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Today 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Today 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
West Branch

Featured Programs & Events

Thursday, June 1

A live music performance...

... by Travels with Brindle! Local songwriter and busker Chelsea Spear spent the COVID 19 lockdown writing an album inspired by Elif Batuman’s novel The Idiot. Fans of bookish jangle pop will want to check this out!

June 2nd, 9th, 13th, 23rd, and 27th

Pride Pin Giveaway

Stop by the front desk at any Somerville Public Library location to get free, custom pride flag and/or pronoun pins in honor of Pride month! Have questions about any flags or pronouns? A librarian will be there to answer.

Thursday, June 8

Learn to Zentangle

Students will learn about the 8 basic steps of the method, and the associated vocabulary and tools used. Students will create their own Zentangle tile, developing a clear understanding of the Zentangle motto, “Anything is possible, one stroke at a time.”® Students will take home tools necessary to continue their practice.

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Wednesday, June 21

Queer Open Mic Night at West

Are you looking to make new connections in the queer community? Come to the library’s all-inclusive Queer Open Mic Night for a low-stakes evening of music and fun! LGBTQ+ folks to the front for performances, and anybody is welcome to attend. A keyboard and microphone will be provided, but if you want to play other instruments, please bring them with you. Each set will be limited to 2-3 songs.

Somerville Selects

SPL Booklists!

Did you know the SPL librarians have created several curated booklists for you to look through?

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Craft & Chat

Adult Crafters: join our weekly drop-in group

Mondays, 1-3pm. Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others. Email Kerry at kodonnell@minlib.net for an invitation.

Hours of Operation

Featured Programs & Events

A live music performance...

Pride Pin Giveaway

Learn to Zentangle

Queer Open Mic Night at West

SPL Booklists!

Adult Crafters: join our weekly drop-in group

Welcome to Somerville Public Library

Library Blog

The Industrial School for Girls

Fashion: Nuthouse or Refuge?

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Hours of Operation

Featured Programs & Events

A live music performance...

Pride Pin Giveaway

Learn to Zentangle

Queer Open Mic Night at West

SPL Booklists!

Adult Crafters: join our weekly drop-in group

Welcome to Somerville Public Library

Library Blog

The Industrial School for Girls

Fashion: Nuthouse or Refuge?

Subscribe to the library newsletter!