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May 1. 4 events.
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.
East hosts music and movement with Little Groove! Best for ages 0-5.
It's fun Fridays at East with Little Groove for 2026: Feb 13, April 17, May 1
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov…Learn More
Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
Friday, May 110:30—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, May 110:30—11:15 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Music and Movement with Little Groove, at East!
East hosts music and movement with Little Groove! Best for ages 0-5.
It's fun Fridays at East with Little Groove for 2026: Feb 13, April 17, May 1
Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov…Learn MoreFriday, May 111:00—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. govFriday, May 111:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreMay 2. 3 events.
It's a Spring Scavenger Hunt! Find all the spring pictures and get a small prize!
Intended for ages 0-12.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn More
Join us for an Open Sewing Morning. Bring your own project and use our space and machines to work on it. Adventurous beginners welcome, but be aware this is not a sewing class and there will be no instructor present.
Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn More
We are hosting an open event to discuss the Marxist perspective on the events rocking the world, from war to skyrocketing prices. We will discuss how we got here, and what must he done to build a better world. The community is invited to come with questions and participate in discussion.…Learn More
Saturday, May 29:00 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 Spring Scavenger Hunt! Find all the spring pictures and get a small prize!
Intended for ages 0-12.
Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov…Learn MoreSaturday, May 210:00 AM—12:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Open Sewing Morning
Join us for an Open Sewing Morning. Bring your own project and use our space and machines to work on it. Adventurous beginners welcome, but be aware this is not a sewing class and there will be no instructor present.
Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 210:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
The Revolutionary Communists of America - The Fight for a Better World
We are hosting an open event to discuss the Marxist perspective on the events rocking the world, from war to skyrocketing prices. We will discuss how we got here, and what must he done to build a better world. The community is invited to come with questions and participate in discussion.…Learn MoreMay 3. 1 event.Join us for a playful, collaborative systems mapping workshop using collective intelligence and the Climate Fresk card deck, a tool based on the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Together, we’ll map out the causes and consequences of climate change, making complex science clear, visual, and easy to discuss.…Learn More
Sunday, May 31:45—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Boston Climate Week Climate Fresk Workshop
Join us for a playful, collaborative systems mapping workshop using collective intelligence and the Climate Fresk card deck, a tool based on the reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Together, we’ll map out the causes and consequences of climate change, making complex science clear, visual, and easy to discuss.…Learn MoreMay 4. 10 events.
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. 366.…Learn More
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 More
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
Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.
The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…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
This event has been rescheduled from April 23 to Monday, May 4!Esther Gomez is bringing her Spanish Fun program back to the library, and this time it's all about Cinco de Mayo!
A great way to practice Spanish, is by ACTING. Some of the benefits of acting are Inspiration, confidence building, teamwork, collaboration, and improved communication.…Learn MoreMonday, May 46:00—8:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Congratulations to the SIXTEEN amazing participants in this year's Book Publishing Program at West!Join us for a book launch party on Monday, May 4 at 6:00pm. The authors, ages 10-18, will read from their works and take questions from the audience. Books include:The Drop by Ali WoolmanThe Academy Chronicles, Book 1 by Ami Samuels-RubyLand of the Captured by Eliora IndrawidjajaJourney of the Allies by Ella BlanchardThe Legend of the Meepalores by Elsa Ferreira and Margot RameauMacaroni & Tofu's Sweet Life 3 by Felix Groth and Kai PetriThe Staircase to Nowhere by Georgia Wyles and Rosalind AxelrodCheetahman Volume 2 by Jacob TompkinsThe Legend of Arwildia Part II: The Spider's Curse by Julian Johnston-MeiselsThe Reimagining by Kaelyn RodriguezUpwards, Downwards, Under Bridges by Keeva AngstadtEagle Eye: Interviews from the Archive by Veronica KemmettThe Tales of Sir Dill and Other Poems by Zayna AngstadtQuestions? Contact Alison Mitchell: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More
SustainaVille Book Club builds and strengthens relationships with residents and community-based organizations through a shared love of reading. Join us for our first ever Book Club to meet OSE staff and other sustainably minded residents, while discussing “Climate Action for Busy People” by Cate Mimgoya-LaFortune.…Learn More
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, May 410:00—11:30 AMZoom
CANCELED - 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. 366.…Learn MoreMonday, May 410:00—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, May 410:30—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, May 41:00—3:00 PMZoom
Adult Craft and Chat
Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.Monday, May 42:00—5:00 PMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Library Social Work: Drop-in Hours at West
The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, May 44:00—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, May 46:00—7:30 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo! A Spanish Fun Program at East: NEW DATE!
