Beginning Sunday, June 21, the Central Library will be closed on Sundays.
The East Branch will be open on Sundays from 1pm-5pm, from June 21st to August 30th.
Central Library Sunday hours will resume after Labor Day.

Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Open )

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

East Branch ( Open )

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
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

West Branch ( Open )

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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  • A border of sprouting seedlings on a blue background. Text reads "summer reading at somerville public library from June 14 through August 15, for all ages, at all library locations. The theme for children and teens is plant a seed, read. The theme for adults is plant seeds, build community."
    June 14 – August 15

    Summer Reading at the Library

    Summer reading is here! Whether your an adult or just starting out reading, we have something for you! Summer Reading for Children Summer Reading for Teens & Tweens Summer Reading for Adults
    Learn More About Summer Reading
  • Transcript: End of Summer Reading Celebration at Central
    Friday, August 14

    End of Summer Reading Celebration at Central!

    Join us as we celebrate this summer’s awesome readers with games, music, snacks, prizes, and – who knows? – maybe a surprise or two!
    Learn More
  • Mindful Movement. Yoga for Kids at West against a landscape background.
    Saturday, August 15

    Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West

    Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
    Learn More about Mindful Movement at West
  • Hand-drawn trees and tents with a s'mores stick and flashlight, with text reading "adults summer camp crafts: paracord bracelets".
    Monday, August 17

    Adult Summer Camp Crafts

    All summer long we’ll be making throwback crafts at the West Branch! For August we’ll be making paracord bracelets
    Register for Adult Summer Camp Crafts
  • Transcript: Talking with Toys at West
    Wednesday, August 19

    Talking with Toys at West

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  • Abstract background with drawing of a coffee cup above title: Death Cafe at East. Somerville Public Library.
    Thursday, August 20

    Death Café at the East Branch

    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 and Register for Death Café at East
  • Sticker and chill for adults: bubble letters with illustrations of stickers against an abstract background.
    Thursday, August 20

    Sticker and Chill (for Adults)

    Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the library and some stickers!
    Register for Sticker & Chill
  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, August 22

    Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers

    Join us in the Library’s Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought!
    Learn More about Gardening Workshops
  • A chalkboard featuring drawings of colorful, fruity drinks. Text reads "Summer mocktails: a mixology workshop."
    Saturday, August 22

    Summer Mocktails: A Mixology Workshop

    Join us for this cool and refreshing workshop, where you will learn the basics of mixing up some creative concoctions with a summer splash!
    Register for Summer Mocktails
  • Air Dry Clay for Teens & Tweens event flyer featuring a clay blue whale holding a phone.
    Monday, August 24

    Air Dry Clay for Teens & Tweens

    Come to the library and sculpt something with air-dry clay!
    Learn More about Air Dry Clay