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
  • 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 about Stuffed Animal Sleepover
  • A white background with a light purple polygon across the bottom is overlayed by Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch. A quill and ink and some write marks are also on the image with Somerville Library logo at the bottom.
    Monday, July 13

    Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch

    Come fight the Monday scaries with Free Write Monday Night @ East!
    Learn More about Free Write Night
  • a background of sun-printed images is overlayed with Sun Prints for Teens with the Somerville Public Library logo at the bottom.
    Monday, July 13

    Sun Prints for Teens

    Harness the power of the sun to create art!
    Learn More about Sun Prints
  • A green and yellow film camera rises above a hill. "Family Movie Night on the Lawn" above a picture of the movie "babe"
    Wednesday, July 15

    Family Movie on the Lawn: Babe

    Join us on the lawn for a Family Movie Night!
    Learn More about Family Movie Night
  • Magic the Gathering sits atop a Magic Card with symbols for the game on either side. SPL logo on bottom.
    Wednesday, July 15

    Magic: The Gathering at West

    Join us at the West Branch to play Magic: The Gathering
    Learn More about Magic at West
  • Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft event poster featuring a storyteller, a miniature theater stage, and bees.
    Wednesday, July 15

    Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft

    Back by popular demand — it’s Yumi with amazing storytelling and a related craft!
    Learn More about Kamishibai
  • Transcript: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari with Live Score
    Thursday, July 16

    The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari +Live Score

    Join us for a screening of the film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, with a live score from musician, Apostrophebeats.
    Learn More and Register
  • Transcript: Coding Clubhouse at West
    Thursday, July 16

    Coding Clubhouse at West

    A variety of different coding activities for kids ages 8-11.
    Learn More about Coding Clubhouse
  • Transcript: Singalong with Matt Heaton on the lawn (East)!
    Thursday, July 16

    Singalong with Matt Heaton on the lawn (East)!

    Join us for an outdoor sing-along with Matt Heaton at the East Branch!  Matt will be playing in our side yard. Families are invited to bring a blanket to sit on and picnic!
    Learn More