Somerville Public Library

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn More

Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!This program introduces children to joyful movement, music, and foundational gymnastics skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment where each child can participate comfortably at their own developmental level.…Learn More

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove. This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact with music.…Learn More

Join us for stories and songs in Portuguese with Gabi! Histórias em português com a Gabi!All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

Somerville Family Learning Colalborative: Mindfulness Workshop for Childrenwith Sheryl White from Baby KneadsDetails to follow. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges. Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation. Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence.…Learn More

Come join us every third Monday of the month (unless a holiday interferes) to discuss queer books and meet new friends in the community!This month's book is Endpapers by Jennifer Savran Kelly. Find the book on Libby/Overdrive: eBook. Find the book on Hoopla: eBook | eAudio.…Learn More

Teen Pizza & Craft: we have pizza and do crafts. We also talk about books and participate in other library activities. In April, we will have a journaling program with Donna from ArtSmart (she is fabulous!). Join us for a cozy, creative one-day workshop where writers/artists craft a personalized art/writing journal from start to finish.…Learn More

Boston Leather Guild is a creative community where artisans and makers share their love of leathercraft. Through workshops and monthly gatherings, members deepen their skills and offer mentorship to new learners. Join us at the West Branch to learn more and get involved.…Learn More

Come fight the Monday scaries with Free Write Monday Night @ East! We gather on the second Monday of every month to write together for around an hour, and time is reserved at the end if you would like to share what you wrote with the group. Sharing your writing is not required, as this is not a workshop, but rather a place where you can come to gather your thoughts and try something new.…Learn More

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community.…Learn More

It's a pop-up Singalong with at West!Join us in the West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) on Tuesday, April 14 at 11am for a super fun time. Questions? Contact Alison Mitchell, Children’s Librarian, amitchell@somervillema. gov…Learn More

Join us outside the Central Library at let your creativity loose! Feel free to write an original poem, your favorite quote, lyrics from a song—whatever you can think of!Intended for teens and tweens, grades 5-12. All materials will be provided.…Learn More

Calling all artists age 2-18:Submit your work for the 2026 Somerville Open Studios Kids & Teens Art Show!Please join us at a Open Art Studio to create your work: Tuesday April 14, 3:30 - 5:30pm. Art will be displayed in the West Branch Library Atrium from April 27 - May 11, 2026.…Learn More

AARP volunteers will once again be providing free tax preparation at the Somerville Library West Branch on Wednesdays from 9 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. , February 4 through April 15, 2026. Appointments must be scheduled in advance. To register online, please visit: AARP Foundation Free Tax Preparation.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

Draw, paint, glue, bead, and create with the library's available craft supplies! Make something from one of our suggestions or from your own ideas. Drop in to the Children's Room at any time throughout the afternoon, and be prepared to take your projects home when you leave.…Learn More

Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn More

It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov

It's sure to be a "Good CRAFTernoon" at East on early-release Wednesday, April 15! Project to be announced. Best for school-age kids. Children under 7 will need a helper.

The Fantasy and Science Fiction Book Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read all things science fiction and fantasy. This month's pick is The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

Learn about Somerville's Community Preservation Act, and fill out their 2026 survey. To learn more about the Community Preservation Act, you can head to to their website to learn more. This event is hosted by the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development.…Learn More

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! This event is for middle school and high school aged kids. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema. gov.

Teens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a chill craft night in the teen room. There will be a variety of craft supplies to choose from, plus warm drinks, soft music, and good company!Questions? Contact Niki: nbavar@somervillema. gov.

Housing continues to be the hot-button issue in Somerville. Join the Somerville Public Library during Fair Housing Month to discuss our past and the future of our city’s housing with the Somerville Fair Housing Commission and members of your own community.…Learn More

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.

Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!This program introduces children to joyful movement, music, and foundational gymnastics skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment where each child can participate comfortably at their own developmental level.…Learn More

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn More

Join is for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions: Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community.…Learn More

It's April Vacation Week!Join us in the West Branch Children's Room for a variety of arts & crafts. Ages 5-18, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

Writers will learn how to shape personal memories into engaging, imaginative stories. This workshop covers techniques for blending reality with creativity to craft narratives that are both authentic and richly fictionalized. Participants will explore how to develop characters, plot, and setting from their own experiences, creating powerful stories that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Come sing and dance with Little Groove Music! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov…Learn More

It's a school vacation week concert with Evan Haller of Music at the Blissful!6x Boston Parent Paper Family Favorite and National Touring Musician Evan Haller brings his high energy, fun filled, interactive, movement packed music experience for the whole family.…Learn More

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov

Join us for a screening of the animated movie, The Bad Guys. A crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. Never have there been five friends as infamous as Mr. Wolf and his team.…Learn More

Hand Embroidery will cover several basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques for stitching up embroidered designs.…Learn More

Join local poets Ed Meek, Doug Holder and Lee Varon as they read some of their recent work. Ed Meek is the author of five books of poetry and Luck, a collection of short stories. His most recent book of poems, Great Pond, has just come out. He also has a memoir coming out this spring and a children’s book due out this summer.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

Board games, card games, puzzles & more! Come with a partner to play with or come alone and meet a new friend to play with here!Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov

Esther Gomez of Spanish Fun Program hosts a Cinco de Mayo family fun program! Best for ages 5-adult. We'll enjoy an immersive, engaging, and fun one-hour experience learning about Cinco de Mayo! Attendees will pretend to be key characters as we discover the historical truth behind the celebration.…Learn More

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.