This event has been rescheduled from April 23 to Monday, May 4!Esther Gomez is bringing her Spanish Fun program back to the library, and this time it's all about Cinco de Mayo!
A great way to practice Spanish, is by ACTING. Some of the benefits of acting are Inspiration, confidence building, teamwork, collaboration, and improved communication.…Learn MoreMonday, May 46:00—8:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Book Publishing Program: Book Launch Party at West
Congratulations to the SIXTEEN amazing participants in this year's Book Publishing Program at West!Join us for a book launch party on Monday, May 4 at 6:00pm. The authors, ages 10-18, will read from their works and take questions from the audience. Books include:The Drop by Ali WoolmanThe Academy Chronicles, Book 1 by Ami Samuels-RubyLand of the Captured by Eliora IndrawidjajaJourney of the Allies by Ella BlanchardThe Legend of the Meepalores by Elsa Ferreira and Margot RameauMacaroni & Tofu's Sweet Life 3 by Felix Groth and Kai PetriThe Staircase to Nowhere by Georgia Wyles and Rosalind AxelrodCheetahman Volume 2 by Jacob TompkinsThe Legend of Arwildia Part II: The Spider's Curse by Julian Johnston-MeiselsThe Reimagining by Kaelyn RodriguezUpwards, Downwards, Under Bridges by Keeva AngstadtEagle Eye: Interviews from the Archive by Veronica KemmettThe Tales of Sir Dill and Other Poems by Zayna AngstadtQuestions? Contact Alison Mitchell: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn MoreMonday, May 46:15—7:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Sustainaville Book Club
SustainaVille Book Club builds and strengthens relationships with residents and community-based organizations through a shared love of reading. Join us for our first ever Book Club to meet OSE staff and other sustainably minded residents, while discussing “Climate Action for Busy People” by Cate Mimgoya-LaFortune.…Learn MoreMonday, May 47:00—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 MoreMay 5. 5 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.
All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More
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 MoreThe Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More
Do you want to help change Somerville streets? Join the City of Somerville Mobility Division for workshops to learn more about safe street designs. During these workshops you will have the chance to learn about the Mobility Divisions work, model your ideal safe street, audit an existing street in Somerville and create design recommendations for an upcoming quick-build street project!
Snacks included!
Workshop 1: Tuesday, April 28
Workshop 2: Tuesday, May 05
Please note that the safety audit of a street will happen in Workshop 2, and involves leaving library property and walking to/along the street to be audited.…Learn More
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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 59:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Library Social Work: One-on-One Appointments at West
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.
All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 510:30—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, May 52:00—5:00 PMLibrary Social Worker's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Library Social Work: Drop-in Hours at Central
The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 53:00—5:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Designing Your Somerville: a Youth Transportation Workshop
Do you want to help change Somerville streets? Join the City of Somerville Mobility Division for workshops to learn more about safe street designs. During these workshops you will have the chance to learn about the Mobility Divisions work, model your ideal safe street, audit an existing street in Somerville and create design recommendations for an upcoming quick-build street project!
Snacks included!
Workshop 1: Tuesday, April 28
Workshop 2: Tuesday, May 05
Please note that the safety audit of a street will happen in Workshop 2, and involves leaving library property and walking to/along the street to be audited.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 56:00—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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreMay 6. 10 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More
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 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
Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 63:00—4:30 PMEast Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
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 MorePractice 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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreCome hang out with Abolitionist Mail Project to write cards and letters to incarcerated people, sending care over prison walls!
We will be writing birthday cards to AMP members with upcoming birthdays. If you have a penpal, this is a great time to write them a letter.…Learn More
Get a clean start to your spring with the SPL!Do you have decades of stuff to sort through? Wondering where to begin or how to host a profitable yard sale? Log on and learn where to begin and what to tackle in which order. From big stuff like furniture to greeting cards and candlesticks, now is the time to pare down to what you use and love.…Learn MoreSongwriters in the Round is a low-key community building event that has been doing two shows a month since spring 2022. Everyone becomes quiet when four songwriters take the stage to take turns playing songs, occasionally joining each other on harmony vocals or guitar licks.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 69:00—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Library Social Work: Drop-In Hours at East
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 611:00—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, May 61:00—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, May 62:00—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, May 62:00—3:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Girls Who Code Club at Central
Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 63:00—4:30 PMEast Branch LawnEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
East BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Customize a Bird House for Tweens! at East
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 MoreWednesday, May 65:30—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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 66:30—7:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Abolitionist Mail Project Card & Letter Writing Party
Come hang out with Abolitionist Mail Project to write cards and letters to incarcerated people, sending care over prison walls!
