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The SPL is fine free!

We are thrilled to announce that the SPL is fine free!

This means that we will not be collecting late fines on any items that are checked out at any Somerville location.

Please note that we will still be collecting fees associated with damaged/lost Somerville-owned items. Fine free also does not include books obtained through the Commonwealth Catalog or Interlibrary Loan System.

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Back to School Storytime with Jef Czekaj

In the West Branch Backyard!

Celebrate Back to School with us!

Join fan favorite and local Somerville author Jef Czekaj for an outdoor storytime at the West Branch!

For more information, contact Alison at amitchell@minlib.net.

Music Speaks

A Violin Concert by Joshua Peckins

Join us for this violin concert at the West Branch on Sunday, September 26 at 2pm or the East Branch on Thursday, October 7 at 7pm.

Violinist Joshua Peckins returns to the live concert stage, presenting an immersive solo violin recital experience, pairing beloved music by J. S. Bach with fresh works by living and upcoming geniuses from around the world and rich commentary about the composers and their music.

Thank you to the Friends of the Somerville Public Library for funding this series.

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Learn Baby Sign with Baby Kneads!

Baby Sign is back at West Branch

Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 5 months and up.

Classes are 45 minutes in length and will be held via Zoom! Space is limited!

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library, thank you Friends!

For more information, contact Alison at amitchell@minlib.net

For Seventh and Eighth Graders

Space is limited, preregistration is recommended!

Join the Teen Room for an intro to Dungeons and Dragons with Dungeon Master Danger Wizard!

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

The SPL is fine free!

Celebrate Back to School with us!

A Violin Concert by Joshua Peckins

Baby Sign is back at West Branch

Space is limited, preregistration is recommended!

Adult Crafters: join our weekly drop-in group

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Hours of Operation

Featured Programs & Events

The SPL is fine free!

Celebrate Back to School with us!

A Violin Concert by Joshua Peckins

Baby Sign is back at West Branch

Space is limited, preregistration is recommended!

Adult Crafters: join our weekly drop-in group

Welcome to Somerville Public Library

Library Blog

The Industrial School for Girls

Fashion: Nuthouse or Refuge?