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July 1. 1 event.Wednesday, July 16:30—8:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Join us at the West Branch for a quiet reading party in our backyard. Bring your own book (or pick up one when you come in) and read for 45 minutes and then enjoy quiet chat about books, TV, podcasts or anything at all with your fellow readers. We'll have snacks and drinks as well!Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 16:30—8:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Reading Party in the West Branch Backyard
Join us at the West Branch for a quiet reading party in our backyard. Bring your own book (or pick up one when you come in) and read for 45 minutes and then enjoy quiet chat about books, TV, podcasts or anything at all with your fellow readers. We'll have snacks and drinks as well!Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn MoreJuly 2. 0 events.
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Saturday, July 4Closed
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July 8. 2 events.
This month's Books and Brews title is "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel.
Questions? Contact Cathy and Niki at cmessier@somervillema. gov; nbavar@somervillema. gov
Join the SPL Nonfiction Book Club on July 8, 7pm on Zoom for a discussion of Ervand Abrahamian's Coup: 1953, the CIA and the Roots of Modern U. S. -Iranian Relations, a compelling history of the events that inadvertently created the Iran we know today. For more information contact Kevin O'Kelly at kokelly@somervillema.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 86:15—7:30 PMAeronaut Brewery14 Tyler St, Somerville , MA, 02143
Books and Brews
This month's Books and Brews title is "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel.
Questions? Contact Cathy and Niki at cmessier@somervillema. gov; nbavar@somervillema. govWednesday, July 87:00—8:15 PMZoom
SPL Nonfiction Book Club: Coup: 1953, the CIA and the Roots of Modern U.S.-Iranian Relations
Join the SPL Nonfiction Book Club on July 8, 7pm on Zoom for a discussion of Ervand Abrahamian's Coup: 1953, the CIA and the Roots of Modern U. S. -Iranian Relations, a compelling history of the events that inadvertently created the Iran we know today. For more information contact Kevin O'Kelly at kokelly@somervillema.…Learn MoreJuly 9. 0 events.
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July 11. 1 event.
Come check out the library’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
Saturday, July 112:00—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)
Come check out the library’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 MoreJuly 12. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, July 12Closed
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July 13. 1 event.
Teen Pizza & Craft: we have pizza and do crafts. In July, we'll help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Sign up for a 2-hour block, either 2-4pm, 4-6pm, or 6-8pm. Registration really, really encouraged for this one since I'll be relying on you for help! Get a friend to sign up too!This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn More
Monday, July 136:30—7:30 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Teen Pizza & Craft at West
Teen Pizza & Craft: we have pizza and do crafts. In July, we'll help with the Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Sign up for a 2-hour block, either 2-4pm, 4-6pm, or 6-8pm. Registration really, really encouraged for this one since I'll be relying on you for help! Get a friend to sign up too!This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn MoreJuly 14. 1 event.
This month's book is Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. Ebooks can be found on Libby/OverDrive or Hoopla. Physical copies of the book are available to order in the in the catalog and can be picked up from any Minuteman Library location. We will also be talking about the recent TV show, so if you get a chance, please try and check out that as well!This meeting will take place In-Person, at Assembly Row.…Learn More
Tuesday, July 147:00—8:30 PMAssembly Row355 Artisan Way , Somerville, MA, 02145
Between the Covers Book Group
This month's book is Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid. Ebooks can be found on Libby/OverDrive or Hoopla. Physical copies of the book are available to order in the in the catalog and can be picked up from any Minuteman Library location. We will also be talking about the recent TV show, so if you get a chance, please try and check out that as well!This meeting will take place In-Person, at Assembly Row.…Learn MoreJuly 15. 1 event.
The Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read all things science fiction and fantasy. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 157:00—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club
The Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read all things science fiction and fantasy. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. This month's book is The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden.…Learn MoreJuly 16. 0 events.
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Sunday, July 19Closed
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July 20. 1 event.Monday, July 206:30—7:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Come join us every third Monday of the month (unless a holiday interferes) to discuss queer books and meet new friends in the community!This month's book is Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest to Track Down the Last Remaining Lesbian Bars in America (link opens new tab) by Krista Burton.…Learn More
Monday, July 206:30—7:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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Queer Book Club
Come join us every third Monday of the month (unless a holiday interferes) to discuss queer books and meet new friends in the community!This month's book is Moby Dyke: An Obsessive Quest to Track Down the Last Remaining Lesbian Bars in America (link opens new tab) by Krista Burton.…Learn MoreJuly 21 (Today). 1 event.
Do you love to cook? We do too! Supper Club is a cookbook club that meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Central Library. Each meeting is a potluck dinner celebrating the cookbook of the month. Pick a dish to make and share!
Book: The immigrant cookbook : recipes that make America greatCapacity: 20 people bringing recipes, and 5 more to join in the tasting and discussion
Please complete this form to choose your dish: Recipe Selection FormPhysical copies of the book will be available at all Somerville locations at the library Circulation Desks, just ask!For more information email Kelly Gates at kgates@somervillema.…Learn More
TodayTuesday, July 217:00—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Supper Club
Do you love to cook? We do too! Supper Club is a cookbook club that meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Central Library. Each meeting is a potluck dinner celebrating the cookbook of the month. Pick a dish to make and share!
Book: The immigrant cookbook : recipes that make America greatCapacity: 20 people bringing recipes, and 5 more to join in the tasting and discussion
Please complete this form to choose your dish: Recipe Selection FormPhysical copies of the book will be available at all Somerville locations at the library Circulation Desks, just ask!For more information email Kelly Gates at kgates@somervillema.…Learn MoreJuly 22. 0 events.
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Sunday, July 26Closed
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July 29. 3 events.
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 book is Kids, Wait Till You Hear This by Liza Minelli Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn More
Our next book is Long Bright River by Liz Moore. 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
Wednesday, July 296:30—8:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
CelebriTea Book Club
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 book is Kids, Wait Till You Hear This by Liza Minelli Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn MoreWednesday, July 296:30—7:30 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Comic Crew at West
Calling all kids ages 8-11!! Join us at the West Branch on the last Wednesday of each month for Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club at 6:30PM. This monthly book club will include a variety of different activities including crafts, games, conversations & more!!
July's book is Summer Vamp by Violet Chan Karim.…Learn More
Wednesday, July 297:00—8:30 PMZoom
Mystery Book Group
Our next book is Long Bright River by Liz Moore. 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 MoreJuly 30. 0 events.
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