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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  • An old battle drawing background is overlayed with a colonial American flag and the words Somerville in the Revolution. Friends of the SPL and SPL logos are at bottom.
    Monday, June 22

    Somerville in the Revolution

    Join us as we welcome Dan Breen for an America 250 talk!
    Learn More & Register for Somerville in the Revolution
  • An illustrated pig, shark, and frog have speech bubbles that say Talking with Toys at West with a logo in the corner that reads Talk Time Boston, MA.
    Monday, June 22

    Talking with Toys at West

    Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
    Learn More about Talking with Toys
  • Hand-drawn trees and tents rest in the background with a flashlight and s'mores stick in the foreground. Text reads "adult summer camp crafts: pony bead keychains."
    Monday, June 22

    Adult Summer Camp Crafts

    All Summer long we’ll be making throwback crafts at the West Branch! For June we’ll be making pony bead keychains.
    Learn More and Register for Adult Summer Camp Crafts
  • Customize a bird house for teens event at the West Branch, featuring a birdhouse, birds, butterflies and SPL logo.
    Tuesday, June 23

    Customize a Birdhouse for Teens! at West

    Celebrate the good weather by customizing a birdfeeder! 
    Learn More about Customize a Bird House
  • A rainbow wind chime is overlayed by a rainbow bubble wit h Rainbow Windchimes for Teens and SPL logo
    Wednesday, June 24

    Rainbow Wind Chimes for Teens!

    Relax and celebrate pride with these rainbow wind chimes!
    Learn More about Rainbow Windchimes
  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Title sits inside a stylized sunburst with the Somerville Public Library logo below.
    Wednesday, June 24

    Comic Crew at West

    Calling all kids ages 8-11!! Join us at the West Branch on the last Wednesday of each month for Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club at 6:30PM.
    Learn More about Comic Crew at West
  • "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