or bring your own games! Recommended for ages 10-18. This event will be held every Monday night from June 17 to August 12. Questions? Please contact Ellen Jacobs at ejacobs@somervillema.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 210:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)

Join us every Tuesday at 10am at the West Branch for a super fun singalong with Cathy! Please note that the West Branch Singalong is now ticketed. To comply with the City of Somerville fire code and provide a more enjoyable experience for all, tickets are required for Singalong and will be distributed in the Children's Room beginning at 9am (first come, first served).…Learn More

Tuesday, July 210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Lapsit at Central

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 211:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)

Join us every Tuesday at 11am at the West Branch for a super fun singalong with Alison! Please note that the West Branch Singalong is now ticketed. To comply with the City of Somerville fire code and provide a more enjoyable experience for all, tickets are required for Singalong and will be distributed in the Children's Room beginning at 9am (first come, first served).…Learn More

Tuesday, July 21:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Good CRAFTernoon at West

Join us for afternoon art: Good CRAFTernoon at West!We'll have open-ended, process-based projects available. Registration encouraged (but please come regardless!). Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govCRAFTernoons at East: June 25, July…Learn More

Tuesday, July 23:00—3:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Central Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Sing-Along with Matt Heaton at Central

Join us for an afternoon sing-along with Matt Heaton at Central! This event will be outside weather permitting. Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema. gov. Join us for Matt Heaton sing-alongs at West and East!

Tuesday, July 24:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Art Exhibit Installation

A large empty room with a lectern and stacked chairs

The Gallery @ SPL artist of the month will be installing their exhibit during this time.

Tuesday, July 26:00—7:00 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers or higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contactBrigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 27:00—8:30 PMZoom

Between the Covers Book Group

Cool down as the summer heat's up with this month's book selection: Read a Hockey Romance! At least one of the two protagonists should be involved in playing hockey (through a school or professionally, etc. ) Ebooks can be found on Libby/OverDrive. Physical copies are available to order in the in the catalog and can be picked up from any Minuteman Library location.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 310:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Wednesday, July 311:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
East Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Sing-Along with Matt Heaton at East!

Join us for an morning sing-along with Matt Heaton at the East Branch! This event will be outside weather permitting. In place of our regularly-scheduled Story Time, families are invited to sing and dance to Matt's kid-friendly blend of surf-rockabilly tunes! We'll enjoy some familiar favorites as well as Matt's original songs.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 35:30—6:30 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers and higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contactBrigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More

Thursday, July 4Closed

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East Branch

West Branch

Thursday, July 410:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. This class is in-person at Central Library (79 Highland Avenue). For more information, please contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More

Friday, July 510:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime with Annie

Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration!This event will take place in the Children's Room.

Friday, July 510:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Baby Lapsit at the East Branch

Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. ***Please note: Lapsits will not be held the first Fridays of Feb, March, April & May. These dates are reserved for Baby Yoga classes which require registrationLapsit is for babies 0 ~ PRE-walking with their parent/caregiver.…Learn More

Friday, July 511:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Storytime at West

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

Friday, July 511:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library

Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. For questions or more information, please contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More

Saturday, July 61:00—3:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Blood on the Clocktower Boston Area Meetup

A meet up for folks in Somerville and beyond who are interested in playing a social deception party game called Blood on the Clocktower, which is similar to Werewolf and Mafia, but players are involved in the game even after they die in game. This is a social game, so there are no game pieces except for the "Grimoire," which holds all of the secret identities of the players and character reference sheets for the players.…Learn More

Monday, July 810:00—11:30 AMZoom

Online Beginner ELL Class

Monday, July 810:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Monday, July 811:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish

Monday, July 81:00—3:00 PMZoom

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 84:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Creative Drama

Monday, July 86:30—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+. July is Reader's Choice! Come prepared to book talk a book of your choosing (no spoilers, please!). Space is limited and registration is required.…Learn More

