We are Reopening!
We are excited to announce that Central Library and East Branch will reopen on Monday, July 12! 

West Branch will resume curbside services until further notice.

As per City of Somerville guidelines, both visitors to City buildings as well as staff will be required to wear face coverings while inside the buildings.

Please note that our community programming will be taking place either outdoors or online throughout the summer. Find out more about our programming on our event calendar.

We are now Fine Free!
Upcoming Programs
Mondays at 4 pm on the Central Library Lawn, registration required
All children ages 7+ are invited to a fun, creative drama workshop led by visual artist and music/creative drama teacher Laurie Tressler.

Workshops are held weekly all summer long.
Tuesdays at 3 pm on the Central Library Lawn, registration required
Join Ann and Annamarie for fairytale readalouds on our Central Library Lawn.

Readalouds are held weekly all summer long.
Drop off at Central Library Children's Room on Tuesday, July 13
Drop off at West Branch Children's Room on Tuesday, July 27
It's the return of the Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Drop off your favorite stuffed animals at your Branch Library and then stay tuned on our Facebook and Instagram to see what sort of fun they get up to at the library overnight!
Wednesday, July 14 at 4 pm at the West Branch Backyard, registration required
Tuesday, July 20 at 4 pm at the West Branch Backyard, registration required
Thursday, August 12 at 4 pm at the West Branch Backyard, registration required
Join Coach Michelle for an outdoor program for ages 2-5 that focuses on developmentally-appropriate skills including gross motor development, turn taking, sharing, and following directions.

Coach Michelle (Michelle Doucette, Get Youth Moving) is an experienced recreation professional who runs programs for ages 2-10 north of Boston.

Coach Michelle motivates and inspires children in a fun and safe environment, and we are excited to have her come to Somerville this summer! 
Friday, July 16 at 11 am on the East Branch Lawn
Friday, July 30 at 3 pm on the East Branch Lawn
Friday, August 13 at 11 am on the East Branch Lawn
Stop by East for a fun-in-the-sun outdoor activity!

Fun Friday activities will be in our yard or in front of the library. If canceled due to rain, we'll reschedule the following week. Dress for mess (and sun)!
Thursday, July 22 at 3 pm on Central Library Lawn
Join us for a live, in-person gardening workshop with our farmer Dani from Green City Growers!

Today is the big day we harvest the garlic and plant more hot weather, summer crops! We'll also harvest tomatoes, kale, chard, herbs, peas and see how our celery, leeks, peppers, potatoes and other plants are coming along. Come join us and take home some fresh produce!

This workshop is made possible with funding by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library.
Beach Reads with the SPL
It's summertime in Somerville! Here are our favorite beachy reads.
Looking for more? Try our Undiscovered Gems webpage!
One of Jessica's favorite books of the year so far! Former best friends Alex and Poppy had a falling out and have barely spoken to each other over the last two years. Poppy invites Alex on one more vacation, determined to make things right between them.

Recommended by Jessica, Reference Librarian
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Dannie spends one hour exactly five years in the future before she wakes again in her own home on the brink of midnight—but it is one hour she cannot shake. This is an unforgettable love story, but it is not the one you’re expecting.

Recommended by Brigid, ESL and Literacy Coordinator
The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
A modern-day fairy tale of Bex and Prince Nick explores the "princess training" Bex might have gone through and her challenges going from a "normal" life to a royal one. Gossip and insider spice for fans of the royal Kate and William. Fun, sweet, and hilarious in places~so go marry your prince!

Recommended by Mary, Reference Librarian
Vesper Flights by Helen MacDonald
The book is a series of brief yet moving essays focused upon the author's relationship with the natural world. MacDonald talks about everything from observing songbird migrations from the Empire State Building to seeking out rare golden orioles in England's Suffolk woods. A joyous book to read!

Recommended by Carrie, Senior Substitute Librarian
Join in on Adult Summer Reading!
Happening all summer long!
Stop by any of the SPL Libraries to get your bingo card, or print your bingo card online from our website.

We also have reading suggestions if you need help getting started!