All Somerville Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, February 16, in recognition of Presidents’ 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
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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
SundayClosed

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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  • Transcript: Sticker and chill for adults.
    Saturday, February 14

    Sticker and Chill (for Adults)

    Take an afternoon to chill out with your friends at the SPL and some stickers!
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  • Transcript: Write your way. Finding your writing voice workshop with Gabrielle Esposito.
    Tuesday, February 17

    (Virtual) Write Your Way: Finding Your Writing Voice Workshop

    Unlock the power of your unique voice as a writer in this engaging and interactive workshop.
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  • Transcript: Perler beads at west.
    Thursday, February 19

    Perler Beads at West

    Come join us during February Break to make Perler Bead creations!
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  • Transcript: chill craft night for teens.
    Thursday, February 19

    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.
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  • Friday, February 20

    Vacation Week Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

    Join us for adventure as The Turtle brothers (Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo) after years of living in the NYC sewer, decide to act as heroes to gain public acceptance as normal teenagers.
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  • Transcript: Lunar New Year Celebrations. Somerville Public Library. Mass Cultural Council. Somerville Arts Council.
    Saturday, February 21

    Lunar New Year Celebrations!

    Join us at our Lunar New Year Celebrations! East Branch 10 AM – 12 PM Central Library 1 – 3 PM
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  • Transcript: Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Sleep. A Parenting Workshop Series with Susan Friedell, Sleep Consultant. Affiliated with Precious Little Sleep. Somerville Public Library. Somerville Public Schools. Somerville Family Learning Collaborative. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
    Monday, February 23

    Parenting Workshop at West: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Sleep (ages 3-5)

    Parenting Workshop Series for Families with Children Birth – age 5
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  • Transcript: (Virtual) (how to avoid) "Death in Glacier National Park" with Author Randi Minetor
    Monday, February 23

    (Virtual) (how to avoid) “Death in Glacier National Park” with Author Randi Minetor

    Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and fully revised & updated 2nd edition!) of Randi Minetor’s book, Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent. 
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  • Transcript: talking with toys at west.
    Tuesday, February 24

    Talking with Toys at West

    Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
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  • Transcript: Burglary at the Louvre -- how can writers top this?
    Wednesday, February 25

    (Virtual) Burglary At The Louvre — How Can Writers Top This?

    Learn about the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre from The Curators of Crime!
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