We will be writing birthday cards to AMP members with upcoming birthdays. If you have a penpal, this is a great time to write them a letter.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 67:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) How to (easily) Sort Out Your Home this Spring
Get a clean start to your spring with the SPL!Do you have decades of stuff to sort through? Wondering where to begin or how to host a profitable yard sale? Log on and learn where to begin and what to tackle in which order. From big stuff like furniture to greeting cards and candlesticks, now is the time to pare down to what you use and love.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 67:00—8:15 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Songwriters in the Round
Songwriters in the Round is a low-key community building event that has been doing two shows a month since spring 2022. Everyone becomes quiet when four songwriters take the stage to take turns playing songs, occasionally joining each other on harmony vocals or guitar licks.…Learn MoreMay 7. 6 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More
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
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
Join us on Thursday afternoons as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch. We will be guided by experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg, who manages The Corner Studio in Medford. Seniors especially welcome!
Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.…Learn MoreSomerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…Learn More
Join us for this festive spring craft inspired by the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day!We will be making potpourri hats: decorated with flowers on the outside, and inside you will fill them with delicious smelling scents. Supplies are limited, so please register in advance.…Learn More
Thursday, May 79:00—11:30 AMLibrary Social Worker's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Library Social Work: One-on-One Appointments at Central
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreThursday, May 710:30 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 MoreThursday, May 711:00—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, May 711:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Senior Chair Yoga
Join us on Thursday afternoons as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch. We will be guided by experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg, who manages The Corner Studio in Medford. Seniors especially welcome!
Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.…Learn MoreThursday, May 71:00—2:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somerville Family Learning Collaborative)
Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…Learn MoreThursday, May 76:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
How to Make Potpourri Hats
Join us for this festive spring craft inspired by the Kentucky Derby and Mother's Day!We will be making potpourri hats: decorated with flowers on the outside, and inside you will fill them with delicious smelling scents. Supplies are limited, so please register in advance.…Learn MoreMay 8. 6 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. govPractice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
Come check out the LGBTeen+ social club at the Somerville Public Library!
The LGBTeen Book Club is for teens in grades 7-12. Open to queer teens and their allies. This is a space to connect, chat, make friends, and build community!
This month's craft: Pride Headbands!Questions? Contact Niki Bavar at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn More
Let's start our Friday evening with some FUN!!! We will be throwing a bubble party here at the West Branch Library! There will be bubbles, music, dancing, and more! Come join the fun! Fun for all ages! Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.…Learn More
We love Somerville Open Studios! Art by Somerville artists age 2-18 will be displayed in the West Branch Library Atrium from April 27 - May 11, with a reception on Friday May 8 from 4:30 - 5:45pm. Questions? Contact Elena Clamen: elenaclamenart@yahoo.…Learn More
Friday, May 810:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral 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, May 811:00—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. govFriday, May 811:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreFriday, May 83:00—4:00 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
LGBTeen+ Club!
Come check out the LGBTeen+ social club at the Somerville Public Library!
The LGBTeen Book Club is for teens in grades 7-12. Open to queer teens and their allies. This is a space to connect, chat, make friends, and build community!
This month's craft: Pride Headbands!Questions? Contact Niki Bavar at nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreFriday, May 83:00—4:00 PMWest Branch BackyardWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Bubble Party at West
Let's start our Friday evening with some FUN!!! We will be throwing a bubble party here at the West Branch Library! There will be bubbles, music, dancing, and more! Come join the fun! Fun for all ages! Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.…Learn MoreFriday, May 84:30—5:45 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Art Show Opening at West: Somerville Open Studios Art by Ages 2-18
We love Somerville Open Studios! Art by Somerville artists age 2-18 will be displayed in the West Branch Library Atrium from April 27 - May 11, with a reception on Friday May 8 from 4:30 - 5:45pm. Questions? Contact Elena Clamen: elenaclamenart@yahoo.…Learn MoreMay 9. 4 events.
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Come join us for a Saturday Morning Craft!! We will be making hidden message art, using white crayons and water color paints. Best for ages 3+Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov
Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.…Learn More
Saturday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Branch AtriumWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
World Portuguese Language Day Celebration
Venha comemorar o Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa com a gente!
