Beginning Sunday, June 21, the Central Library will be closed on Sundays.
The East Branch will be open on Sundays from 1pm-5pm, from June 21st to August 30th.
Central Library Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day.

Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Open )

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

East Branch ( Open )

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
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

West Branch ( Open )

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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    June 14 – August 15

    Summer Reading at the Library

    Summer reading is here! Whether your an adult or just starting out reading, we have something for you! Summer Reading for Children Summer Reading for Teens & Tweens Summer Reading for Adults
    Learn More About Summer Reading
  • PS5 controller background is overlayed with Gamer's Arcade with One Up Games. Various game systems are advertised along with SPL logo at the bottom.
    Wednesday, July 8

    Gamer’s Arcade with One-Up Games

    One-up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to you!
    Learn More about Gamer’s Arcade
  • Robot Storytime event hosted by Somerville Public Library and Museum of Science, featuring four cartoon robots and lightning graphics.
    Wednesday, July 8

    Robot Storytime at West

    Wow! It’s a robot storytime with our friends from the Museum of Science!
    Learn More about Robot Storytime
  • Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft event poster featuring a storyteller, a miniature theater stage, and bees.
    July 8, and 15

    Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft

    Kamishibai at EastKamishibai at West
    Learn More about Kamishibai
  • A bright orange film reel projects the movie cover to Clue (1985), with hot pink theater seats at the bottom. Text reads "Game on Movie night at the library."
    Thursday, July 9

    Game On! Movie Night at the Library: Clue

    Join us for a film screening of the classic comedy thriller Clue (1985), based on the famous board game and full of intrigue.
    Learn More about Clue Movie Night
  • Family movie night at the East Branch with a movie camera and graphic showing Zootopia 2
    Thursday, July 9

    Family Movie Night at East

    It’s a family movie night at the East Branch!
    Learn More about Family Movie Night
  • Transcript: Steam at West-Cartesian Divers
    Friday, July 10

    STEAM at West: Cartesian Divers with Jessica Garrett

    At West, we’ll be making Cartesian Divers: Come make a fun toy (and magic trick to fool your family) while learning about air pressure and density!
    Learn More and Register
  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, July 11

    Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers

    Join us in the Library’s Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
    Learn More about Gardening Workshops
  • An image of playing cards, characters, and dice in various pink hues next to text reading: Adult Board Game Cafe.
    Saturday, July 11

    Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)

    Come check out the SPL’s board game collection and play an old favorite or something new!
    Register for Board Game Cafe
  • Transcript: Stuffed Animal Sleepovers at the SPL!
    Monday, July 13

    Stuffed Animal Sleepover at West

    It’s that time of year — the famous Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the West Branch!
    Learn More