All Somerville Public Library locations are open.
All Somerville Public Library locations will be CLOSED on Friday, June 19 in recognition of Juneteenth.
Regular hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.

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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  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, June 13

    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 Workshop
  • Mindful Movement. Yoga for Kids at West against a landscape background.
    Saturday, June 13

    Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West

    Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
    Learn More about Mindful Movement
  • A border of sprouting seedlings on a blue background. Text reads "summer reading at somerville public library from June 14 through August 15, for all ages, at all library locations. The theme for children and teens is plant a seed, read. The theme for adults is plant seeds, build community."
    June 14 – August 15

    Summer Reading at the Library

    Join us this summer for reading and community challenge fun! Find out more: Summer Reading for Children Summer Reading for Teens & Tweens Summer Reading for Adults
    Read More
  • Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life, presented by Somerville Public Library.
    Monday, June 15

    Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life

    Join author Rachel Hartigan as she discusses her book, Lost: Amelia Earhart’s Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life.
    Learn More & Register for Lost
  • Stencil art surrounds a tote bag with "DIY Tote Bags for Teens and Tweens!" in the center. SPL logo on top left.
    Tuesday, June 16

    DIY Tote Bags for Teens and Tweens! at East

    Get ready for summer and pride month with your own custom tote bag!
    Learn More about DIY Tote Bags
  • Blue background with red border has text "In Support of the Army. MA Housewives Feeding the Army" with colonial flag, cornbread, and green beans in the middle.
    Wednesday, June 17

    “In Support of the Army”: How the Housewives of Massachusetts Supported the Formation of the Continental Army Through Foodways

    It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today.
    Learn More & Register for In Support of the Army
  • A swirly rainbow background with text reading LGBTQIA+ hangout for tweens and teens.
    Thursday, June 18

    LGBTQIA+ Hangout for Tweens & Teens

    Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens: chat, snack, and (if you feel like it) play board games and/or make a fun craft!
    Learn More About the Hangout
  • People smiling with their arms around one another in groups of four, with a rainbow in the background. Text reads "speed friending for queer adults."
    Saturday, June 20

    Skip to Content Speed Friending for Queer Adults

    Looking to make friends in your community? Then look no further! Come meet multiple potential friends round robin style!
    Learn More and Register for Speed Friending for Queer Adults
  • An old battle drawing background is overlayed with a colonial American flag and the words Somerville in the Revolution. Friends of the SPL and SPL logos are at bottom.
    Monday, June 22

    Somerville in the Revolution

    Join us as we welcome Dan Breen for an America 250 talk!
    Learn More & Register for Somerville in the Revolution
  • An illustrated pig, shark, and frog have speech bubbles that say Talking with Toys at West with a logo in the corner that reads Talk Time Boston, MA.
    Monday, June 22

    Talking with Toys at West

    Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
    Learn More about Talking with Toys