Monday, July 86:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Fandom Movie Night at the Central Library

Join us for a movie as the Library prepares to celebrate our upcoming ComixCon and experience some thrills in the summer! We'll be watching Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into the one and only Spider-Man.…Learn More

Monday, July 87:00—8:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Video Game Hangout for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, July 910:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Lapsit at Central

Tuesday, July 911:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 92:00—3:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

STEAM with Jessica Garrett: Cartesian Divers at East

Join Somerville resident at science educator Jessica Garrett to learn why objects float or sink, and make your own Cartesian Diver!This event is best for ages 5-14 (5-8 yr olds will need a grown-up's help). Registration is required. ***UPDATE: Due to the heat, this event will be held indoors!Cartesian Divers at West - June 27Build Windmill Blades at Central - July 11For more info, contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 96:00—7:00 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 1010:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Wednesday, July 1011:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Story Time at East

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

Wednesday, July 101:30—3:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Movie Afternoon with Somerville Disability Coalition

We will be showing the movie How to Train Your Dragon for families and kids of all ages. This is not a library sponsored event. For questions email shaps617@gmail. com

Wednesday, July 104:00—5:30 PMChildren's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Make Mini Donuts at West (for Tweens & Teens)

Tweens and Teens are invited to make mini donuts! As much fun to make as they are to eat! This is a drop in event, so come any time after 4 pm. Make Mini Donuts will come to the Central Library on July 16, and the East Branch on July 24. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 105:30—6:30 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 106:00—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Somerville Garden Club 30th Anniversary Party

Wednesday, July 106:15—7:30 PMAeronaut Brewery14 Tyler St, Somerville , MA, 02143

Books and Brews

This month's Books and Brews title is Tom Lake by Ann Patchett. Copies are available at all of our locations and as an ebook and audiobook on Hoopla! Questions? Contact bblack@somervillema. gov

Wednesday, July 107:00—8:15 PMZoom

SPL Nonfiction Book Club: Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington

On July 10, the SPL Nonfiction Book Club will be discussing Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington by James Kirchick. Join us on Zoom as we discuss the fascinating, grim and at times bloody history of closeted lives and brutal bigotry at the epicenter of power.…Learn More

Thursday, July 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 1110:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 1111:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Baby Lapsit at West

Come meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing songs and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and community. Baby Lapsit is drop-in -- come whenever your schedule permits! Thursdays at 11am in the West Branch Children's Room.…Learn More

Thursday, July 113:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

STEAM with Jessica Garrett: Build Windmill Blades at Central

Science educator Jessica Garrett leads a Windmill Blade Design Challenge!Have you ever looked up at giant windmills and wondered how the narrow blades catch any wind at all? Come design, decorate, and test your own windmill blades and see what you think works best.…Learn More

Thursday, July 114:00—5:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Recycle Comic Books Into Bookmarks & Picture Frames at East (for Tweens & Teens)

Tweens and Teens: turn old comic books into unique bookmarks and picture frames! All materials will be supplied. This is a drop in event, so come any time after 4 pm. Recycle Comic Books will come to the Central Library on July 19, and the West Branch on July 25.…Learn More

Thursday, July 117:00—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Folk Music Performance by Ira Klein and Hazel Royer

Join musicians Ira Klein and Hazel Royer as they perform original music and innovative arrangements of American folk songs!Hazel and Ira first met in 2018 as students at Berklee College of Music, in an ensemble directed by Greg Liszt (Crooked Still, Bruce Springsteen).…Learn More

Thursday, July 117:30—8:45 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
East Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Craters on the Crescent! with astronomer Alex Trunnell

***This is event is tentative, depending on Thursday's forecasted weather. Please check closer to the program date- here or on social media - for updates***Join astonomer Alex Trunnell as we turn our eyes to the skies and learn about our moon's craters!Starting at 7:30pm, Alex will talk a bit about the craters on our moon and how they are formed.…Learn More

Friday, July 1210:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime with Annie

Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration!This event will take place in the Children's Room.

