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Welcome to the Somerville Public Library
The Somerville Public Library has three
locations: the Main Library, located at 79 Highland Avenue; the West
Branch, at 40 College Avenue (Davis Square); and the East Branch,
at 115 Broadway. In addition to its extensive collection of books,
periodicals, videos, and compact discs, the SPL provides free use
of Internet terminals and word processors, as well as Museum Passes
for Somerville residents. Patrons of any of the thirty-five Minuteman
Library Network libraries are welcome at the Somerville Public Library.
Library is OPEN on Friday, July 3
 Just
to clarify: the Library is open on Friday, July 3;it is closed on Saturday, July 4th. Summer Reading
 Even
though some may feel this is just another requirement for school,
one of the real pleasures of summer is relaxing and reading a good
book. Click here for links to the
reading lists of various schools, or ask our librarians for lists
of other good books you may enjoy.Libraries are important to preserve books
through the years
...errr...millennium  In
honor of the number infinity, Opium
Magazine presents the longest story ever told, written in nine
words and revealed over the next millennium, one word per century.
Conceptual artist Jonathon
Keats (not John
Keats) has written a story that will take one thousand years to
read. A minimum of twelve human generations will need to cooperate
in the reading; the full story won't be known to any but the last
few. Listen
to interview with Jonathon Keats.Library closed now on Sundays for the summer
The Library will be closed on Sundays
for the rest of the summer.
What is Obama Eating Today?
  President Obama' s food runs are becoming media events, and have even occasioned a blog, The Obama's interest in food and cooking is revitalizing interest in White House dinners and cooking in general. For a wealth of various cookbooks, visit the Library's cookery section in Dewey number 641.5 or look up the subject "Cookery" in our online catalog at the library or from your home over the Internet Summer ESL, and list of other
ESL Classes in Somerville There will be no ESL class at the East
and West Branches
in August. Classes resume at the East Branch on Monday, September 14th. Classes resume at the West Branch on Thursday, September 17th. Class will meet throughout the summer on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 PM at the Central Library.Click here for a recently published long, detailed, and thorough list of English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) resources in Somerville.   Health
Map:Global Disease Alert Map Concerned - or just curious - about
Swine Flu?
This map may give you some kind of picture of what is going on. "Book A Librarian"
 Book
a Librarian today! Do you need one-on-one assistance learning how to open an email account, search for books and articles, or learn some computer basics? We're offering 30-minute time slots on Saturdays to help you get started! Sign up for the 10am or 3pm time slot and a librarian will be available for an uninterrupted half-hour, helping in the area that you need and answering your questions - all for free! Call 617-623-5000 and ask for the Reference department to make an appointment. Arts at the Armory
The Somerville Armory has a great arts
program.
Check it out by clicking HERE. Library Catalogs of Somerville Schools
This link will take you to the internal
library catalogs of
the various Somerville schools. These are not included in the
regular Minuteman catalog system used by the Somerville Public Library
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