All Somerville Public Library locations will close early at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, and remain closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

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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  • Transcript: adult board game cafe.
    Saturday, November 15

    Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)

    Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café!
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  • Getting Cozy at the Library
    Sunday, November 16

    Getting Cozy at the Library

    Get cozy and craft some Book Pumpkins with us at the SPL!
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  • Death Cafe at East. Somerville Public Library.
    Monday, November 17

    Death Cafe at East

    A Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people, often strangers, to discuss topics related to death and dying. 
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  • hand embroidery with jassamy shay. Somerville public library.
    Tuesday, November 18

    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!
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  • Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall. Somerville Public Library.
    Wednesday, November 19

    Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall

    Families and students approaching the college admissions process are welcome to join this Zoom presentation to help successfully navigate the recent changes.
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  • Meet me at Luke's with Gilmore Book Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart
    Wednesday, November 19

    (Virtual) Meet Me at Luke’s with The Gilmore Book Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart

    If you are a Gilmore Girls fan, we hope you can join us for this rapid paced Q&A with The Gilmore Girl Club Blogger, Kristine Eckart. 
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  • Holiday Mocktails: A Mixology Workshop
    Thursday, November 20

    Holiday Mocktails: A Mixology Workshop

    Join us for this cool and refreshing workshop, where you will learn the basics of mixing up some creative concoctions with a seasonal twist!
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  • Transcript: Read to Waffles, the therapy dog.
    Thursday, November 20

    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!
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  • Transcript: Herb of the month at the east branch with herbalist mo katz-christy. Burdock.
    Thursday, November 20

    Herb of the Month at East with Mo Katz-Christy: Burdock

    Join herbalist Mo Katz-Christy for an hour and half of learning all about this powerful plant. We will connect with burdock through smell, taste, drawing, science, and storytelling.
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  • Saturday, November 22

    Collectibles Appraisal with Rick from Perfect Pastime 617 (Audience Sign Up)

    Click here to register to be an audience member!
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