All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day. Regular hours will resume on Sunday, July 5.

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 ( Closed )

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

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
Sunday1:00 PM — 5:00 PM

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 "Reading Party" is being held "In The West Branch Backyard," as advertised by a stack of colorful books and the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Wednesday, July 1

    Reading Party in the West Branch Backyard

    Join us at the West Branch for a quiet reading party in our backyard.
    Learn More about Reading Party in West Branch Backyard
  • A graphic promoting a "Helping Endangered Species" live animal program at the Somerville Public Library, featuring a sea turtle and the library's logo.
    Wednesday, July 1

    Helping Endangered Species at West

    Learn about endangered species in the wild here in New England, and around the world
    Learn More & Register for Helping Endangered Species
  • Robot Storytime event hosted by Somerville Public Library and Museum of Science, featuring four cartoon robots and lightning graphics.
    Thursday, July 2

    Robot Storytime at East

    Wow! It’s a robot storytime hosted by our friends from the Museum of Science!
    Learn More about Robot Storytime
  • Finish it Workshop at the Somerville Public Library. Crafts, a journal, coloring supplies, and a beaver on a computer are all featured.
    Thursday, July 2

    Finish-It Workshop! (for teens & tweens)

    Do you have a project you’ve been putting off? Come to this “finish-it workshop” to, well, finish it!
    Learn More about Finish-It Workshop
  • Poster for a 'Make Your Own Slime' event at Somerville Public Library, featuring hands holding blue and purple slime against a sparkly, colorful background.
    Friday, July 3

    Make Your Own Slime!

    Back by popular demand: Make Your Own Slime! Three different sessions!
    Learn More & Register for Make Your Own Slime
  • A watercolor sewing machine with various sewing notions, with text reading "open sewing morning at west".
    Monday, July 6

    Open Sewing Hours at West

    Bring your own project and use our space and machines to work on it
    Learn More & Register for Open Sewing Hours
  • Graphic announcing "Seeds: A Hands on Program with The Growing Center" with images of seedlings and the Somerville Public Library logo.
    Tuesday, July 7

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

    Kids ages 5 and older are invited to explore seeds with The Somerville Community Growing Center!
    Learn More about Seeds at East
  • The words "Wand Making" are displayed in cursive font, with three wands pointing towards a sparkling light. The Somerville Public Library logo is at the bottom.
    Tuesday, July 7

    Wand Making (for Adults and Teens)

    ComixCon is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to practice you Wand Making skills!
    Learn More & Register for Wand Making
  • Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft event poster featuring a storyteller, a miniature theater stage, and bees.
    July 7, 8, and 15

    Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft

    Kamishibai at CentralKamishibai at EastKamishibai at West
    Learn More about Kamishibai
  • PS5 controller background is overlayed with Gamer's Arcade with One Up Games. Various game systems are advertised along with SPL logo at the bottom.
    Wednesday, July 8

    Gamer’s Arcade with One-Up Games

    One-up Games brings a variety of next-gen consoles and gaming monitors to you!
    Learn More about Gamer’s Arcade