Selecionamos livros e cantigas de roda para crianças de até 6 anos, mas crianças de todas as idades serão bem-vindas, desde que acompanhadas de seus pais ou responsáveis. É diversão para toda a família!
Após a contação de história e música, haverá uma visita guiada para conhecer melhor a biblioteca (unidade oeste) e todos os recursos oferecidos (em inglês com interpretação para o português).…Learn More
Saturday, May 910:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Saturday Morning Crafts at West
Come join us for a Saturday Morning Craft!! We will be making hidden message art, using white crayons and water color paints. Best for ages 3+Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. govSaturday, May 92:00—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)
Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.…Learn MoreMay 10. 0 events.
May 11. 10 events.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. 366.…Learn MoreIn 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
We love Rockabye Beats! Come dance, sing, and have a good time. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govWork on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…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 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. NOTE: This program begins at the library but will then walk throughout the neighborhood, arriving late may mean you miss the group at the library and will not be able to catch up.…Learn More
Teen Pizza & Craft: we have pizza and do crafts. We also talk about books and participate in other library activities. In May, we'll be using Art Dice/Story Dice to create prompts for writing, drawing, or really anything you want to create. This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn More
Monday, May 1110:00—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. 366.…Learn MoreMonday, May 1110:30—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, May 1111:00—11:45 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Rockabye Beats at West!
We love Rockabye Beats! Come dance, sing, and have a good time. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govMonday, May 111:00—3:00 PMZoom
Adult Craft and Chat
Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.Monday, May 112:00—5:00 PMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Library Social Work: Drop-in Hours at West
The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn MoreMonday, May 114:00—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, May 115:30—8:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Boston Leather Guild
Boston Leather Guild is a creative community where artisans and makers share their love of leathercraft. Through workshops and monthly gatherings, members deepen their skills and offer mentorship to new learners. Join us at the West Branch to learn more and get involved.…Learn More
Monday, May 115:30—7:00 PMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Medicinal Plant Walk at the Central Library
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. NOTE: This program begins at the library but will then walk throughout the neighborhood, arriving late may mean you miss the group at the library and will not be able to catch up.…Learn MoreMonday, May 116:30—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 May, we'll be using Art Dice/Story Dice to create prompts for writing, drawing, or really anything you want to create. This group is intended for tweens and teens in middle school and high school.…Learn MoreMonday, May 117:00—8:15 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch
Come fight the Monday scaries with Free Write Monday Night @ East! We gather on the second Monday of every month to write together for around an hour, and time is reserved at the end if you would like to share what you wrote with the group. Sharing your writing is not required, as this is not a workshop, but rather a place where you can come to gather your thoughts and try something new.…Learn More
May 12. 9 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.
All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreThis is the skills session for CPR/First Aid training for foster parents (there is no charge for this class). This is not a library sponsored program. Please email llevine@mspcc. org with questions.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 MoreThe Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More
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
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 MorePractice 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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
Darning is a fabric mending technique that involves reinforcing or re-weaving a portion of fabric by hand. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to visibly mend holes and weak areas in sweaters, socks, and other knit fabrics using seed stitch and square darning techniques.…Learn More
This month's we are reading romances that have the Fake Dating / Fake Relationship trope!Books that have this trope feature the main characters pretending to be a couple for a myriad of reasons; including (but not limited to) social pressure, jealousy.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 129:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Library Social Work: One-on-One Appointments at West
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.
All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 1210:00 AM—12:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
MSPCC Kid's Net--Foster Parent CPR Skills
This is the skills session for CPR/First Aid training for foster parents (there is no charge for this class). This is not a library sponsored program. Please email llevine@mspcc. org with questions.Tuesday, May 1210:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral 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, May 122:00—5:00 PMLibrary Social Worker's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Library Social Work: Drop-in Hours at Central
The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 122:00—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. govTuesday, May 123:00—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Customize a Bird House for Teens! at Central
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, May 126:00—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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 126:30—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Darning Workshop with Jessamy Shay
Darning is a fabric mending technique that involves reinforcing or re-weaving a portion of fabric by hand. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to visibly mend holes and weak areas in sweaters, socks, and other knit fabrics using seed stitch and square darning techniques.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 127:00—8:30 PMZoom
Between the Covers Book Group
This month's we are reading romances that have the Fake Dating / Fake Relationship trope!Books that have this trope feature the main characters pretending to be a couple for a myriad of reasons; including (but not limited to) social pressure, jealousy.…Learn MoreMay 13. 11 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreJoin 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. govInterested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MorePractice 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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
This month's Books and Brews title is "The God of the Wood" by Liz Moore.