Friday, July 1210:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Baby Lapsit at the East Branch

Friday, July 1211:00—11:45 AMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft at West

Join Yumi Izuyama as she hosts a Kamishibai (Japanese Paper Theater) story about Acts of Kindness! After the story, we will work together with Kendall to make a paper kindness quilt. This program is best for children 3yrs and older. Yumi Izuyami is a second generation Japanese Brazilian Storyteller (fluent in Japanese, English, Portuguese & Spanish) who loves sharing stories using a traditional traveling Japanese paper theater.…Learn More

Friday, July 1211:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library

Saturday, July 1310:30 AM—12:00 PMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers

2024 Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers

Come to the Library for some Food For Thought!The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering to offer organic gardening workshops for all ages at the Central Library Demonstration Garden. A Green City Growers farmer will lead hands-on workshops designed to teach you when and what to plant, and how to maintain, fertilize, and harvest successful crops.…Learn More

Saturday, July 131:30—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Gallery @ SPL Presents: Boston Street Photography 2020-2024 with Troy D. Minkowsky

Gallery @ SPL July 2024 Exhibit and Reception

This month, the library is pleased to display the artwork of local artist Troy D. Minkowsky in the Gallery @ SPL with his exhibition: Boston Street Photography 2020-2024. Please join us for a reception celebrating the exhibit. About the Exhibit:During the pandemic I found myself unable to proceed with the larger collaborative art projects I had been focusing on.…Learn More

Monday, July 1510:00—11:30 AMZoom

CANCELED - Online Beginner ELL Class

Monday, July 1510:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Monday, July 1511:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

CANCELED - Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish

Monday, July 1511:00 AM—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Drop-in LEGO Club at East!

It's drop-in LEGO Club at East! Stop by between 11am-4pm the following Mondays: June 24, July 15, July 29 & August 12. Create whatever you like or try our challenge cards. Best for ages 5+, or younger with a grown-up to supervise.…Learn More

Monday, July 151:00—3:00 PMZoom

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 153:00—6:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Stuffed Animal Sleepover at West

What happens at the library overnight? Your stuffed animal can find out!Drop off stuffed animals at the West Branch Children's Room between 4pm and 6pm on Monday July 15, and pick them up the next morning after they've spent a wild night at the library! Follow their adventures on the library's social media channels.…Learn More

Monday, July 154:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Creative Drama

Monday, July 156:00—6:30 PMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Pajama Storytime at Central

Join us for a monthly pajama storytime at the Central Library Children's Room! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with while we read stories and sing songs! Ages 3-7. Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 156:30—7:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

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 Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. Ebooks and eaudiobooks can be found on Libby/OverDrive.…Learn More

Monday, July 156:30—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Movie and Craft Night - ComixCon Preview

Join us for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and geeky craft as the West Branch gets ready to celebrate the lead up to Somerville Public Library's ComixCon!Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema. gov

Monday, July 157:00—8:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Video Game Hangout for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, July 1610:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 1610:30—11:30 AMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Touch a Truck at Central

Let's Get Truckin'!Get up close and personal with a DPW truck at the Central Library!Questions? Contact Keri: kbradeen@somervillema. govTouch a Truck at West - July 19A DPW Truck will be visiting East for our End of Summer Reading Event on August 14!

Tuesday, July 1611:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 161:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Good CRAFTernoon at West

Tuesday, July 166:00—7:00 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Tuesday, July 166:30—8:15 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Camberville Dads Book Club

A book club in the Camberville area for dads. This event is free and open to the public. This is not a library sponsored event. For questions, contact charginghawk@gmail. com.

Tuesday, July 167:00—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: The World Central Kitchen Cookbook by Jose AndresCapacity: 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: July Recipe Selection FormPhysical copies of the book will be available at the Circulation Desks, and digital books will be on LibbyFor more information email Kelly Gates at kgates@somervillema.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 1710:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Wednesday, July 1711:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Story Time at East! KAMISHIBAI rescheduled to August 7!

