All Somerville Public Library locations are open to the public.

Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Closed )

Monday - Thursday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

East Branch ( Closed )

Monday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

West Branch ( Closed )

Monday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Thursday - Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

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  • Snowflake Extravaganza at West. Somerville Public Library
    Saturday, December 6

    Snowflake Extravaganza at West!

    It may not be snowing outside, but it’s snowing at the West Branch! Join us in the Children’s Room for a snowflake-making extravaganza.
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  • Transcript: talking with toys at west.
    Monday, December 8

    Talking with Toys at West

    Play with toys while a speech language pathologist demonstrates language-enhacing strategies. Ask questions and get answers!
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  • Boston Leather Guild. Somerville Public Library
    Monday, December 8

    Boston Leather Guild

    Boston Leather Guild is a creative community where artisans and makers share their love of leathercraft.
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  • Tween advisory board. Tween pizza and craft at the west branch. Reader's Choice. come prepared to booktalk a book of your choosing (no spoilers, please!). We’ll also get out all the supplies and make things (holiday gifts, anyone?). Ages 12 and up. Somerville Public Library.
    Monday, December 8

    T(w)een Pizza & Craft at the West Branch

    The West Branch T(w)een Advisory Board includes reading, book discussions, crafts, and other library activities, and is intended for ages 11+.
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  • Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen. Somerville Public Library.
    Tuesday, December 9

    Healthier Holidays with Empty Nest Kitchen

    Let’s explore really delicious holiday dishes with Mediterranean flair to incorporate into your celebrations without feeling weighed down.
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  • Who Gets to Fly? How NASA Chooses Its Astronauts. Somerville Public Library. Tewksbury Public Library.
    Wednesday, December 10

    Who Gets To Fly? — How NASA Chooses Its Astronauts

    Ever wonder how America chooses astronauts? Join NASA Solar System Ambassador David S. Ball as he discusses who gets to fly.
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  • Transcript: holiday wrap party at the central library.
    Thursday, December 11

    Holiday Wrap Party at the Central Library

    Need a little help getting into the holiday spirit? Drop by to wrap some gifts in a fun and relaxed environment!
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  • D I Y Holiday Gifts for kids, teens, and tweens. Somerville Public Library
    Saturday, December 13

    Do It Yourself Holiday Gifts: a Workshop for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

    Decorate mason jars and fill them with trail mix, flavored popcorn, or potpourri – your choice. All supplies will be provided.
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  • 2nd Saturday Story times at the Harvard Art Musuems. Fogg Museum, Busch-Reisinger Museum, Arthur M. Sackler Museum. Somerville public library.
    Saturday, December 13

    Storytime at the Harvard Art Museums

    Join Alison from the West Branch for a special storytime at the Harvard Art Museums!
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  • Transcript: 3D paper snowflakes with Thy.
    Saturday, December 13

    3-D Paper Snowflakes with Thy

    Come make a big 3-D paper snowflake in whatever color you choose!
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