All Somerville Public Library locations are open to the public.

Due to inclement weather, the Somerville Public Library Central and West branches will be closed on Monday, January 26. The Somerville Public Library East branch will be open from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. for community members seeking relief from the cold

On Sunday, January 25, The Somerville Public Library Central branch will be open extended hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for community members seeking relief from the cold. 

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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  • Lego Derby. Somerville Public Library
    Saturday, January 24

    Lego Derby

    Kids are invited to build and race LEGO vehicles to see which goes the fastest, which goes the farthest, and which has the most unique design.
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  • Creating a Modern Homestead with homesteader and blogger, Victoria Pruett
    Monday, January 26

    Creating a Modern Homestead with Homesteader and Blogger, Victoria Pruett

    We’re excited to be chatting with modern day homesteader, blogger, and author Victoria Pruett about her book Creating a Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life!
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  • Death Cafe at West Branch. Somerville Public Library.
    Monday, January 26

    Death Cafe at West Branch

    Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives
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  • An illustrated pig, shark, and frog have speech bubbles that say Talking with Toys at West with a logo in the corner that reads Talk Time Boston, MA.
    Tuesday, January 27

    Talking with Toys at West

    Talking with Toys: support your child’s communication development through play with Talk Time Boston.
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  • Transcript: Thrive in motion. a dance and wellness series.
    Wednesday, January 28

    Thrive in Motion: Dance and Wellness Series

    This series blends energizing dance fitness with conversations about stress relief, wellness, and resilience in a welcoming environment.
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  • Comic Crew: A Graphic Novel Book Club. Somerville Public Library.
    Wednesday, January 28

    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
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  • Mindful Movement Yoga for Kids at West against a landscape background.
    Wednesday, January 28

    Mindful Movement: Kids Yoga at West

    Join local yoga teacher Rachel Estes for mindful movement and fun!
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  • Transcript: Read to Waffles, the therapy dog.
    Thursday, January 29

    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, who will be a patient and non-judgmental audience!
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  • Puzzle Palooza plus Swap. Somerville Public Library.
    Sunday, February 1

    Puzzle Palooza + Swap at the Central Library

    Leave a puzzle, and take a puzzle!
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  • Inspired by Cats: Writers and their Mewses with Author Nova Atlas and Cartoonist Bob Eckstein. Somerville Public Library. Ashland Public Library
    Monday, February 2

    (Virtual) Inspired by Cat: Writers & Their Mews(es) with Author Nava Atlas & Cartoonist Bob Eckstein

     “Inspired by Cats: Writers and Their Mews(es)” with distinctive illustrations and charming stories celebrating the pawsitively purrfect relationships between renowned authors and their beloved cats! 
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