Hours of Operation

Central Library ( Closed )

Monday - Thursday9:00 AM — 9:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM — 6:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

East Branch ( Closed )

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
SundayClosed

West Branch ( Closed )

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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  • A swirly rainbow background with text reading LGBTQIA+ hangout for tweens and teens.
    Thursday, May 21

    LGBTQIA+ Hangout for Tweens & Teens

    Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens!
    Learn More About LGBTQIA+ T(w)een Hangout
  • Sticker and chill for adults: bubble letters with illustrations of stickers against an abstract background.
    Thursday, May 21

    Sticker and Chill (for Adults)

    Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the library and some stickers!
    Learn More and Register for Sticker & Chill
  • Transcript: Saturday Storytime at West
    Saturday, May 23

    Saturday Storytime at West

    Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome.
    Learn More
  • Danger Wizard Presents: Dungeons and Dragons at Somerville Library. Danger Wizard, Comix Con 2026, SPL, and Friends of SPL logos all appear.
    Sunday, May 24

    ComixCon Lead-Up – One Shot D&D Campaign with Danger Wizard!

    Teens and Tweens are invited to join us as we get ready for ComixCon 2026 with a special one-shot D&D campaign with Danger Wizard!
    Learn More and Register for D&D
  • A blue-green background with pink stars and a girl descending a rope. Fun with Little Gym at West sits on a purple "splat" shape. The Little Gym and Somerville Public Library logos are at the bottom with a bouncing exercise ball in between.
    Wednesday, May 27

    Fun with Little Gym at West

    Join us for interactive movement with The Little Gym of Assembly Row!
    Learn More about Little Gym at West
  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club: Title sits inside a stylized sunburst with the Somerville Public Library logo below.
    Wednesday, May 27

    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
  • Hand Embroidery with Jessamy Shay: Title sits in front of two illustrated embroidery hoops above the logo for the Somerville Public Library.
    Thursday, May 28

    Hand Embroidery with Jessamy Shay

    Join us at the East Branch for a Hand Embroidery Workshop with Jessamy Shay! 
    Learn More & Register for Hand Embroidery
  • Read to Waffles, the therapy dog: a dog against a grassy background.
    Thursday, May 28

    Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central

    New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog!
    Learn More & Register to Read to Waffles
  • Gardening Workshops with Green City Growers. Plants and crops are shown along with dates for the program.
    Saturday, May 30

    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
  • Stamp Making & Block Printing event poster with a brayer and a carved block print of a carved block of a cogwheel.
    Saturday, May 30

    Stamp Making and Block Printing

    Using soft linoleum and carving tools we will be designing our very own stamps!
    Learn More & Register for Stamp Making and Block Printing