Central Library Hours

Phone: (617) 623-5000, x2900

Our current hours of operation:
Monday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 9:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

CLOSED Summer Sundays from Jun 23- Sept 1, 2024
We reopen on Sundays starting Sept 8, 2024

The library is closed on all state and federal holidays, and on Sundays during the summer.

The Central Library is an ADA-accessible building. Wireless internet is available throughout the library.

Location: 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
The library is at the corner of Highland Avenue and Walnut St.

Directions:
By bus: The 88 Lechmere/Clarendon Hill and 90 Sullivan/Davis buses stop by the library.

From McGrath Hwy. (Rt. 28) North: Take Highland Ave/Medford St. exit; Left at fork for Highland Ave

From McGrath Hwy. (Rt. 28) South: Take right at fourth set of lights past Assembly Square Mall; left at fork for Highland Ave

From Rt. 2 East: Left onto route 16; right on Broadway; after 3 miles, right on School St; left at 2nd set of lights (Highland Ave)

Photo credit: Allison Evans Photography