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June 1. 3 events.
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
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn More
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, June 110:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Singalong with Matt Heaton at Central
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. govMonday, June 111:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Sign at East!
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreMonday, June 14:00—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 MoreJune 2. 1 event.
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, June 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 MoreJune 3. 3 events.
Best for ages 0-5, we'll enjoy 45 minutes of sing-along, dance-along fun!This event replaces today's regularly scheduled Storytime.
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov
It's half-day Wednesday fun at East from 1pm-4pm: drop in or stay and play with the library's LEGO (typically the first Wednesday of each month). Create what you like or try one of our challenge cards!Best for ages 5+ due to small pieces. Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn More
It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov
Wednesday, June 311:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Rockabye Beats, at East!
Best for ages 0-5, we'll enjoy 45 minutes of sing-along, dance-along fun!This event replaces today's regularly scheduled Storytime.
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govWednesday, June 31:00—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
LEGO Club, at East!
It's half-day Wednesday fun at East from 1pm-4pm: drop in or stay and play with the library's LEGO (typically the first Wednesday of each month). Create what you like or try one of our challenge cards!Best for ages 5+ due to small pieces. Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 32:00—4:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
STEAM Team at West
It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. govJune 4. 1 event.
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, June 411:00—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 MoreJune 5. 2 events.
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Friday, June 510:30—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, June 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. govJune 6. 2 events.
Join us in the West Branch Children's Room for DIY Wind Chimes! Get all of the supplies to make your own wind chimes!
Ages 5-18, under 8 with a grownup, please.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn More
Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
Saturday, June 610:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
DIY Wind Chimes at West
Join us in the West Branch Children's Room for DIY Wind Chimes! Get all of the supplies to make your own wind chimes!
Ages 5-18, under 8 with a grownup, please.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn MoreSaturday, June 610:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Music and Movement with Miss Julie at Central
Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.June 7. 0 events.
June 8. 6 events.
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 MoreReduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn More
Join Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish!¡Cuentos en español con Gabi!Questions/preguntas? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Celebrate pride by making a friendship bracelet! No experience required and all materials provided. Friendship bracelets are made by tying a series of knots that create an almost woven texture. This program is intended for youth ages 11+. Question? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreIn 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
Teen Pizza & Craft: we have pizza and do crafts. We also talk about books and participate in other library activities. In June, we'll be making fun tiny things with Shrinky Dinks!This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn More
Monday, June 810:30—11:15 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Music with Little Groove at Central
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 MoreMonday, June 811:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Sign at East!
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreMonday, June 811:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Spanish Storytime/Cuentos en español at West
Join Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish!¡Cuentos en español con Gabi!Questions/preguntas? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govMonday, June 83:00—4:30 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Make your own Pride bracelet (for teens and tweens)!
Celebrate pride by making a friendship bracelet! No experience required and all materials provided. Friendship bracelets are made by tying a series of knots that create an almost woven texture. This program is intended for youth ages 11+. Question? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreMonday, June 84:00—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 MoreMonday, June 86:30—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. We also talk about books and participate in other library activities. In June, we'll be making fun tiny things with Shrinky Dinks!This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn MoreJune 9 (Today). 3 events.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 TodayTuesday, June 910:30—11:30 AMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
THIS PROGRAM IS POSTPONED. IT WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY JUNE 16 at 3:00pm. Join Esther Gomez from Spanish Fun for singing, dancing, and storytelling OUTSIDE in the West Branch Backyard!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Use our supplies + your creativity! Craft tables are typically "free crafting", sometimes with a sample craft idea to spark your creativity!Kids of all ages welcome. For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov
TodayTuesday, June 910:30—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 TodayTuesday, June 910:30—11:30 AMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
POSTPONED to JUNE 16 3pm: Spanish Fun Program at West
THIS PROGRAM IS POSTPONED. IT WILL TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY JUNE 16 at 3:00pm. Join Esther Gomez from Spanish Fun for singing, dancing, and storytelling OUTSIDE in the West Branch Backyard!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govTodayTuesday, June 92:00—4:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Drop-In Craft Table at East
Use our supplies + your creativity! Craft tables are typically "free crafting", sometimes with a sample craft idea to spark your creativity!Kids of all ages welcome. For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govJune 10. 3 events.
Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.
It's half-day Wednesday fun with the library's kid-friendly (screen-free) games, best for ages 4+. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!Game Days are typically the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn MoreIt's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov
Wednesday, June 1011:00—11:45 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
East Branch Storytime
Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.Wednesday, June 101:00—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
GAME DAY at East!
It's half-day Wednesday fun with the library's kid-friendly (screen-free) games, best for ages 4+. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!Game Days are typically the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month. For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn MoreWednesday, June 102:00—4:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
STEAM Team at West
It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. govJune 11. 2 events.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
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.
Thursday, June 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 MoreThursday, June 114:00—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.June 12. 2 events.Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Friday, June 1210:30—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, June 1211:00—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. govJune 13. 2 events.
Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
All ages (and their grownups) welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillma. gov
Drop in to the Children's Room any time between 2:30 and 4:00 to create something using a variety of cool art supplies! Make something from one of our suggestions, or from an idea of your own. All materials will be provided.
This event is recommended for children age 6 and older.…Learn More
Saturday, June 1310:00—10:30 AMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West
Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
All ages (and their grownups) welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillma. govSaturday, June 132:30—4:00 PMChildren's RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Free Choice CRAFTernoon. Saturday edition!
Drop in to the Children's Room any time between 2:30 and 4:00 to create something using a variety of cool art supplies! Make something from one of our suggestions, or from an idea of your own. All materials will be provided.
This event is recommended for children age 6 and older.…Learn MoreJune 14. 0 events.
June 15. 3 events.Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreJoin Gabi for songs and stories in Portuguese!Histórias em português com a Gabi!Questions/dúvidas? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govIn 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, June 1511:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Sign at East!
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreMonday, June 1511:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Storytime in Portuguese/Histórias em português at West
Join Gabi for songs and stories in Portuguese!Histórias em português com a Gabi!Questions/dúvidas? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govMonday, June 154:00—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 MoreJune 16. 3 events.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
Get ready for summer and pride month with your own custom tote bag!
We will have iron-on patches, stencils, paint—plenty of supplies to make your vision come to life! Just wear something that can get messy.
This program is intended for youth 10+Questions? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 163:00—3:45 PMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
New Date and Time!Join Esther Gomez from Spanish Fun for singing, dancing, and storytelling OUTSIDE in the West Branch Backyard!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Tuesday, June 1610:30—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 MoreTuesday, June 162:30—4:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
DIY Tote Bags for Teens and Tweens! at East
Get ready for summer and pride month with your own custom tote bag!
We will have iron-on patches, stencils, paint—plenty of supplies to make your vision come to life! Just wear something that can get messy.
This program is intended for youth 10+Questions? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 163:00—3:45 PMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Spanish Fun Program at West (new date!)
New Date and Time!Join Esther Gomez from Spanish Fun for singing, dancing, and storytelling OUTSIDE in the West Branch Backyard!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govJune 17. 4 events.
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along at the East Branch! This event replaces today's regularly scheduled Storytime.
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govIt's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov
It's sure to be a "Good CRAFTernoon" at East on early-release Wednesday, June 17! Project to be announced. Best for school-age kids. Children under 7 will need a helper.
Wednesday, June 1711:00—11:30 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Singalong with Matt Heaton at East!
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along at the East Branch! This event replaces today's regularly scheduled Storytime.
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govWednesday, June 172:00—4:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
STEAM Team at West
It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. govWednesday, June 172:00—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
Wednesday, June 172:30—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
CRAFTernoon at East!
It's sure to be a "Good CRAFTernoon" at East on early-release Wednesday, June 17! Project to be announced. Best for school-age kids. Children under 7 will need a helper. June 18. 2 events.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
Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens: chat, snack, and (if you feel like it) play board games and/or make a fun craft! This event is for middle school and high school aged kids. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema. gov.
Thursday, June 1811:00—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 MoreThursday, June 183:00—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
LGBTQIA+ Hangout for Tweens & Teens!
Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens: chat, snack, and (if you feel like it) play board games and/or make a fun craft! This event is for middle school and high school aged kids. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema. gov.June 19. 5 closures. 0 events.
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June 20. 1 event.
It's a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Find all the nature pictures and get a small prize!
Intended for ages 0-12.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn More
Saturday, June 209:00 AM—12:50 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West
It's a Nature Scavenger Hunt! Find all the nature pictures and get a small prize!
Intended for ages 0-12.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn MoreJune 21. 1 closure. 0 events.
Sunday, June 21Closed
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June 22. 5 events.
Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston. Play with toys while a speech language pathologist demonstrates language-enhacing strategies. Ask questions and get answers!Suggested for ages 1-3 and their grownups; drop in/no registration required.…Learn MoreChildren and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreIn 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
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 Tammy at tmckanan@somervillema. gov.
Monday, June 2210:00—11:00 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Talking with Toys at West
Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston. Play with toys while a speech language pathologist demonstrates language-enhacing strategies. Ask questions and get answers!Suggested for ages 1-3 and their grownups; drop in/no registration required.…Learn MoreMonday, June 2210:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Music and Movement with Miss Julie at Central
Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.Monday, June 2211:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Baby Sign at East!
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 2 months - pre-crawling.
Classes are 45 minutes long and held at 11am on four Mondays: June 1, 8, 15 & 22.…Learn MoreMonday, June 224:00—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 MoreMonday, June 226:00—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 Tammy at tmckanan@somervillema. gov. June 23. 5 events.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 MoreMatt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along at the West Branch!
Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Celebrate the good weather by customizing a birdfeeder! Paint on it, cover it in a collage, draw on it--whatever you can imagine. All materials provided; wear something that can get messy!
Register to guarantee a spot, otherwise, materials are on a first-come basis.…Learn More
The Museum of Science will be at East to host Artemis Mission: Earth and Mars Landers. This program is for ages 5+ and is limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. We'll use our engineering skills to design parachutes for a space capsule and attempt to safely land the astronauts on either Earth or Mars!Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 234:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Kids ages 5 and older are invited to explore seeds with The Somerville Community Growing Center! Learn how to make newspaper pots, then fill them with soil and plant your seeds. Check out seeds at different stages of development, and dissect seeds to find out what's inside.…Learn More
Tuesday, June 2310:30—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 MoreTuesday, June 2311:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Singalong with Matt Heaton at West!
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along at the West Branch!
Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govTuesday, June 232:30—4:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Customize a Birdhouse for Teens! at West
Celebrate the good weather by customizing a birdfeeder! Paint on it, cover it in a collage, draw on it--whatever you can imagine. All materials provided; wear something that can get messy!
Register to guarantee a spot, otherwise, materials are on a first-come basis.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 233:00—3:45 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Mars landers with the Museum of Science!
The Museum of Science will be at East to host Artemis Mission: Earth and Mars Landers. This program is for ages 5+ and is limited to 25 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis. We'll use our engineering skills to design parachutes for a space capsule and attempt to safely land the astronauts on either Earth or Mars!Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn MoreTuesday, June 234:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
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Seeds: a Hands on Program with the Community
Kids ages 5 and older are invited to explore seeds with The Somerville Community Growing Center! Learn how to make newspaper pots, then fill them with soil and plant your seeds. Check out seeds at different stages of development, and dissect seeds to find out what's inside.…Learn MoreJune 24. 2 events.Game Days continue alternating Wednesday afternoons this summer: June 24, July 8, 22 & August 5. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov
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!!
For this meeting, we will be discussing the book Bad Sister by Charise Mericle Harper.…Learn More
Wednesday, June 241:00—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
GAME DAY at East!
Game Days continue alternating Wednesday afternoons this summer: June 24, July 8, 22 & August 5. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. govWednesday, June 246:30—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!!
For this meeting, we will be discussing the book Bad Sister by Charise Mericle Harper.…Learn MoreJune 25. 3 events.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
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
Just in time for Plant a Seed. .. Read!, 2026's summer reading program, Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks, music, sound effects, and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers sow the seeds of fun and learning, and inspire kids to read all summer long.…Learn More
Thursday, June 2511:00—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 MoreThursday, June 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 MoreThursday, June 256:30—7:15 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Ready. Set, Grow!: Magic with Magician Mike Bent
Just in time for Plant a Seed. .. Read!, 2026's summer reading program, Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks, music, sound effects, and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers sow the seeds of fun and learning, and inspire kids to read all summer long.…Learn MoreJune 26. 2 events.Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Friday, June 2610:30—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, June 2611:00—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. govJune 27. 1 event.Join is for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions: Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Saturday, June 2711:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Saturday Storytime at West
Join is for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions: Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govJune 28. 1 closure. 0 events.
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June 29. 4 events.LEGO Club at East, Summer Schedule: Join us alternating Mondays (June 29, July 13 & 27, August 10) when we'll have the Library LEGO available from 11am-4pm. Drop in for a quick build or stay and play for a while!Best for ages 5+ due to small pieces.…Learn More
Make Your Own Board Game at West! We'll have everything you need to create something fun for the whole family. Ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govIn 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 MoreJust in time for Plant a Seed. .. Read!, 2026's summer reading program, Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks, music, sound effects, and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers sow the seeds of fun and learning, and inspire kids to read all summer long.…Learn More
Monday, June 2911:00 AM—4:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
LEGO Club, at East!
LEGO Club at East, Summer Schedule: Join us alternating Mondays (June 29, July 13 & 27, August 10) when we'll have the Library LEGO available from 11am-4pm. Drop in for a quick build or stay and play for a while!Best for ages 5+ due to small pieces.…Learn MoreMonday, June 293:00—5:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Make Your Own Board Game at West
Make Your Own Board Game at West! We'll have everything you need to create something fun for the whole family. Ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govMonday, June 294:00—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 MoreMonday, June 296:30—7:15 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Ready. Set, Grow!: Magic with Magician Mike Bent
Just in time for Plant a Seed. .. Read!, 2026's summer reading program, Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming! Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic tricks, music, sound effects, and riveting storytelling, this show will help even the most reluctant readers sow the seeds of fun and learning, and inspire kids to read all summer long.…Learn MoreJune 30. 3 events.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
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
We're making Needoh!Ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Tuesday, June 3010:30—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 MoreTuesday, June 302:00—3:00 PMEast Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Goats and Giggles, at East!
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 MoreTuesday, June 303:00—5:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Arts & Crafts at West: Needoh
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