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Featured Programs & Events

Estate Planning and Will Writing Workshop

with the Will Fairy!

Join The Will Fairy for information, education and a bit of magic to ease your mind! This workshop is for anyone who has not completed a will or needs an update regardless of your age, income, property ownership, or citizenship.

This workshop will take place over Zoom but will be clear, warm, and interactive. Bring your questions! Interpretive services will be provided.

For more information, reach out to Jane at jphilbrick@somervillema.gov.

An Interactive Writing Workshop

With Award-winning Author Michael Marano

This innovative writing workshop, led by multi-award-winning novelist and leading writing instructor Michael Marano, will explore the relationship between character development and the creation of a setting, be it for a novel, short story, screenplay or stage play.

Join us to expand your writing skills, work on some collaborative exercises, and enhance your characters with this unique toolkit.

Craft with us at the SPL!

In Person Getting Cozy is Back!

Our Getting Cozy at the Library sessions are back and in-person this winter! Join us in your coziest clothes, sit by the "fire," and create a fun craft with us.

For this session, we will be making painted tote bags.

Registration is required this year, but you can sign up for either the 1:30pm or 3pm session (or both) of these adult crafting sessions on Sunday, December 12.

Bake a holiday apple galette with the SPL!

In an interactive Holiday Cook-Along with chef Liz Barbour

A delicious holiday pastry is one crust and one filling away. Join Liz Barbour of The Creative Feast for this virtual Cook-Along event, where we will be making a mouth-watering holiday treat!

In this Zoom class on December 20 at 7pm, Liz will demonstrate her favorite pie dough recipe and prepare a a beautiful apple galette you will love to serve at your holiday table for years to come. Liz will also share cooking wisdom and tips that will inspire you to create variations of her recipe. You will have the opportunity to ask her questions and advice as you prepare your pastry alongside her.

Movie Night at the Library!

Presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Join us on Thursday, December 16th at the Central Library for a classic holiday film that will fill you with seasonal cheer!

Starting at 7 PM, we will be enjoying The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) in the Central Library Auditorium.

Seating is limited, so reservations are required. If reservations are not filled, patrons will be allowed into the viewing on a first-come, first-served basis.

Learn to Knit!

Thursdays in the Teen Room

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to drop in and learn to knit! Once you've mastered the basics you'll be able to complete a simple project such as a scarf or fingerless mittens. All materials will be provided.

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Hours of Operation

Featured Programs & Events

with the Will Fairy!

With Award-winning Author Michael Marano

In Person Getting Cozy is Back!

In an interactive Holiday Cook-Along with chef Liz Barbour

Presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Thursdays in the Teen Room

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

with the Will Fairy!

With Award-winning Author Michael Marano

In Person Getting Cozy is Back!

In an interactive Holiday Cook-Along with chef Liz Barbour

Presents: The Muppet Christmas Carol

Thursdays in the Teen Room

Welcome to Somerville Public Library

Library Blog

The Industrial School for Girls

Fashion: Nuthouse or Refuge?