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Thursday May 23 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Baby Lapsit at the West Branch
Baby Lapsit is now drop-in! Come whenever your schedule permits and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing songs and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and comm......More
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Death Cafe at East Branch
A Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with people, often strangers, to discuss topics related to death and dying. The objective is to engage in interesting and thought provoking conversations. It is not a bereavement or counselling session, rather an oppo......More
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Thursday May 23 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Hand Embroidery Workshop with Jessamy Kilcollins
Hand Embroidery will cover several basic embroidery stitches that can be used to embellish your clothing and hide (or highlight!) holes and stains! Leave class with a sampler of stitches you can refer back to, along with knowledge of tools, materials, and techniques f......More
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Friday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime with Annie
Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration! This event will take place in the Children's Room. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-with-annie-134/
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Friday May 24 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Lapsit at the East Branch
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. ***Please note: Lapsits will not be held the first Fridays of Feb, March, April & May. These dates are reserved for Baby Yoga classes which require registration Lapsit is for......More
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Friday May 24 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
West Branch Storytime with Alison
Join us for low-key stories in the West Branch Children's Room! This program is designed for children who want to, and are able to, sit and listen to stories. If you don't feel like sitting and listening, please try again next week! Questions? Contact Alison: amitch......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Saturday Lego Club at East!
It's a Saturday morning LEGO Club at East! Drop-in between 10am-12noon to play with the library's LEGO. Create what you like or try a challenge card. We may even open a new LEGO set! For more info contact Meghan: [email protected] https://somervillepublic......More
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Saturday May 25 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Craft Hangout for Tweens
Tweens are invited to join us for a Saturday afternoon of crafting! We might make shrinky dinks, friendship bracelets, duct tape wallets, mini stuffies, stress balls…or play around with perler beads, paracord, origami…so many possibilities! This is a drop-in program, ......More
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Sunday May 26 1:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Somerville DSA Meet-Up
Socializing and organizing for local Somerville socialists. This event is free and open to the public. This is not a library sponsored event. For questions contact [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study......More
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Tuesday May 28 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
West Branch Singalong with Alison (tickets required)
Join us every Tuesday at 10am at the West Branch for a super fun singalong with Alison! Please note that the West Branch Singalong is now ticketed. To comply with the City of Somerville fire code and provide a more enjoyable experience for all, tickets are required ......More
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Tuesday May 28 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
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
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Tuesday May 28 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
West Branch Singalong with Cathy (tickets required)
Join us every Tuesday at 11am at the West Branch for a super fun singalong with Cathy! Please note that the West Branch Singalong is now ticketed. To comply with the City of Somerville fire code and provide a more enjoyable experience for all, tickets are required f......More
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Wednesday May 29 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Art Exhibit Installation
The Gallery @ SPL artist of the month will be taking down their exhibit during this time. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/art-exhibit-installation-9/
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Wednesday May 29 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
East Branch Story Time
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-story-time-139/
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
CelebriTea Book Club
The Celebritea Club is a monthly book club inviting patrons to read a tell-all celebrity memoir and the drink tea while discussing it. This month's book is ......More
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Wednesday May 29 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Bike Basics Workshop for Adults from the City of Somerville Mobility Division
Curious about Biking in Somerville? The City of Somerville Mobility Division invite you to a workshop to Learn safety basics for urban biking, Map out your commute route, And join us for a group ride! No bike? No problem! We will have free Bluebike......More
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Wednesday May 29 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Mystery Book Group
This month's book is The Given Day by Dennis Lehane. Ebooks and digital au......More
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Thursday May 30 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Baby Lapsit at the West Branch
Baby Lapsit is now drop-in! Come whenever your schedule permits and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing songs and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and comm......More
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Thursday May 30 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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! Waffles will be accompanied by his human handler. This program is recommended for ages 4 th......More
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Thursday May 30 6:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Queer Craft Night at Central Library: Paint Your Pride
Are you looking to make new connections in the queer community? Come to the library’s all-inclusive Queer Craft Night for a low-stakes evening of creativity and fun! Join the Somerville Public Library and the ......More
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Friday May 31 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Toddler Storytime with Annie
Join Annie for a Friday morning storytime celebration! This event will take place in the Children's Room. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/toddler-storytime-with-annie-135/
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Friday May 31 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Baby Lapsit at the East Branch
Enjoy baby-friendly stories, songs & rhymes and make new friends! Fridays, 10:30-11:00am. ***Please note: Lapsits will not be held the first Fridays of Feb, March, April & May. These dates are reserved for Baby Yoga classes which require registration Lapsit is for......More
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Friday May 31 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
West Branch Storytime with Alison
Join us for low-key stories in the West Branch Children's Room! This program is designed for children who want to, and are able to, sit and listen to stories. If you don't feel like sitting and listening, please try again next week! Questions? Contact Alison: amitch......More
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Friday May 31 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
East Branch Book Group
All are welcome to visit the East Branch and discuss this month's title! We will be discussing Stanley Tucci's memoir ......More
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Saturday June 1 9:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Solidarity Sign Making for Pride with RCA
The Revolutionary Communists of America are turning out to pride to show working class solidarity with all marginalized people. We're gathering to make signs, banners, and flags for 2024 Boston area pride events. We're going to break out the craft supplies and create ......More
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Saturday June 1 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Gardening Workshop with Green City Growers
Come to the Library for some Food For Thought! The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering to offer organic gardening workshops for all ages at the Central Library Demonstration Garden. A Green City Growers farmer will le......More
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Board Game Café at the Library (for Adults)
Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Contact Kerry: [email protected] We love kid's pr......More