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The Museum of Bad Art Presents

Tough Times: From Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse

Are you ready to check out some truly bad art?

Art has always helped get us through difficult times. In this virtual presentation on Thursday, January 20 at 7pm, Michael Frank, MOBA's Curator in Chief, explores some of the ways artists react to small and large, real and imagined, disasters with us.

Joshua Peckins Presents

Improvisations: a Music Speaks event

Violinist Joshua Peckins returns to a virtual concert stage on January 23, 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.

“Improvisations” belongs to the 2021-22 project “Music Speaks.” The performance will include commentary about the composers and music.

For more information, contact Jane at jphilbrick@somervillema.gov

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Dungeons & Dragons

A 6-Week Campaign with the SPL and DM Danger Wizard

Explore the world of Dungeons & Dragons at the Somerville Public Library! Join us on Saturdays for level 1 adventures that are open to new and experienced players alike. Each week, our heroes will set forth on a quest for gold and glory!

This campaign is open to ages 12 through adult. Sessions will take place in-person at the Central Library Auditorium from 12-3 PM. Please note: When you sign up, you are agreeing to attend all 6 sessions on consecutive Saturday afternoons, February 5th - March 12th. Before you register, make sure you can commit to those times. Thank you!

Calling All Young Writers!

Creative Writing for Kids is back again!

Explore different writing themes, prompts and techniques, at our monthly writing event with Regina Hansen!

The full list of dates for this series will be Wednesday, January 12th; Wednesday, February 16th; Wednesday, March 9th; Wednesday, April 20th; Wednesday, May 18; and Wednesday, June 15th.

To register, email Ann at acassesso@minlib.net.

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Winter Unwind

Mindful Yoga Care with Jenn Falk

Join local yoga teacher, Jenn Falk, for this series to engage in your own processing with care. We will spend an hour each class with various accessible yoga shapes, attention to breath, and meditative rest to explore the current moment within and around us.

Thursdays at 7pm, starting on January 27. January 27th session will be virtual; February sessions are expected to be in person!

Come with your own yoga mat and anything you might need for your comfort.

Somerville Selects

SPL Booklists!

Did you know the SPL librarians have created several curated booklists for you to look through?

These great recommendations are only a click away!

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Featured Programs & Events

Tough Times: From Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse

Improvisations: a Music Speaks event

A 6-Week Campaign with the SPL and DM Danger Wizard

Creative Writing for Kids is back again!

Mindful Yoga Care with Jenn Falk

SPL Booklists!

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

Tough Times: From Having a Bad Day to Dystopian Apocalypse

Improvisations: a Music Speaks event

A 6-Week Campaign with the SPL and DM Danger Wizard

Creative Writing for Kids is back again!

Mindful Yoga Care with Jenn Falk

SPL Booklists!

Welcome to Somerville Public Library

Library Blog

The Industrial School for Girls

Fashion: Nuthouse or Refuge?