All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, November 12.

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 ( 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: Singalong with Matt Heaton at West!
    Tuesday, November 10

    Sing-Along with Matt Heaton at West!

    Join us at the West Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for fun with Matt Heaton!
    Learn More
  • Family craft nights flyer for “Cozy Yarn Gnomes” at the East Branch, featuring two gnomes made of yarn and a dark blue starry background, with Somerville Public Library logo
    Thursday, November 12

    Craft Night at the East Branch: Cozy Yarn Gnomes!

    Craft Nights at the East Branch return with cozy yarn gnomes!
    Learn More & Register for Craft Night at the East Branch
  • Three people doing different chair yoga poses. Text reads "chair yoga at east."
    Thursday, November 12

    Chair Yoga at East

    Join us every other Thursday morning as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch!
    Learn More about Chair Yoga
  • A typewriter and a hand writing on paper. Text reads "write your way: generative writing workshop with gabrielle esposito."
    Thursday, November 12

    Write Your Way: Generative Writing Workshop

    Unleash your creativity and overcome writer’s block through a series of engaging prompts and writing exercises.
    Register for this Writing Workshop
  • Assorted craft supply bins in the background with a realistic mug of hot chocolate in the foreground. Text reads "getting cozy at the library."
    Sunday, November 15

    Getting Cozy at the Library

    Our Getting Cozy at the Library sessions are back and in-person this winter! This month we’re making puzzle piece pumpkins!
    Register for Getting Cozy
  • An image of playing cards, characters, and dice in various pink hues next to text reading: Adult Board Game Cafe.
    Saturday, November 14

    Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)

    Come check out the library’s board game collection at our Board Game Café!
    Register for Board Game Cafe
  • Transcript: Storytime in French/L’heure du conte en français (West)
    Monday, November 16

    Storytime in French/L’heure du conte en français (West)

    Join the International School of Boston at the West Branch for a French Storytime!
    Learn More
  • An illustration of a latte with heart foam art and a slice of chocolate cake. Text reads "death cafe at east branch."
    Monday, November 16

    Death Café at the East Branch

    Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.
    Register for Death Cafe
  • A photo of a collage art piece. Text reads "collage workshop for adults."
    Monday, November 16

    Collage Workshop for Adults

    Join us at West for a collage workshop led by artist Cara Foster Karim!
    Register for Collage Workshop
  • a faded background of kids playing a board game is overlayed with text "Board Game Night for Teens" with SPL logo on the bottom. Game pieces decorate the border.
    Tuesday, November 17

    Board Game Night for Teens

    Join us in the Teen Room for a chill game night!
    Learn More about Board Game Night for Teens