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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    June 14 – August 15

    Summer Reading at the Library

    Summer reading is here! Whether your an adult or just starting out reading, we have something for you! Summer Reading for Children Summer Reading for Teens & Tweens Summer Reading for Adults
    Learn More About Summer Reading
  • A watercolor sewing machine with various sewing notions, with text reading "open sewing hours at west".
    Monday, August 3

    Open Sewing Hours at West

    Bring your own project and use our space and machines to work on it!
    Register for Open Sewing Hours
  • Green bubble background is overlayed with text "Make a clay seaturtle bowl with pop up art school. A picture of a clay seaturtle bowl, SPL logo, and Pop Up Art School logo are shown.
    Tuesday, August 4

    Make a Clay Sea Turtle Bowl with Pop Up Art School

    Jump into the fun of creating your own unique turtle-themed bowl with air dry clay! 
    Learn More and Register for Make Clay Sea Turtle Bowl
  • Rockets! With Museum of Science, featuring a space shuttle, an astronaut riding a rocket, and comets. The Somerville Public Library logo is at the bottom.
    Tuesday, August 4

    Rockets with the Museum of Science

    Rockets with the Museum of Science!
    Learn More about Rockets with Museum of Science
  • A baby goat lies on green grass with the words 'Goats & Giggles' above. The image also includes logos for Somerville Public Library and Farmers Helpers at Chip-in Farm.
    Wednesday, August 5

    Goats and Giggles!

    Meet baby goats from Chip-In Farm
    Learn More about Goats & Giggles
  • Magic the Gathering sits atop a Magic Card with symbols for the game on either side. SPL logo on bottom.
    Wednesday, August 5

    Magic: The Gathering at West

    Join us at the West Branch to play Magic: The Gathering
    Learn More about Magic; The Gathering at West
  • Graphic announcing "Seeds: A Hands on Program with The Growing Center" with images of seedlings and the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Friday, August 7

    Seeds: a Hands on Program with the Growing Center at West

    Kids ages 5 and older are invited to explore seeds with The Somerville Community Growing Center!
    Learn More about Seeds at West
  • Shrinky Dinks at Central with Somerville Public Library logo and image of shrinky dinks in the background.
    Saturday, August 8

    Shrinky Dinks

    Let’s make shrinky dinks! We’ll provide everything you need to make some cool mini charms.
    Learn More about Shrinky Dinks
  • Transcript: Make Your Own Board Game at West
    Saturday, August 8

    Make Your Own Board Game at West

    Make Your Own Board Game at West! We’ll have everything you need to create something fun for the whole family.
    Learn More about Make Your Own Board Game
  • A white background with a light purple polygon across the bottom is overlayed by Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch. A quill and ink and some write marks are also on the image with Somerville Library logo at the bottom.
    Monday, August 10

    Free Write Monday Night @ East Branch

    Come fight the Monday scaries with Free Write Monday Night @ East!
    Learn More about Free Write Monday Night