Questions? Contact Cathy and Niki at cmessier@somervillema. gov; nbavar@somervillema. gov
Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, hand stitching, or any other fiber art project!All ages and experience levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Tanya : tanyastickles@gmail. com.
Join us May 13 at 7pm on Zoom for a discussion of John McPhees' Encounters with the Archdruid, a 1971 account of environmentalist David Brower's confrontations with three of his opponents. Encounters is considered an exemplar of the New Journalism pioneered by writers such as Joan Didion and Tracy Kidder, and has been praised for McPhee's artistry in depicting Brower and his antagonists "as subtly and convincingly as they would be in a good novel" (Time) .…Learn More
Wednesday, May 139:00—11:00 AMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Library Social Work: Drop-In Hours at East
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 1311:00—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, May 131:00—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, May 132:00—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, May 132:00—3:00 PMLibrary Director's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Girls Who Code Club at Central
Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 135:30—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 contact:Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 136:00—8:00 PMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 1)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Disability Commission Meeting
Wednesday, May 136:15—7:30 PMAeronaut Brewery14 Tyler St, Somerville , MA, 02143
Books and Brews
This month's Books and Brews title is "The God of the Wood" by Liz Moore.
Questions? Contact Cathy and Niki at cmessier@somervillema. gov; nbavar@somervillema. govWednesday, May 136:30—8:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Creative Patching with Jessamy Shay
Creative Patching will focus on how to repair holes, tears, and stains in clothing using fabric patches and hand embroidery techniques. Participants will learn about tools and materials for patching, and how to combine fabric patches with simple hand embroidery stitches to create eye-catching visible mends.…Learn More
Wednesday, May 137:00—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Knit Club & Fiber Arts Night
Bring your knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, hand stitching, or any other fiber art project!All ages and experience levels are welcome. Questions? Contact Tanya : tanyastickles@gmail. com.Wednesday, May 137:00—8:15 PMZoom
SPL Nonfiction Book Club: Encounters with the Archdruid by John McPhee
Join us May 13 at 7pm on Zoom for a discussion of John McPhees' Encounters with the Archdruid, a 1971 account of environmentalist David Brower's confrontations with three of his opponents. Encounters is considered an exemplar of the New Journalism pioneered by writers such as Joan Didion and Tracy Kidder, and has been praised for McPhee's artistry in depicting Brower and his antagonists "as subtly and convincingly as they would be in a good novel" (Time) .…Learn MoreMay 14. 6 events.The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MorePractice 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 MoreCome 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 MoreSomerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…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, May 149:00—11:30 AMLibrary Social Worker's OfficeCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Library Social Work: One-on-One Appointments at Central
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn MoreThursday, May 1410:30 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 MoreThursday, May 1411:00—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, May 141:00—2:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somerville Family Learning Collaborative)
Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…Learn MoreThursday, May 144:00—4:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
CANCELED - 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.Thursday, May 146:30—8:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Darning Workshop with Jessamy Shay
Join us at the East Branch for a Darning Workshop with Jessamy Shay! Darning is a fabric mending technique that involves reinforcing or re-weaving a portion of fabric by hand. In this workshop, we’ll learn how to visibly mend holes and weak areas in sweaters, socks, and other knit fabrics using a square darning technique.…Learn More
May 15. 3 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 in Spanish with Gabi! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govPractice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn More
Friday, May 1510:30—11:00 AMAuditoriumCentral 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, May 1511:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Spanish Storytime with Gabi at West
Join us for stories and songs in Spanish with Gabi! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govFriday, May 1511:30 AM—12:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer CoordinatorEmail: bpigott@somervillema.…Learn MoreMay 16. 4 events.The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn More
Join us in the Library's Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering once again 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
Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
All ages (and their grownups) welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillma. gov
Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to join award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski in this fun and interactive class where they will learn how to draw animals! Using simple drawing techniques, Rick will show kids how to draw cats, dogs, bears, and many more creatures.…Learn More
Saturday, May 1610:00 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 1610:00—11:30 AMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers
Join us in the Library's Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering once again 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 MoreSaturday, May 1610:00—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, May 163:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Cartooning Workshop for Kids with Rick Stromoski
Kids ages 6 to 12 are invited to join award winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski in this fun and interactive class where they will learn how to draw animals! Using simple drawing techniques, Rick will show kids how to draw cats, dogs, bears, and many more creatures.…Learn MoreMay 17. 1 event.
