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.

Tax assistance HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Information Brochure
Bunker Hill Community College VITA general information
IRS information on tax assistance
AARP local tax assistance site locator

A number of famous authors have recently passed on. See the Somerville Library BLOG (in box to right -->) for information on Boston mystery writer, Robert B. Parker (Blog 1/19/10); reclusive novelist, J.D. Salinger (Catcher in the Rye) (Blog 1/28/10); and historian and social activist, Howard Zinn (Blog 1/28/10)

The Friends of the Library Spring 2010 book sale
will be held on May 20, 22, 23:

Thursday, May 20 (5 pm - 8 pm)  (Preview sale for $50.00 memberships and up.)

Saturday, May 22 (10 pm - 4 pm)

Sunday, May 23 (1 pm - 3 pm)

Location	Session 1	Session 2
East Branch (115 Broadway)	Mondays 6:00-7:00 p.m.	Mondays 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Central Library (79 Highland)	Tuesdays 6:00-7:15 p.m.
West Branch (40 College Ave)	Thursdays 6:00-7:00 p.m.	Thursdays 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Questions? Call Marilyn Eastwood 617-623-5000

Click here for a recently published long, detailed, and thorough list of English-As-A-Second-Language (ESL) resources in Somerville.

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.

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