Handsewing for Mending Workshop with Jessamy Shay at East

Handsewing For Mending will focus on hand sewing techniques that can be used to repair seams, hems, tears, and more. Participants will learn about tools and materials for hand sewing, a variety of stitches, and when to apply them to restore garments back to wearabilit......More

Handsewing For Mending will focus on hand sewing techniques that can be used to repair seams, hems, tears, and more. Participants will learn about tools and materials for hand sewing, a variety of stitches, and when to apply them to restore garments back to wearability. About the Presenter: Jessamy is a Somerville-based textile artist and sustainable fashion designer specializing in creative mending and upcycling. She earned a BFA in Fibers and Certificate in Fashion Design from the Massachusetts College of Art & Design, and has taught mending at the Cambridge Public Library, Make & Mend in Somerville, and the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts in Jamaica Plain. See her work at www.jessamyshay.com. Questions? Contact Kerry at [email protected]. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library. Thanks, Friends! https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/handsewing-for-mending-workshop-with-jessamy-shay-at-east/

East Branch East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Tabletop Games Swap at the Central Library

Calling all tabletop gamers!  Bring a game, and take a game! Whether it's board games or card games; stop by the Central Library with your old (gently used) games and swap them out for something new!  Please make sure that any game you bring in to swap has all it's ......More

Calling all tabletop gamers!  Bring a game, and take a game! Whether it's board games or card games; stop by the Central Library with your old (gently used) games and swap them out for something new!  Please make sure that any game you bring in to swap has all it's pieces so that the next person can enjoy the game in full!  What if a game doesn't have all the pieces?  We are going to be putting together a bin of small game pieces from games that are no longer complete, for people to go through in case they need dice, or other small, reusable game parts. Please contact Kerry (email below) with questions. Questions? Email Kerry: [email protected] Register for reminders of this event.  https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/tabletop-games-swap-at-the-central-library/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime at Central

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-at-central-67/

Children's Room Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Yoga with BalaBends!

Krissy Rand, of BalaBends Yoga, hosts Baby Yoga classes for babies 6 weeks-PREcrawling!   Best for 1-on-1 baby-adult pairs*, we’ll help our little ones into yoga poses and developmental exercises while we sing & play.   Classes will be held the first and third Frida......More

Krissy Rand, of BalaBends Yoga, hosts Baby Yoga classes for babies 6 weeks-PREcrawling!   Best for 1-on-1 baby-adult pairs*, we’ll help our little ones into yoga poses and developmental exercises while we sing & play.   Classes will be held the first and third Fridays (Sep-Dec) and are 30 minutes, followed by time to socialize! Registration is required for each month (2 classes)! *Registration: Required as space is limited!           Registration is set to accept 1 baby + 1 adult pair.  For caregivers of multiples, please register each baby with an adult partner.            When registering, you are signing up for the 2 classes offered that month.  Registration opens  Sep 19 for October 3 & 17 Oct 17 for Nov 7 & 21 Nov 21 for Dec 5 & 19 https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/baby-yoga-with-balabends-26/

East Branch East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Storytime at West

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-at-west-77/

West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

East Branch Book Group

The East Branch Book Group Meets on the 4th Friday of most months to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is TBA. Copies will be available at the East Branch Library and via Libby. Newcomers always welcome! Please contact Cathy at cpiantigini@some......More

The East Branch Book Group Meets on the 4th Friday of most months to discuss fiction and nonfiction titles. This month's book is TBA. Copies will be available at the East Branch Library and via Libby. Newcomers always welcome! Please contact Cathy at [email protected] with any questions. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/east-branch-book-group-36/

East Branch East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Intermediate ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library

Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group.  Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above.  This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue. For questions or more information, please c......More

Practice speaking, reading, and listening during this conversation group.  Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above.  This group meets in-person at Central Library, 79 Highland Avenue. For questions or more information, please contact: Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684 Office: 617.623.5000 x.2935 https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/ell-conversation-group-central-library-51/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Music and Movement with Miss Julie at Central

Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.a......More

Children and families are invited to join Julie Stepanek Murray for songs, electric ukulele music, and dancing with shakers and scarves! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-with-miss-jules-4/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others.  For more information, contact Kerry at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-craft-and-chat-263/

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Library Social Worker: Intern Drop-in Hours at West

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detai......More

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All meetings are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! Prefer to schedule an appointment in advance? Please use this link to schedule. ¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios y consultas en español! Speak a language other than English or Spanish? Our social worker has access to interpreters. Questions? Please email [email protected]. Note: the Library Social Worker does NOT provide therapy or long-term case management, but can help refer patrons for these services if necessary. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-social-worker-drop-in-hours-at-west-55/

West Branch Meeting Room (Side 2) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Creative Drama

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges.  Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation.  Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence. ......More

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges.  Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation.  Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence. Workshops are intended for ages 7 to 11. Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-drama-220/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Pajama Storytime at Central

Join us for a monthly pajama storytime at the Central Library Children's Room! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with while we read stories and sing songs! Ages 3-7. Questions? Contact Tammy at [email protected].  https://somervillepublicl......More

Join us for a monthly pajama storytime at the Central Library Children's Room! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with while we read stories and sing songs! Ages 3-7. Questions? Contact Tammy at [email protected].  https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pajama-storytime-at-central-27/

Children's Room Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Somerville Ciné-Club

Join us in building community and sharing our appreciation for film! We will be screening Magic Spot (2022), written by and starring local cult filmmaker and musician Matt Farley of Motern Media. In Magic Spot, two cousins use a magic spot in the local woods that acts......More

