The Central Library Children’s Room will be closed from May 8 through May 17 for building maintenance. It will reopen on May 18. For more information, please visit our Closure Information page.

East Branch and West Branch hours will be unchanged during this time.

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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  • A subtle pattern of illustrated book cases with an example craft on top, featuring a small three dimensional bookshelf in a small metal tin. Text reads "make a mini library."
    Sunday, May 17

    Make a Mini Library

    In honor of Get Caught Reading Month — join us to make a Mini Library!
    Learn More & Register to Make a Mini Library
  • A graphic with the words BANNING BOOKS IN AMERICA NOT A HOW-TO in bold red and black lettering against a white bookshelf background. The Somerville Public Library logo is at the bottom.
    Monday, May 18

    Banning Books in America: Not a How To, with Author Samuel Cohen

    Join author and professor, Samuel Cohen, for a conversation on his most recent release, Banning Books in America: Not a How-to
    Learn More & Register for Banning Books in America
  • A photo of a leather wallet with various coins spilling out. Text reads "Money 101: how bank accounts and credit cards work (for teens)."
    Tuesday, May 19

    Money 101 (for Teens)

    Don’t learn about money the hard way! If you’ve never had a bank account or credit card, or do but don’t really know how the money systems work yet, this workshop is for you.
    Learn More About Banking 101 and Register to Attend
  • A swirly rainbow background with text reading LGBTQIA+ hangout for tweens and teens.
    Thursday, May 21

    LGBTQIA+ Hangout for Tweens & Teens

    Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens!
    Learn More About LGBTQIA+ T(w)een Hangout
  • Sticker and chill for adults: bubble letters with illustrations of stickers against an abstract background.
    Thursday, May 21

    Sticker and Chill (for Adults)

    Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the library and some stickers!
    Learn More and Register for Sticker & Chill
  • Transcript: Saturday Storytime at West
    Saturday, May 23

    Saturday Storytime at West

    Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome.
    Learn More
  • Danger Wizard Presents: Dungeons and Dragons at Somerville Library. Danger Wizard, Comix Con 2026, SPL, and Friends of SPL logos all appear.
    Sunday, May 24

    ComixCon Lead-Up – One Shot D&D Campaign with Danger Wizard!

    Teens and Tweens are invited to join us as we get ready for ComixCon 2026 with a special one-shot D&D campaign with Danger Wizard!
    Learn More and Register for D&D
  • A blue-green background with pink stars and a girl descending a rope. Fun with Little Gym at West sits on a purple "splat" shape. The Little Gym and Somerville Public Library logos are at the bottom with a bouncing exercise ball in between.
    Wednesday, May 27

    Fun with Little Gym at West

    Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!
    Learn More about Little Gym at West
  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Title sits inside a stylized sunburst with the Somerville Public Library logo below.
    Wednesday, May 27

    Comic Crew at West

    Calling all kids ages 8-11!! Join us at the West Branch on the last Wednesday of each month for Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club at 6:30PM.
    Learn More about Comic Crew at West
  • Hand Embroidery with Jessamy Shay: Title sits in front of two illustrated embroidery hoops above the logo for the Somerville Public Library.
    Thursday, May 28

    Hand Embroidery with Jessamy Shay

    Join us at the East Branch for a Hand Embroidery Workshop with Jessamy Shay! 
    Learn More & Register for Hand Embroidery