Are you ready for another summer of reading, activity challenges, and library events? Join us at any of our library locations starting on June 16 to get started. Click below to learn more:

Children's Summer Reading

Teen Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading

Join us for an all-day fan-themed event, with programming from your favorite fandoms, stalls with local artists and vendors, cosplaying, and more!

Paper theater storyteller Yumi Izuyama returns to the library to present a story about the importance of the bees that help our plants to grow, along with a community craft!  This program replaces East's Storytime and is best for ages 3yrs+.

Come make Perler Bead versions of your favorite video game characters!

It's time forthe famous Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Central Library! Drop your stuffed animal off on Wednesday, July 16 from 9am - 6pm. The stuffed animals will have a wild & crazy night at the library while you (or your grownups) watch the antics on the library's social media! Pick your pal up the next day.

Learn about Medicare from every angle. This program is presented in partnership with the Somerville Council on Aging.

It's time forthe famous Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the West Branch! Drop your stuffed animal off on Thursday, July 17 from 9am - 6pm. The stuffed animals will have a wild & crazy night at the library while you (or your grownups) watch the antics on the library's social media! Pick your pal up the next day.

Join us and cool down at the Central Library for a film screening inspired by our upcoming Ye Olde ComixCon! Refreshments will be served. Patrons will be allowed into the viewing on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meet LIVE New England birds of preyand learn about their place in a rapidly changing world!

Meet baby goats from Chip-In Farm! Goats & Giggles is your chance for a hands-on playtime with the goats with plenty of time for goat cuddles and photo ops!