Join us in building community and sharing our appreciation for film! We will be screening Magic Spot (2022), written by and starring local cult filmmaker and musician Matt Farley of Motern Media. In Magic Spot, two cousins use a magic spot in the local woods that acts as a time travel portal to both assist their dead uncle and to rekindle an old romance. Questions? Contact Jonah: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/somerville-cin-eacute-club/

West Branch Community Room West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Library Social Worker: One-on-One Appointments at West

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please ......More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link. ¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios y consultas en español! Speak a language other than English or Spanish? Our social worker has access to interpreters. Questions? Please email [email protected]. Note: the Library Social Worker does NOT provide therapy or long-term case management, but can help refer patrons for these services if necessary. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-social-worker-one-on-one-appointments-at-west-55/

West Branch Meeting Room (Side 2) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Library Social Worker: Intern Drop-in Hours at Central

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detai......More

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All meetings are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! Prefer to schedule an appointment in advance? Please use this link to schedule. ¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios y consultas en español! Speak a language other than English or Spanish? Our social worker has access to interpreters. Questions? Please email [email protected]. Note: the Library Social Worker does NOT provide therapy or long-term case management, but can help refer patrons for these services if necessary. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-social-worker-drop-in-hours-at-central-55/

Library Social Worker's Office Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Baby Lapsit at Central

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community. Questions......More

Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community. Questions? Contact Ellen at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/canceled-baby-lapsit-at-central-19/

Children's Room Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Library Social Worker: Drop-In Hours at East

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please ......More

The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link. ¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios y consultas en español! Speak a language other than English or Spanish? Our social worker has access to interpreters. Questions? Please email [email protected] Note: the Library Social Worker does NOT provide therapy or long-term case management, but can help refer patrons for these services if necessary. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-social-worker-drop-in-hours-at-east-159/

East Branch East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Snowman Craft @ West

Looking for an activity to keep busy on Christmas Eve? Come join us at the West Branch Library to make a fun Snowman Craft! We will use paper plates to make to make a spiral snowman that you can hang up on the ceiling or even on a tree! We will have all supplies out f......More

Looking for an activity to keep busy on Christmas Eve? Come join us at the West Branch Library to make a fun Snowman Craft! We will use paper plates to make to make a spiral snowman that you can hang up on the ceiling or even on a tree! We will have all supplies out for you to enjoy between 10AM and 12PM. All ages are welcome! Questions? Contact Jen: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/snowman-craft-west/

West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

East Branch Storytime

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun! We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/east-branch-storytime-50/

East Branch East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Library Closed

All library locations will be closed starting at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 24, in observation of Christmas Eve. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-closed-early-2/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Toddler Storytime at Central

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-at-central-68/

Children's Room Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Storytime at West

Join us for stories and songs with Jen on December 26! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Jen: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/storytime-at-west-78/

West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Somerville Peking Opera Recital

We hope you will join us at the Somerville Public Library for Peking Opera Singing Recital. This is not a library-sponsored event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabeti......More

We hope you will join us at the Somerville Public Library for Peking Opera Singing Recital. This is not a library-sponsored event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/somerville-peking-opera-recital-2/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West

It's DecemBURRRR Scavenger Hunt Saturday! Find the winter objects hidden around the room and get a small prize. Intended for ages 0-12. Questions? Contact Jen: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/scavenger-hunt-......More

It's DecemBURRRR Scavenger Hunt Saturday! Find the winter objects hidden around the room and get a small prize. Intended for ages 0-12. Questions? Contact Jen: [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/scavenger-hunt-saturday-at-west-5/

West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Music and Movement with MaryBeth Maes at Central

Join MaryBeth Maes for a morning of music and movement at the Central Library! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-with-ma......More

Join MaryBeth Maes for a morning of music and movement at the Central Library! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/music-and-movement-with-marybeth-maes/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Adult Craft and Chat

Work on your knitting or other craft project at home while chatting with others.  For more information, contact Kerry at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/adult-craft-and-chat-264/

Zoom

Library Social Worker: Drop-in Hours at West

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detai......More

The Library Social Work Team is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. If you have general questions, need information, or don't know where to start, please come to our drop-in hours! For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All meetings are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! Prefer to schedule an appointment in advance? Please use this link to schedule. ¡Ofrecemos nuestros servicios y consultas en español! Speak a language other than English or Spanish? Our social worker has access to interpreters. Questions? Please email [email protected]. Note: the Library Social Worker does NOT provide therapy or long-term case management, but can help refer patrons for these services if necessary. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/library-social-worker-drop-in-hours-at-west-56/

West Branch Meeting Room (Side 2) West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Holiday Puzzle Swap at West

Feeling fatigued from holiday festivities? Want a quiet activity to do with one or more of your friends and/or relatives? Why not a puzzle! Bring your gently used puzzles to the West Branch and pick up a new to you puzzle from our supply! No puzzles to drop off? That'......More

Feeling fatigued from holiday festivities? Want a quiet activity to do with one or more of your friends and/or relatives? Why not a puzzle! Bring your gently used puzzles to the West Branch and pick up a new to you puzzle from our supply! No puzzles to drop off? That's fine too! Questions? Email Brigid at [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/holiday-puzzle-swap-at-west/

West Branch Community Room West Branch , 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Creative Drama

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges.  Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation.  Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence. ......More

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges.  Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation.  Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence. Workshops are intended for ages 7 to 11. Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/creative-drama-221/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143

Office hours with Rep. Erika

Invite constituents to meet with Rep. Erika and staff from Congresswoman Pressley's office. This is not a library-sponsored event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrar......More

Invite constituents to meet with Rep. Erika and staff from Congresswoman Pressley's office. This is not a library-sponsored event. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/office-hours-with-rep-erika/

Auditorium Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville , MA, 02143