The East Branch Book Group Meets on the 4th Friday of most months to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is Stephen King's On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. Copies will be available for pickup at all Somerville Library Locations.…Learn More

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

Your votes have been counted, and the winner is. .. .. ZOOTOPIA 2!!! Come join us for a relaxing afternoon movie at the West Branch!Ages 0-18 and their grownups welcome; under 8 with a caregiver, please. Zootopia 2 is rated PG for action/violence and rude humor.…Learn More

The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U. S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 128 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.…Learn More

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics! Lots of topics to enjoy during this fun storytime! We will read books, sing songs & play with some STEM themed toys! Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov

Esther Gomez is bringing her Spanish Fun program back to the library, and this time it's all about Cinco de Mayo!A great way to practice Spanish is by ACTING. Some of the benefits of acting are Inspiration, confidence building, teamwork, collaboration, and improved communication.…Learn More

Join us at the SPL as we make some flowers and wreaths that are sure to last throughout the season and beyond!Say goodbye to winter with this paper craft that is sure to brighten up any book lover's home. Try making some flowers out of book pages, or a wreath for your wall that will never wilt away!All materials will be provided, just bring your creative spirit!Please register in advance so that we can ensure enough supplies for everyone.…Learn More

Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston. Play with toys while a speech language pathologist demonstrates language-enhacing strategies. Ask questions and get answers!Suggested for ages 1-3 and their grownups; drop in/no registration required.…Learn More

Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.

Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges. Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation. Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence.…Learn More

Join us for a monthly pajama storytime at the Central Library Children's Room! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with while we read stories and sing songs! Ages 3-7. Questions? Contact Tammy at tmckanan@somervillema. gov.

Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Learn more about what a Death Café is HERE. Light refreshments will be served.…Learn More

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

This class is for beginner English Learners who would like to apply for U. S. Citizenship. It will help you improve your English and also learn about U. S. civics. ESOL Workbooks will be provided. Requirements: Basic English skills (reading, writing, speaking) and a green card in order to attend.…Learn More

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

It's half-day Wednesday fun with the library's kid-friendly (screen-free) games, best for ages 4+. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov

It's half-day Wednesday fun with the library's kid-friendly (screen-free) games, best for ages 4+. Drop in or stay & play, 1:00-4:00pm!For more info contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema. gov

Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn More

It's STEAM Team!Join us every Wednesday from 2-4pm for project-based learning that includes experiments, hands-on activities, and fun technology. Age 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema. gov

The Celebritea Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read a tell-all celebrity memoir and the drink tea while discussing it. This month's pick is Connie by Connie Chung. Ebooks are available on Libby/Overdrive and Hoopla. Physical copies of the book will be available for pickup at all of our branches.…Learn More

Our next book is The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Ebooks and digital audiobook copies can be found on Libby/OverDrive. There are also physical copies available through the Minuteman Network catalog for patrons to place a hold for pickup at any Minuteman Library location.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog, who will be a patient and non-judgmental audience!Waffles will be accompanied by his human handler. This program is recommended for ages 4 through 11.…Learn More

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov.

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema. gov

Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston. Play with toys while a speech language pathologist demonstrates language-enhacing strategies. Ask questions and get answers!Suggested for ages 1-3 and their grownups; drop in/no registration required.…Learn More

Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along! Great foot-stomping, hand-clapping music that is entertaining to children as well as their adults!Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema. gov

Work on your knitting, drawing, or other craft project at home while chatting with others. For more information, contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema. gov.

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges. Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation. Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence.…Learn More

Congratulations to the SIXTEEN amazing participants in this year's Book Publishing Program at West!Join us for a book launch party on Monday, May 4 at 6:00pm. The authors, ages 10-18, will read from their works and take questions from the audience. Books include:The Drop by Ali WoolmanThe Academy Chronicles, Book 1 by Ami Samuels-RubyLand of the Captured by Eliora IndrawidjajaJourney of the Allies by Ella BlanchardThe Legend of the Meepalores by Elsa Ferreira and Margot RameauMacaroni & Tofu's Sweet Life 3 by Felix Groth and Kai PetriThe Staircase to Nowhere by Georgia Wyles and Rosalind AxelrodCheetahman Volume 2 by Jacob TompkinsThe Legend of Arwildia Part II: The Spider's Curse by Julian Johnston-MeiselsThe Reimagining by Kaelyn RodriguezUpwards, Downwards, Under Bridges by Keeva AngstadtEagle Eye: Interviews from the Archive by Veronica KemmettThe Tales of Sir Dill and Other Poems by Zayna AngstadtQuestions? Contact Alison Mitchell: amitchell@somervillema.…Learn More

The Library Social Work team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage.…Learn More

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community.…Learn More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link.…Learn More

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun!We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space.

It's half-day Wednesday fun at East from 1pm-4pm: drop in or stay and play with the library's LEGO (typically the first Wednesday of each month). Create what you like or try one of our challenge cards!Best for ages 5+ due to small pieces. Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.…Learn More

Interested in learning more about coding? Want to do it alongside friends? Join the SPL's Girls Who Code club! The club is open to 3rd-5th graders of any gender though we highly encourage girls and nonbinary kids to join. Please register below with the email address the club member will use to access the Girls Who Code HQ.…Learn More