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Tuesday, September 310:30—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, September 310:30—11:00 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Special 10:30 Time: West Branch Singalong with Alison & Cathy (NO TICKETS REQUIRED)
Today's Singalong is at 10:30 in the Children's Room on the 2nd floor, with both Cathy AND Alison! No tickets required. (The Community Room will be used for voting. )Questions? Contact Alison Mitchell, Children’s Librarian, amitchell@somervillema. gov…Learn More
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Wednesday, September 411:00—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, September 41:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Lego Club at West
It's a Half Day Wednesday - that means something fun is happening in the West Branch Children's Room!Join us for Lego Club from 1pm - 3pm. Ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup. Registration encouraged, but not required. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 511:00—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
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Friday, September 610:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Lapsit at East
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. Lapsit is for babies 0 ~ PRE-walking with their parent/caregiver. Little ones who can walk are invited to East's Story Times, Wednesdays @11am.
Friday, September 610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Toddler Storytime at Central
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Friday, September 611:00—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
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Monday, September 910:30—11:15 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Music with Little Groove
In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact with music.…Learn More
Monday, September 911:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West 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, September 94:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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
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Tuesday, September 1010:00—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, September 1010:30—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, September 1011:00—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
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Wednesday, September 1111:00—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, September 111:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Good CRAFTernoon at West
It's a Half Day Wednesday - that means something fun is happening in the West Branch Children's Room!Join us for Good CRAFTernoon from 1pm - 3pm. On 9/11, we'll make paper stars - can you help us get to 100?Registration encouraged, but not required.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 1211:00—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, September 124:00—4:45 PMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Lego Club at Central
Build with Legos in the Children's Room on the second Thursday of each month! All materials will be provided. This event is for ages 3 and up. Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
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Friday, September 1310:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Lapsit at East
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. Lapsit is for babies 0 ~ PRE-walking with their parent/caregiver. Little ones who can walk are invited to East's Story Times, Wednesdays @11am.
Friday, September 1310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Toddler Storytime at Central
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Friday, September 1311:00—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
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Saturday, September 1410:30—11:15 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Puppet Story Time with Leigh & Friends!
Families are invited to join Leigh Baltzer of Through Me to You Puppetry for an interactive Saturday morning Story Time!Newton and his puppet friends will read stories and lead us in our favorite songs. After the program, kids are invited to meet Newton and give him a high-five.…Learn More
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Monday, September 1610:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Singalong with Matt Heaton
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along! Great foot-stomping, hand-clapping music that is entertaining to children as well as their adults!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov
Monday, September 1611:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West 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, September 164:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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, September 166:00—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 Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
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Tuesday, September 1710:00—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, September 1710:30—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, September 1711:00—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
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Wednesday, September 1811:00—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, September 181:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Lego Club at West
It's a Half Day Wednesday - that means something fun is happening in the West Branch Children's Room!Join us for Lego Club from 1pm - 3pm. Ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup. Registration encouraged, but not required. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 182:00—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
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Thursday, September 1911:00—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
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Friday, September 2010:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Lapsit at East
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. Lapsit is for babies 0 ~ PRE-walking with their parent/caregiver. Little ones who can walk are invited to East's Story Times, Wednesdays @11am.
Friday, September 2010:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Toddler Storytime at Central
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Friday, September 2011:00—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
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Monday, September 2310:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Music and Movement with Miss Jules
Children and families are invited to join Jules Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Monday, September 2311:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West 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, September 234:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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
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Tuesday, September 2410:00—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, September 2410:30—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, September 2411:00—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
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Wednesday, September 2511:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Rockabye Beats!
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.
Rockabye Beats will visit East 3 more times this fall, in place of 1 Story Time or Lapsit.…Learn More
Wednesday, September 251:00—3:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Good CRAFTernoon at West
It's a Half Day Wednesday - that means something fun is happening in the West Branch Children's Room!Join us for Good CRAFTernoon from 1pm - 3pm. On 9/25, we'll make collages. Registration encouraged, but not required. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.
Wednesday, September 252:00—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Half-day Wednesday CRAFTivity at East!
It's half-day Wednesday fun at the East Branch!School age kids are invited to join us between 2-4pm for hands-on fun!It feels mysterious, but we'll do either a craft or activity (scavenger hunt, game day, BINGO) monthly throughout the school year!This month: origami boxes and super simple foxes!For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn More
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Thursday, September 2611:00—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, September 264:00—5:30 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
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Friday, September 2710:30—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Lapsit at East
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. Lapsit is for babies 0 ~ PRE-walking with their parent/caregiver. Little ones who can walk are invited to East's Story Times, Wednesdays @11am.
Friday, September 2710:30—11:00 AMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Toddler Storytime at Central
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Friday, September 2711:00—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
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Monday, September 3011:00—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, September 304:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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