All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, September 7, for Labor Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
The Central Library will be open from 1:00 – 5:00 pm on Sundays again starting September 13. The East Branch is now closed on Sundays until next summer.
Hours of Operation
Central Library ( Closed )
| Monday - Thursday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM — 5:00 PM |
East Branch ( Closed )
| Monday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday - Wednesday | 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
West Branch ( Closed )
| Monday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM — 9:00 PM |
| Thursday - Friday | 9:00 AM — 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM — 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Back-to-School Crafts: Customize Your Notebook
Start the school year off right! Customize a mini notebook provided by the library, or bring your own to decorate. -
Free Choice CRAFTernoon at Central
Draw, paint, glue, bead, and create with the library’s available craft supplies! -
Chair Yoga at East
Join us every other Thursday morning this fall as we practice chair yoga with experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg! -
Singalong with Matt Heaton at Central
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along! -
Singalong with Matt Heaton at West!
Join us at the West Branch on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for fun with Matt Heaton! -
Overdose Prevention Training
September is National Recovery Month! As part of Somerville’s Year of the Neighbor initiative, neighbors are invited to learn about overdose prevention with the Somerville Health and Human Services Department. -
Back-to-School Crafts: Mini Bulletin Boards
Start the school year off right! Craft yourself a mini bulletin board with a custom look. -
Keep Calm and Color On (for Adults)
Take an evening to relax with your friends at the SPL and color your stress away! -
Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)
Come check out our board game collection, play an old favorite, or learn something new! -
Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers
Join us in the Library’s Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!