East's Kamishibai*event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 7thToday Meghan will host East's weekly Story Time at 11am. For more info, contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov*Kamishibai at West - July 12*Kamishibai at Central - July 23…Learn More

Wednesday, July 171:30—5:30 PMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Free Choice CRAFTernoon at Central

Draw, paint, glue, bead, and create with the library's available craft supplies! Make something from one of our suggestions or from your own ideas. Drop in to the Children's Room at any time throughout the afternoon, and be prepared to take your projects home when you leave.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 175:30—6:30 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Thursday, July 1810:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 1810:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 1811:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Baby Lapsit at West

Thursday, July 186:00—7:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Dig in! The Sweet Story of Dirt

Learn fun facts about soil and its importance to the earth as we use cookies, candy, and other sweet treats to create layers of "dirt" in a plastic cup! Registration is encouraged due to limited space and materialsAges 5+ (8 and under with a grownup, please).…Learn More

Thursday, July 186:30—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Somerville Pedestrian & Transit Advisory Committee Public Meeting

This is a Public Meeting and open to all members of the public. For more information, reach out to Justin Schreiber at jschreiber@somervillema. gov

Friday, July 1910:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime with Annie

Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration!This event will take place in the Children's Room.

Friday, July 1910:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Baby Lapsit at the East Branch

Friday, July 1910:30—11:30 AMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Touch a Truck

Let's Get Truckin'!Get up close and personal with a DPW truck in the West Branch backyard!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govTouch a Truck at Central - July 16A DPW Truck will be visiting East for our End of Summer Reading Event on August…Learn More

Friday, July 1911:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library

Friday, July 194:00—5:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Recycle Comic Books Into Bookmarks & Picture Frames at Central (for Tweens & Teens)

Tweens and Teens: turn old comic books into unique bookmarks and picture frames! All materials will be supplied. This is a drop in event, so come any time after 4 pm. Recycle Comic Books will come to the East Branch on July 11, and the West Branch on July 25.…Learn More

Saturday, July 20All DayAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Central Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Central LobbyCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Children's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Library Director's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Study Room 206Central Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Study Room 207Central Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Teen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Wellington HallCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

ComixCon 2024

On July 20th, 2024, the Somerville Public Library is excited to host its fourth annual library-wide Comix Con, a free event for all members of the community. Join the SPL for a fan-themed day with programming from your favorite fandoms, stalls with local artists and vendors, cosplaying, and more! More information on programming and vendors can be found here.…Learn More

Monday, July 2210:00—11:30 AMZoom

Online Beginner ELL Class

Monday, July 2210:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Monday, July 2211:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish

Monday, July 221:00—3:00 PMZoom

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 224:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Creative Drama

Monday, July 226:30—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Drupal Lightning Talks

Join the Boston Drupal Group for a night of Drupal-focused conversations, presentations, and talks from our members. Call for Lightning Talks Lightning Talks are a format where volunteers have up to 10 minutes to give a presentation, ask a question, or lead a discussion.…Learn More

Monday, July 227:00—8:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Video Game Hangout for Tweens and Teens

Monday, July 227:00—8:00 PMZoom

(Virtual) A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue

A Gentleman and the Thief Author Talk with Dean Jobb virtual program

We love true crime and author Dean Jobb's new book, A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue hits all the right notes! It's Catch Me If You Can meets The Great Gatsby meets Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief in this captivating Jazz Age true-crime caper about "the greatest jewel thief who ever lived".…Learn More

Tuesday, July 2310:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Lapsit at Central

Tuesday, July 2311:00 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft at Central

Tuesday, July 2311:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 232:00—3:00 PMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Goats & Giggles at Central

Meet baby goats from Chip-In Farm! Goats & Giggles is your chance for a hands-on playtime with the goats with plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo ops! A maximum of 20 people may visit with the goats at one time. This program is funded by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 233:30—4:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Good CRAFTernoon at East!

