All Somerville Public Library locations are open to the public.

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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  • "Ready, Set Grow: Magic with Mike Bent" sits on top of a cartoon farm background. SPL logo on bottom.
    Thursday, June 25

    Ready. Set, Grow!: Magic with Magician Mike Bent

    Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming!
    Learn More about Ready. Set, Grow!
  • Realistic coloring pencils and a snippet of a coloring page on a red background. Text reads "keep calm and color on."
    Thursday, June 25

    Keep Calm and Color On (for Adults)

    Take an evening to relax with your friends at the SPL and color your stress away!
    Learn More and Register for Coloring
  • Read to Waffles, the therapy dog: a dog against a grassy background.
    Thursday, June 25

    Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central

    New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles
    Learn More & Register for Therapy Dog at Central
  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, June 27

    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
  • Transcript: Make Your Own Board Game at West
    Monday, June 29

    Make Your Own Board Game at West

    Make Your Own Board Game at West! We’ll have everything you need to create something fun for the whole family.
    Learn More and Register
  • "Ready, Set Grow: Magic with Mike Bent" sits on top of a cartoon farm background. SPL logo on bottom.
    Monday, June 29

    Ready. Set, Grow!: Magic with Magician Mike Bent

    Nickelodeon award-winning entertainer Mike Bent presents a magic show themed around plants and farming!
    Learn More about Ready. Set, Grow!
  • Transcript: Arts & Crafts at West: Needoh
    Tuesday, June 30

    Arts & Crafts at West: Needoh

    We’re making Needoh!
    Learn More
  • A photo of a colorful swirly window ornament. Text reads "queer craft night: glue suncatchers."
    Tuesday, June 30

    Queer Craft Night at Central Library

    Are you looking to make new connections in the queer community? Come make glue suncatchers with us!
    Register for June’s Queer Craft Night
  • A "Reading Party" is being held "In The West Branch Backyard," as advertised by a stack of colorful books and the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Wednesday, July 1

    Reading Party in the West Branch Backyard

    Join us at the West Branch for a quiet reading party in our backyard.
    Learn More about Reading Party in West Branch Backyard
  • A graphic promoting a "Helping Endangered Species" live animal program at the Somerville Public Library, featuring a sea turtle and the library's logo.
    Wednesday, July 1

    Helping Endangered Species at West

    Learn about endangered species in the wild here in New England, and around the world
    Learn More & Register for Helping Endangered Species