All Somerville Public Library locations are open to the public.

Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Closed )

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:Little Songbook Opera
    Tuesday, October 27

    Little Songbook Opera

    Join us at the West Branch for an accessible and interactive opera performance with Little Songbook Opera!
    Learn More
  • "How to Junk Journal! For Teens" is overlayed over a background of junk journals. SPL and Found and Flowered logos on bottom.
    Tuesday, October 27

    How to Junk Journal! (for teens)

    A simple, messy, and fun introduction to bookbinding and junk journaling with Lauren from Found and Flowered.
    Learn More about How to Junk Journal
  • Film Screening:: Open Doom Crescendo
    Wednesday, October 28

    Film Screening: Open Doom Crescendo

    Join us for a screening of the film, Open Doom Crescendo.
    Learn More and Register
  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Title sits inside a stylized sunburst with the Somerville Public Library logo below.
    Wednesday, October 28

    Comic Crew at West

    Join us at the West Branch on the last Wednesday of each month for Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club at 6:30PM. This monthly book club will include a variety of different activities including crafts, games, conversations & more!!
    Learn More and Register
  • Halloween-themed graphic for “BOO! BINGO” with black haunted house, spider webs, pumpkins, bats, and a grid of green circles and icons. East Branch and SPL logo also shown.
    Wednesday, October 28

    BOO! BINGO for kids!

    BOO! It’s early-release BINGO with a spooky theme!
    Learn about BOO! BINGO for Kids!
  • Chill Craft Night for Teens: Title of event against background with scattered craft supplies.
    Thursday, October 29

    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!
    Learn More about Chill Craft Night for Teens
  • A rainbow with spiderwebs. Text reads "queer craft night: mini libraries: ghost stories edition."
    Thursday, October 29

    Queer Craft Night at Central Library

    Come to the library’s Queer Craft Night for a low-stakes evening of creativity and fun!
    Register for Queer Craft Night
  • A haunted house on deep purple background. Text reads "halloween costume party."
    Saturday, October 31

    Halloween Costume Parades

    Kids of all ages can come join us for a costume parade to show off their costumes before going out for trick-or-treat!
    Learn More about Halloween Costume Parades
  • Pale blue handprints background with red headline text: “How to be a Good Neighbor,” plus subheading “Getting Comfortable Engaging with Homeless Community Members,” and logos for City of Somerville, SPL, and Somerville Homeless Coalition.
    Monday, November 2

    How to Be a Good Neighbor: Getting Comfortable Engaging with Homeless* Community Members

    This training will be an opportunity to learn directly from service providers and get answers to common (and sometimes uncomfortable!) questions.
    Learn More about How to Be a Good Neighbor
  • Beige fossilized background: large purple “DINODAY” letters with cartoon dinosaurs, footprints, and SPL logo at the bottom right.
    Tuesday, November 3

    Dino Day at SPL

    Join us at any of our three branches for DINO DAY!
    Learn More about Dino Day