All Somerville Public Library locations are open to the public.

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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  • 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
  • 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
  • A photo of a collage art piece. Text reads "collage workshop for adults."
    Monday, October 19

    Collage Workshop for Adults

    Join us at West for a collage workshop led by artist Cara Foster Karim!
    Register for Collage Workshop
  • A black background with floral corners implies a tarot card design. Text reads "tarot & intuition at east"
    Monday, October 19

    Tarot and Intuition @ East

    Whether you’re brand new to tarot or looking to strengthen your intuitive skills, this workshop offers a grounding space to slow down, listen inward, and leave feeling more connected to your own inner guidance.
    Learn More about Tarot & Intuition
  • “Costume Workshop: Mask Making” with illustrated theater masks in gold, red, black, and orange on a brown background, including a golden face mask and a white cat-like mask. SPL logo on bottom
    Tuesday, October 20

    Costume Workshop: Mask-Making for Tweens & Teens

    Get ready for Halloween, upgrade your cosplay, or just get creative by customizing a mask!
    Learn More about Costume Workshop: Mask Making
  • Transcript: STEAM Team (ages 2+) at West
    Tuesday, October 20

    STEAM Team (ages 2+) at West

    Come join Jen at the West Branch Library and become a little engineer! We will use Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) to discover, explore and grow!
    Learn More
  • Blue promotional graphic reading “SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATING COLLEGE ADMISSIONS,” with “Somerville Public Library” at bottom right and a circular inset showing a laptop and a handwritten letter.
    Wednesday, October 21

    Successfully Navigating College Admissions

    We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape.
    Learn More & Register for Successfully Navigating College Admissions
  • Transcript: Spanish Storytime at Central/Cuentos en español at Central
    Wednesday, October 21

    Spanish Storytime at Central/Cuentos en español at Central

    Join Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish! ¡Cuentos en español con Gabi!
    Learn More
  • A photo of various tins of blended teas. Text reads "demystifying tea blending with mo katz-christy."
    Thursday, October 22

    Demystifying Tea Blending

    Part information and science, part sensory exploration, this class will be as playful as it is educational!
    Register for Tea Blending
  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, October 24

    Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers

    Join us in the Library’s Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
    Learn More about Gardening Workshops