Join us from 3:30-4:30pm as we get crafty!No registration required. *Kids under 5 will need their grown-up's help. For more info, contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govCRAFTernoons at East: June 25, July 23, and August 6CRAFTernoons at West: July 2 and…Learn More

Tuesday, July 236:00—7:00 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 2410:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Wednesday, July 2411:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Story Time at East

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

Wednesday, July 244:00—5:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Make Mini Donuts at East (for Tweens & Teens)

Tweens and Teens are invited to make mini donuts! As much fun to make as they are to eat! This is a drop in event, so come any time after 4 pm. Make Mini Donuts will come to the West Branch on July 10, and the Central Library on July 16. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 244:00—5:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Read to a Dog at West

Come practice reading and develop confidence (around reading or dogs)!Sampson, a certified therapy dog, will be a patient and non-judgmental audience, and will be accompanied by his human Rachel. Recommended for ages 4 through 11. Attendees will read in order of arrival.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 245:30—6:30 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 246:30—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Death Café at the West Branch Library

Death Café at the Central Library program

Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Learn more about what a Death Café is HERE. The SPL will be hosting this Death Café at the West Branch Library with Sarah Gladstone, an End-of-Life Guide & Death Doula through Going With Grace.…Learn More

Thursday, July 2510:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 2510:30 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library

Thursday, July 2511:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Baby Lapsit at West

Thursday, July 252:00—3:00 PMEast Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Goats & Giggles at East!

Thursday, July 253:30—5:00 PMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central

New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog, who will be a patient and non-judgmental audience!Waffles will be accompanied by his human handler. This program is recommended for ages 4 through 11.…Learn More

Thursday, July 254:00—5:30 PMChildren's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Recycle Comic Books Into Bookmarks & Picture Frames at West (for Tweens & Teens)

Tweens and Teens: turn old comic books into unique bookmarks and picture frames! All materials will be supplied. This is a drop in event, so come any time after 4 pm. Recycle Comic Books will come to the East Branch on July 11, and the Central Library on July 19.…Learn More

Thursday, July 256:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Queer Craft Night at Central Library

Are you looking to make new connections in the queer community? Come to the library’s all-inclusive Queer Craft Night for a low-stakes evening of creativity and fun! Are you looking to make new connections in the queer community? Come to the library’s all-inclusive Queer Craft Night for a low-stakes evening of creativity and fun!Using brightly colored shapes and pieces we will be creating beautiful mini mosaics that participants will take home at the end of the evening.…Learn More

Friday, July 2610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime with Annie

Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration!This event will take place in the Children's Room.

Friday, July 2610:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Baby Lapsit at the East Branch

Friday, July 2611:00—11:45 AMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Rockabye Beats at West

Join Rockaybe Beats for music & movement at the East Branch!This program is perfect for ages 0-5, but all ages are invited to move & groove with us. **Weather permitting (not wet or too hot) we may be outside in our backyard = please dress for the sun & bring a blanket to sit on!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More

Friday, July 2611:00 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 Catch the Sparrow: A Search for a Sister and the Truth of Her Murder by Rachel Rear. Copies are available at the East Branch Library.…Learn More

Friday, July 2611:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library

Saturday, July 2710:00 AM—12:30 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Disability Pride Family Day

Transcript: Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act's 34th Annivers

Come listen to members of the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disability read books about Disability Pride, make friendship bracelets, and paint messages on river rocks. Treats, prizes, books, and surprises will fill up your free tote bag at the end of the day!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More

Monday, July 2910:00—11:30 AMZoom

Online Beginner ELL Class

Monday, July 2910:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Monday, July 2911:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish

Monday, July 2911:00 AM—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Drop-in LEGO Club at East!

