A staple of Davis Square is the Somerville Theatre. The theatre, which is located in the Hobbs Building at 55 Davis Square, dates back to 1914. The theatre was designed to show motion pictures as well as live performances such as plays and vaudeville acts. According to a Somerville Journal article, the newly constructed theatre “has…
The wood carving on the ground floor is one of the most well-known pieces of art in the Central Library. Located opposite the elevator, the carving depicts key local events before and during the Revolution: the 1774 confiscation of munitions from the Powder House by British soldiers; the 1776 raising of the first flag of…
In recognition of Black History Month, here is a selection of books by Black authors, recommended by SPL staff. We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy, by Ta-Nehisi Coates. An eloquently written, meticulously analyzed, powerfully presented, and completely unwavering gaze at the major role that racism has played in American history, and still plays…
Check out Margaret Atwood’s latest novel The Testaments. Available as a lucky day book here! Which means you need to visit your library to pick it up! Other formats the item is available in include: Large Print Spoken CD Playaway Audiobook e-book
Looking for some inspiration for your holiday cookie baking (or perhaps for the SPL cookie swap at Remnant Brewing on 12/23)? Here are thumbnail descriptions of some great cookie books in the Somerville Public Library’s collection! Newest books are listed first. Gluten free titles are at the end of the list. Click on the title to…
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Available in a variety of formats including print, large print, paperback, ebook, audiobook, digital audiobook and playaway. We hope you check out a copy today!
The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike It’s Halloween season, so why not read The Witches of Eastwick or you could even watch the movie with Jack Nicholson!
Something wicked this way comes…. To the Somerville Public Library! To celebrate our 10th year of Somerville Reads, we’ve chosen a spooky read just in time for fall: the classic horror novel The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Curl up with this creepy classic and a hot beverage, then come to one of…
Maria Semple’s hilarious novel is the book you should read this month! Request it here, now!
The Great New Orleans Kidnapping case : race, law, and justice in the Reconstruction era It’s the end of summer, what are you going to read next? How about The Great New Orleans Kidnapping case : race, law, and justice in the Reconstruction Era by Michael A. Ross. Request it now!
