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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    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
  • Graphic announcing "Seeds: A Hands on Program with The Growing Center" with images of seedlings and the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Friday, August 7

    Seeds: a Hands on Program with the Growing Center at West

    Kids ages 5 and older are invited to explore seeds with The Somerville Community Growing Center!
    Learn More about Seeds at West
  • Shrinky Dinks at Central with Somerville Public Library logo and image of shrinky dinks in the background.
    Saturday, August 8

    Shrinky Dinks

    Let’s make shrinky dinks! We’ll provide everything you need to make some cool mini charms.
    Learn More about Shrinky Dinks
  • Transcript: Make Your Own Board Game at West
    Saturday, August 8

    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 about Make Your Own Board Game
  • A white background with a light purple polygon across the bottom is overlayed by Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch. A quill and ink and some write marks are also on the image with Somerville Library logo at the bottom.
    Monday, August 10

    Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch

    Come fight the Monday scaries with Free Write Monday Night @ East!
    Learn More about Free Write Monday Night
  • Transcript: Perler Beads at West
    Monday, August 10

    Perler Beads at West

    Come join us in the West Branch Community Room to make Perler Bead creations!
    Learn More about Perler Beads at West
  • Yellow background with text "Blades Comes to West." Blades the Bruins Mascot is pictured with Bruins Logo, SPL logo, and MBLC logo on bottom.
    Tuesday, August 11

    Blades the Bruins Mascot Visits West

    Blades, the Bruins mascot, is coming to West!
    Learn More about Blades the Bruins Mascot Visits West
  • A teddy bear sits on green grass with a red and white checkered background. Text above reads "Teddy Bear Picnic" and text below reads "Story Time" with the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Wednesday, August 12

    Teddy Bear Picnic Story Time @ East!

    For East’s final story time of summer we’ll enjoy a Teddy Bear Picnic!
    Learn More about Teddy Bear Storytime
  • Transcript: End of Summer Reading Popsicle Party at West
    Wednesday, August 12

    End of Summer Reading Popsicle Party at West

    Popsicles! Prizes! Bubbles! Music! More!
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  • East Branch End of Summer Reading Celebration with Animal World Experience, featuring a red-eyed tree frog and logos for Friends of the Somerville Public Library and Somerville Public Library.
    Thursday, August 13

    End-of-Summer Reading Celebration with Animal World Experience!

    Celebrate the end of our Summer Reading Program at the East Branch with a live animal program hosted by Animal World Experience!
    Learn More about End-of-Summer Reading Celebration