A Glance at a Book Cart

A patron once told me that she never goes upstairs to look for books. She picks all her reading material from the return carts near the circulation desk. I told her that would never have occurred to me. She said, “Well, it lets me know what other people are interested in. It’s like anonymous book…

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Improvements to Children and Youth Services

The Children’s Room at the West Branch in Davis Square is beloved by children and caregivers alike.  The home of Babygarten, storytime, and the summer reading club, it’s where children discover the joys of reading and serves as a valuable resource for parents and teachers as well. In the past three years circulation of children’s…

Congratulations Jim and Thy!

“Cup o’ Joe with Joe” is the City of Somerville’s employee recognition program to acknowledge the efforts made by those employees or departments who have gone above and beyond in their usual job responsibilities.  This month’s winners are the Library’s own Jim and Thy!  Congratulations guys, you earned it!