All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, October 12, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

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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  • Various spooky potions rest on a shelf. Text reads "potion making for teens."
    Tuesday, October 6

    Potion Making for Teens

    Get ready for spooky season by making decorative potion bottles!
    Learn More About Potion Making
  • Transcript: Mobile Whinnies
    Wednesday, October 7

    Mobile Whinnies

    Join us as we welcome the miniature horses of Mobile Whinnies! At this Meet and Greet event, participants will learn facts about miniature horses, and everyone will get a chance to pet one of the ponies.
    Learn More
  • Transcript: Infant Massage at West
    Friday, October 9

    Infant Massage at West

    Join Sheryl White of Baby Kneads for a session on Infant Massage for pre-crawling infants and babies.
    Learn More & Register
  • Balls of yarn decorate the background with "Knitting 101" overlaying in the middle. SPL logo on the bottom.
    Tuesday, October 13

    Knitting 101

    Knit yourself a cozy and stylish scarf for the winter! No knitting experience needed
    Learn More about Knitting 101
  • Transcript: Singalong with Matt Heaton at West!
    Tuesday, October 13

    Music Sing-Along with Matt Heaton

    Join us at the West Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for fun with Matt Heaton!
    Learn More
  • Transcript: Vampyr+Live Score
    Wednesday, October 14

    Vampyr+Live Score

    Join us for a screening of Vampyr (1932) with a live score from Apostrophebeats.
    Learn More and Register
  • Transcript: Music with Little Groove at West
    Wednesday, October 14

    Music with Little Groove at West

    Come sing and dance with Little Groove Music at the West Branch!
    Learn More
  • Poster titled “Somerville Youth Climate Action Fund” with rain and rising green hills, purple trees; includes text “Supporting youth-led climate action and solutions” plus logos for Susatainaville, SPL, City of Somerville, and YCAF
    Thursday, October 15

    Youth Climate Action Fund Workshop

    Calling all Somerville teens (ages 15-24)! Apply for up to $5,000 to make an impact in the community and fight climate change.
    Learn More about Youth Climate Action Fund Workshop
  • Poster with the title “MULTI-LINGUAL MUSIC with Rejane de Musis,” featuring a cartoon hand drum with colorful sound lines and a black musical note, plus SPS logo on the left.
    Thursday, October 15

    Multi-lingual Music with Rejane de Musis!

    The East Branch is excited to offer afternoon multi-lingual (Spanish, English, Portuguese) music programs with Rejane De Musis, sponsored by the Somerville Family Learning Collaborative!
    Learn More about Multi-lingual Music with Rejane de Musis
  • A ghost holding scissors among glowing moon and stars. Text reads "getting spooky at the library."
    Sunday, October 18

    Getting Spooky @ The Library

    Looking for an opportunity to celebrate the season with a spooky craft? Join us for Getting Spooky!
    Register for Getting Spooky