Sunday, May 172:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Make a Mini Library
In honor of Get Caught Reading Month -- join us to make a Mini Library!Make a mini library from a tin, popsicle sticks, and other cute and creative supplies. Choose images of books to fill your mini shelves and don't forget to get caught reading!Supplies are limited so please register in advance.…Learn More
May 18. 6 events.Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese with Gabi! Histórias em português com a Gabi!All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govWork on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.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, May 186:30—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 The Lilac People (opens in new tab) by Milo Todd. Find the book on Libby/Overdrive: eBook (opens in new tab) | eAudio (opens in new tab).…Learn More
Join us at the West Branch for a night of fiber crafting and new friends! Bring any fiber craft project and work with others in our makerspace. The sewing machines in the makerspace will be available for use during this event!
Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn More
We all have thoughts and feelings about the rise of book bannings in America so this is a great opportunity to have a discussion about it! Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to, which is a book about banned books in the U.…Learn More
Monday, May 1811:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Storytime in Portuguese at West/Histórias em português
Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese with Gabi! Histórias em português com a Gabi!All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govMonday, May 181:00—3:00 PMZoom
Adult Craft and Chat
Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.Monday, May 184:00—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, May 186:30—7:45 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Zoom
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 The Lilac People (opens in new tab) by Milo Todd. Find the book on Libby/Overdrive: eBook (opens in new tab) | eAudio (opens in new tab).…Learn MoreMonday, May 186:30—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Somerville Stitch Club
Join us at the West Branch for a night of fiber crafting and new friends! Bring any fiber craft project and work with others in our makerspace. The sewing machines in the makerspace will be available for use during this event!
Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.…Learn MoreMonday, May 187:00—8:00 PMZoom
(Virtual) Banning Books in America: Not a How To, with Author Samuel Cohen
We all have thoughts and feelings about the rise of book bannings in America so this is a great opportunity to have a discussion about it! Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to, which is a book about banned books in the U.…Learn MoreMay 19. 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
Are you getting your first job this summer? Graduating high school? Looking for some financial independence? Don't learn about money the hard way!
If you’ve never had a bank account or credit card, or do but don’t really know how the money systems work yet, this workshop is for you.…Learn More
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!
Supper Club participants are strongly encouraged to support our partner and purchase beverages from Remnant.…Learn More
Tuesday, May 1910:30—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, May 194:00—6:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Money 101 (for teens): How Bank Accounts and Credit Cards Work
Are you getting your first job this summer? Graduating high school? Looking for some financial independence? Don't learn about money the hard way!
If you’ve never had a bank account or credit card, or do but don’t really know how the money systems work yet, this workshop is for you.…Learn MoreTuesday, May 197:00—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!
Supper Club participants are strongly encouraged to support our partner and purchase beverages from Remnant.…Learn MoreMay 20 (Today). 8 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. gov
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 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. govInterested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn More
It's sure to be a "Good CRAFTernoon" at East on early-release Wednesday, April 15! Project to be announced. Best for school-age kids. Children under 7 will need a helper. 
Join us in building community and sharing our appreciation for film! This month's films are Don’t Be Foolish (1922) and The Pilgrim (1923). Questions? Contact Jonah: somerville. cineclub@gmail. com. TodayWednesday, May 207:00—8:30 PMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 1)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
The Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read all things science fiction and fantasy. This month's pick is The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.…Learn More
TodayWednesday, May 2011:00—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. govTodayWednesday, May 202:00—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 MoreTodayWednesday, May 202:00—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. govTodayWednesday, May 202:00—3:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Girls Who Code Club at Central
Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreTodayWednesday, May 202:30—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, April 15! Project to be announced. Best for school-age kids. Children under 7 will need a helper. TodayWednesday, May 206:00—8:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
The Pocket Club
Pockets change a garment. They carry your phone, wallet, keys and other objects of identity and protection that you want to have with you and often need as you navigate the world. However, many pants, shorts, and dresses–especially those designed for and marketed to femmes–do not have any pockets, or instead include small pouches that are more decorative than functional.…Learn More
TodayWednesday, May 206:30—8:15 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Somerville Ciné-Club
Join us in building community and sharing our appreciation for film! This month's films are Don’t Be Foolish (1922) and The Pilgrim (1923). Questions? Contact Jonah: somerville. cineclub@gmail. com. TodayWednesday, May 207:00—8:30 PMWest Branch Meeting Room (Side 1)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
West Branch Meeting Room (Side 2)West 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. This month's pick is The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by S. A. Chakraborty. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.…Learn MoreMay 21. 6 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 MoreJoin us on Thursday afternoons as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch. We will be guided by experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg, who manages The Corner Studio in Medford. Seniors especially welcome!
Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.…Learn MoreSomerville Seniors meeting to improve representation in the city. This is not a library sponsored event.
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.
Teens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a chill craft night in the teen room. There will be a variety of craft supplies to choose from, plus warm drinks and good company!This month's craft: Friendship bracelets!Questions? Contact Niki: nbavar@somervillema.…Learn More
Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the SPL and some stickers! We'll use sticker kits to create mini scenes including bookstores, coffee shops, spas, and sushi restaurants. Each participant will get to complete 1-2 kits, as time allows.…Learn More
Thursday, May 2111:00—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, May 2111:00 AM—12:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Senior Chair Yoga
Join us on Thursday afternoons as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch. We will be guided by experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg, who manages The Corner Studio in Medford. Seniors especially welcome!
Space is limited and will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis.…Learn MoreThursday, May 2112:00—1:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
MA Senior Action Somerville Committee Meeting
Somerville Seniors meeting to improve representation in the city. This is not a library sponsored event.Thursday, May 213:00—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.Thursday, May 216:00—8:00 PMTeen RoomCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Chill Craft Night for Teens
Teens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a chill craft night in the teen room. There will be a variety of craft supplies to choose from, plus warm drinks and good company!This month's craft: Friendship bracelets!Questions? Contact Niki: nbavar@somervillema.…Learn MoreThursday, May 216:30—8:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Sticker and Chill (for Adults)
Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the SPL and some stickers! We'll use sticker kits to create mini scenes including bookstores, coffee shops, spas, and sushi restaurants. Each participant will get to complete 1-2 kits, as time allows.…Learn MoreMay 22. 3 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, May 2210:30—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, May 2211:00—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. govFriday, May 2211:00 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's book is The Madstone by Elizabeth Crook. Copies will be available for pickup at all Somerville Library Locations, but you are welcome to place your own hold using the link above.…Learn More
May 23. 4 events.Poet instructors Pauline Chu, Joshua Nguyen, and Aya Satoh will host a half-day of generative writing. Each facilitator will focus on a specific craft element and/or theme and guide the group through generative writing prompts. The purpose of this event is to connect and write as a community.…Learn More
Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston, Massachusetts, comes to the Somerville Public Library for a high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family.…Learn MoreJoin is for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions: Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govThe Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn More
Saturday, May 239:30 AM—12:30 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
AAPI Poetry Half-Day Writing Retreat
Poet instructors Pauline Chu, Joshua Nguyen, and Aya Satoh will host a half-day of generative writing. Each facilitator will focus on a specific craft element and/or theme and guide the group through generative writing prompts. The purpose of this event is to connect and write as a community.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 2311:00—11:45 AMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Singalong with Music at the Blissful
Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician, Music at the Blissful (Evan Haller) from Boston, Massachusetts, comes to the Somerville Public Library for a high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 2311:00—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. govSaturday, May 231:00—3:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn MoreMay 24. 1 event.
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us as we get ready for ComixCon 2026 with a special one-shot D&D campaign with Danger Wizard!Explore the crumbling ruins of Danger Land where monsters and treasure await around every corner! Delve into dungeons deep and battle the big-bad-boss-monster at the end of the adventure! Pre-made level one characters and dice will be provided.…Learn More
Sunday, May 241:30—4:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
ComixCon Lead-Up - One Shot D&D Campaign with Danger Wizard!
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us as we get ready for ComixCon 2026 with a special one-shot D&D campaign with Danger Wizard!Explore the crumbling ruins of Danger Land where monsters and treasure await around every corner! Delve into dungeons deep and battle the big-bad-boss-monster at the end of the adventure! Pre-made level one characters and dice will be provided.…Learn MoreMay 25. 3 closures. 0 events.
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May 26. 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, May 2610:30—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 MoreMay 27. 10 events.Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.
Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!This program introduces children to joyful movement, music, and foundational gymnastics skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment where each child can participate comfortably at their own developmental level.…Learn MoreIt'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. govInterested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreMake a Banner with friends and community members! All hand sewists, beginners to expert, are welcome to join together to stitch and embroider several banners carrying messages of solidarity, community, care and hope. All banners are illustrated with local wildlife images and willl be available for loan, once they are finished.…Learn More
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 Vagabond by Tim Curry. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn More
Hand Embroidery will cover several basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs.…Learn More
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 Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke.…Learn More
Our next book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. 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, May 2711:00—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, May 2711:00—11:30 AMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Fun with Little Gym at West
Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!This program introduces children to joyful movement, music, and foundational gymnastics skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment where each child can participate comfortably at their own developmental level.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 271:00—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, May 272:00—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, May 272:00—3:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Girls Who Code Club at Central
Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 274:00—6:00 PMWest Branch Community RoomWest Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Collaborative Sewing Circle for Parade and Protest Banners
Make a Banner with friends and community members! All hand sewists, beginners to expert, are welcome to join together to stitch and embroider several banners carrying messages of solidarity, community, care and hope. All banners are illustrated with local wildlife images and willl be available for loan, once they are finished.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 276:30—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 Vagabond by Tim Curry. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 276:30—8:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Hand Embroidery Workshop with Jessamy Shay
Hand Embroidery will cover several basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 276:30—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 Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke.…Learn MoreWednesday, May 277:00—8:30 PMZoom
Mystery Book Group
Our next book is How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin. 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 MoreMay 28. 5 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 MoreSomerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…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 MoreHello and welcome! We will gather to play light to medium length & complexity games. All games must be completed before 8:30pm. All are welcome, but seats may fill up fast, first come first served. We will provide some games, such as Catan, Ticket To Ride, Azul, and other card/board games.…Learn More
Thursday, May 2811:00—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, May 281:00—2:30 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somerville Family Learning Collaborative)
Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PMCome get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your babyThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event.…Learn MoreThursday, May 283:30—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, May 285:30—8:15 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Light to Medium Games group
Hello and welcome! We will gather to play light to medium length & complexity games. All games must be completed before 8:30pm. All are welcome, but seats may fill up fast, first come first served. We will provide some games, such as Catan, Ticket To Ride, Azul, and other card/board games.…Learn MoreThursday, May 286:30—8:00 PMEast BranchEast Branch115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145
Hand Embroidery with Jessamy Shay
Join us at the East Branch for a Hand Embroidery Workshop with Jessamy Shay! Hand Embroidery will cover several basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs.…Learn More
May 29. 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, May 2910:30—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, May 2911:00—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. govMay 30. 4 events.Join us in the Library's Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering once again 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 MoreCome join us for open ended, process-based arts & crafts!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govThe next meeting of Next Chapter Boston, a non-fiction book club exploring big ideas in business, psychology, strategy, risk, sports analytics, politics, and decision-making. For our upcoming meeting, we're diving into Being Wrong by Kathryn Schulz. This event is free and open to the public.…Learn More
Using soft linoleum and carving tools we will be designing our very own stamps!We will test our creations at the end of the evening creating block prints with ink. Supplies are limited, so please register in advance!
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.…Learn More
Saturday, May 3010:00—11:30 AMCentral Library LawnCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers
Join us in the Library's Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering once again 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 MoreSaturday, May 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)West Branch 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144
Saturday Morning Arts & Crafts at West
Come join us for open ended, process-based arts & crafts!Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. govSaturday, May 3010:00 AM—12:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Next Chapter Boston Meeting
The next meeting of Next Chapter Boston, a non-fiction book club exploring big ideas in business, psychology, strategy, risk, sports analytics, politics, and decision-making. For our upcoming meeting, we're diving into Being Wrong by Kathryn Schulz. This event is free and open to the public.…Learn MoreSaturday, May 302:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Stamp Making and Block Printing
Using soft linoleum and carving tools we will be designing our very own stamps!We will test our creations at the end of the evening creating block prints with ink. Supplies are limited, so please register in advance!
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.…Learn MoreMay 31. 1 event.
Learn about the history of Somerville's water source. This film traces the displacement of people and the loss of a way of life in the Swift River Valley of western Massachusetts, when the Quabbin Reservoir flooded four towns in order to create water infrastructure for 52 Boston metropolitan communities.…Learn More
Sunday, May 312:00—4:00 PMAuditoriumCentral Library79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143
Film Screening: Memories Flow Beneath It, From Valley to Quabbin
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