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Welcome to the Somerville Public Library
The Somerville Public Library has three locations The Main Library is located at 79 Highland
Avenue, while the West Branch is at 40 College Avenue (Davis Square)
and the East Branch is 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.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Held twice a year, this event is one
of the best sources of support for the library. Friends who join
at the $50.00 or higher rate are welcome to attend the Book Sale Preview.
(For more information, call the library). The Spring Book Sale will
be held May 9-11 as follows:
Friday, May 9th, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. - preview sale for $50.00 memberships and up Saturday, May 10th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11th, 1:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m Come join us, get great deals, and have a lot of fun! SPL Now Has A BLOG!
Check it out! - at the Somerville
Public Library BLOG
New Reference Resources Display
See the new Reference display on this page (at right) for a quick update
on new reference resources at SPL: new databases, new reference books, new books to read, new interesting
items and information about Somerville's history!
Teens:
See Teen
Health and Wellness database and other new items under Teens
button at "What's New."
Book Group Books List
For a quick list of current and upcoming
books being read by SPL's various book groups, see the instructions
in the new Book Groups display on this page (at right) to go to our
Calendar and get a page of all books with book cover images, reading
group times and locations, and links to the Minuteman catalog to locate
copies of the books and read book reviews. (Click on cover images
to connect to catalog and book reviews.) Current books being read
for Central Library groups are usually available also at the Central
Library Reference desk.
Library looking for ESL teachers
The Central Library is seeking volunteers
to teach English classes beginning in early May. We are looking for
people who are fluent in English, good listeners, flexible, reliable,
and welcoming. Beginning on May 14th there will be Wednesday afternoon
classes at 2:00pm (beginning) and 3:15pm (intermediate). Students
can come for one or both. Pick up an application at the Reference
Desk.
Check out the Library's MySpace page
You can click on the link here, or
enter the address on any internet computer from anywhere (http://www.myspace.com/somervillepubliclibrary)
. We have been making online friends and invite you to get in touch
with us, become our friend, and let us know what you think. We welcome
your suggestions and commentary on our site. Social
Networking - a Guide for Teens brochures are available at
the library next to the computers in Wellington Hall.
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