Due to inclement weather, all Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, February 23 and Tuesday, February 24. This includes the Central Library, East Branch, and West Branch. Regular hours will resume on Wednesday, February 25.

Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Closed )

Monday - Thursday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

East Branch ( Closed )

Monday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday - Wednesday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

West Branch ( Closed )

Monday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Thursday - Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 1:00 PM
SundayClosed

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  • Transcript: Lunar New Year Celebrations. Somerville Public Library. Mass Cultural Council. Somerville Arts Council.
    Saturday, February 21

    Lunar New Year Celebrations!

    Join us at our Lunar New Year Celebrations! East Branch 10 AM – 12 PM Central Library 1 – 3 PM
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  • Transcript: Understanding and Supporting Your Child's Sleep. A Parenting Workshop Series with Susan Friedell, Sleep Consultant. Affiliated with Precious Little Sleep. Somerville Public Library. Somerville Public Schools. Somerville Family Learning Collaborative. Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
    Monday, February 23

    Parenting Workshop at West: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Sleep (ages 3-5)

    Parenting Workshop Series for Families with Children Birth – age 5
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  • Transcript: (Virtual) (how to avoid) "Death in Glacier National Park" with Author Randi Minetor
    Monday, February 23

    (Virtual) (how to avoid) “Death in Glacier National Park” with Author Randi Minetor

    Join us to discuss the 10th anniversary (and fully revised & updated 2nd edition!) of Randi Minetor’s book, Death in Glacier National Park: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent. 
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  • An illustrated pig, shark, and frog have speech bubbles that say Talking with Toys at West with a logo in the corner that reads Talk Time Boston, MA.
    Tuesday, February 24

    Talking with Toys at West

    Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
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  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Title sits inside a stylized sunburst with the Somerville Public Library logo below.
    Wednesday, February 25

    Comic Crew at West

    Calling all kids ages 8 – 11! For this meeting, we will be discussing the book Mr. Wolf’s Class by Aron Nels Steinke.
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  • Transcript: Burglary at the Louvre -- how can writers top this?
    Wednesday, February 25

    (Virtual) Burglary At The Louvre — How Can Writers Top This?

    Learn about the recent jewel robbery at the Louvre from The Curators of Crime!
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  • Transcript: Thrive in motion. a dance and wellness series. Featuring flat floral decor in green, yellow and red.
    Wednesday, February 25

    Thrive in Motion: Dance and Wellness Series

    This series blends energizing dance fitness with conversations about stress relief, wellness, and resilience in a welcoming environment.
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  • Transcript: Read to Waffles, the therapy dog.
    Thursday, February 26

    Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central

    New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles!
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  • Transcript: How do You Hot Chocolate?
    Sunday, March 1

    How Do You Hot Chocolate?

    Join us this afternoon for this Hygge-inspired event and taste test our Hot Chocolate Bar
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  • Transcript: Red Hollywood and Film Noir - A Film Screening and Discussion
    Wednesday, March 4

    Red Hollywood and Film Noir – A Film Screening and Discussion

    Film noir remains one of the most iconic stylistic movements in international cinema. Join us as we explore three essential films in this genre.
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