Monday, July 291:00—3:00 PMZoom

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

Monday, July 291:00—2:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Wingmasters: New England Birds of Prey at West

Birds of prey, or raptors, are hunting birds such as hawks, falcons, and owls, characterized by hooked beaks and powerful grabbing feet armed with sharp talons. This presentation incorporates five live birds of prey, all native to New England, and will explain predation, the birds' place at the top of the food web, their different hunting adaptations and their status in a rapidly changing world.…Learn More

Monday, July 291:30—2:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Central Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Container Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers

In this workshop, learn everything you need to know to get started with container gardening. Topics will include how to determine how much light your location gets and how that impacts what you can grow; types of containers; soil and fertilizers; when and how much to water; plant spacing; as well as determining whether to direct seed or buy transplants.…Learn More

Monday, July 294:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Creative Drama

Monday, July 296:30—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

Monday, July 296:30—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Somerville Arts Council Board : LCC Working Sessions

LCC Work Sessions is a 2 hour event to jump start artists and educators to prepare and polish their ideas for the LCC Grant 2025 season. What is LCC? The Local Cultural Council Grant funds Artist Fellowships, Artist Projects and more! During the LCC Work sessions, SAC board members will offer a short presentation on an aspect of the grant.…Learn More

Monday, July 297:00—8:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Video Game Hangout for Tweens and Teens

Monday, July 297:00—8:30 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Celebrate Disability Pride Month and the Americans with Disabilities Act's 34th Anniversary

Book readings by Somerville authors, Laura Beretsky and Michael Shaps, followed by inter-related discussions about ADA workplace protections offered to those with disabilities, and best practices to ensure a workplace environment that is inclusive to those with disabilities, both visible and invisible.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 3010:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 3010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Lapsit at Central

Tuesday, July 3011:00 AM—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Game Day at East

It's a drop-in Game Day at the East Branch! Visit us between 11am- 4pm and enjoy the library's games: Apples to Apples Junior, Blokus, Checkers, Chess, Connect4, HeadBanz, Jenga, Mancala, Parcheese and more!For more info, contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 3011:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)

Tuesday, July 304:00—7:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Central Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Summer Jam on the Lawn

Join us for some fun on the Central Library lawn! We'll have a DJ, sno-cones and other snacks, giant Connect-4 and other lawn games, temporary tattoos, raffle prizes, and more!All ages are welcome to attend. Brought to you by the Somerville Public Library Teen Room in partnership with Center for Teen Empowerment.…Learn More

Tuesday, July 306:00—7:00 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 3110:00 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Beginner U.S. Citizenship Class

Wednesday, July 3110:30—11:30 AMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Children's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Rockabye Beats at Central

Join Rockaybe Beats for music & movement at Central!This program is perfect for ages 0-5, but all ages are invited to move & groove with us. **Weather permitting (not wet or too hot) we may be outside in our backyard = please dress for the sun & bring a blanket to sit on!Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 3111:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Story Time at East

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

Wednesday, July 313:00—4:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Dig In! The Sweet Story of Dirt

Learn fun facts about soil and its importance to the earth, and use cookies, candy, and other sweet treats to create layers of "dirt" in a plastic cup! All materials will be provided, and distributed on a "first come, first served" basis. Ages 5+ (8 and under with a grownup, please).…Learn More

Wednesday, July 314:00—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Art Exhibit Deinstallation

The Gallery @ SPL artist of the month will be taking down their exhibit during this time.

Wednesday, July 315:30—6:30 PMZoom

Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 315:30—6:30 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Medicinal Plant Walk at West

Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for a stroll about town to meet the plants in our neighborhood! We will explore botany and medicinal uses and have lots of space for questions and conversation. Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema. gov

Wednesday, July 316:30—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 we're reading The Woman in Me by Britney Spears. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn More

Wednesday, July 317:00—8:30 PMZoom

Mystery Book Group

This month's book is Of Mutts and Men by Spencer Quinn. Ebooks and digital audiobook copies can be found on Hoopla or 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