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Sunday May 5 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of the Somerville Public Library Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Somerville Library Spring Book Sale is back! The Book Sale will run on Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5. Sunday Special! From 3-4pm, you can buy a Friends tote and fill it with books for only $15! Book sales serve as our biggest fundraisers. With t......More
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Sunday May 5 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
(Virtual) Asian Art Series: Glorious Civilizations: An Exploration of Southeast Asia
Spend your Sunday afternoon learning about the arts of Asia from experts at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco! Each session will focus on a unique topic from this vast, diverse, and ever evolving continent. Join us in May to explore Glorious Civilizations: An Ex......More
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online Beginner ELL Class
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684 Office: 617.6......More
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Monday May 6 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones con Cathy, totalmente en español! ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Cathy: [email protected] Come enjoy stories and songs with Cathy, entirely in Spanish! Questions? Contact Cathy: [email protected] https://somervill......More
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Monday May 6 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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-186/
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Baby Lapsit at West: Afternoon Trial
WE'RE TRYING OUT A MONDAY AFTERNOON BABY LAPSIT! JOIN US MONDAY AFTERNOONS AT 2PM IN MAY. Come 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 ......More
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
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
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Monday May 6 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Chess Nights at the Library
Want to challenge yourself? Love the game of chess? We welcome players of all skill levels to join us at the Central Library on the first Monday of each month. The program is open to everyone. Chess sets are provided, although please feel free to bring your own che......More
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Tuesday May 7 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 7 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 7 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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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers or higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: bpigott@som......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Bilingual Storytelling: La verdadera Historia de Cinco de Mayo
Spanish Fun Program and Karina Travel Connectors are returning to the SPL with their Bilingual Storytelling series! This program is a family oriented Spanish immersion for those who practice the language or for those who want to learn. The program includes bilingual s......More
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Tuesday May 7 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Between the Covers Book Group
This month's book is It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey. Ebooks can be found on ......More
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Wednesday May 8 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-136/
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Wednesday May 8 12:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Half-Day Wednesday Video Game Hangout
Come hang out and play multi-player Nintendo Switch games on the big screen! Try Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Rocket League or bring your own games! Recommended for ages 10-18. Questions? Please contact Ellen Jacobs at [email protected]. Would you like a te......More
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Wednesday May 8 12:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Board Games for Kids!
Come and have fun with checkers, chess, Mancala, Scrabble, and other board games on half-day Wednesdays! (This is not an instructional session, but it is an opportunity for friendly competition with your peers who already know how to play.) This event takes place in ......More
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Wednesday May 8 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Lego Club at West (SPS Half Day)
Come build with us! We'll have lots of Lego and inspiration. These are tiny Legos; suggested for ages 5+. We also have Duplo and Megablocks for younger children. Registration encouraged. Questions? Contact Alison: [email protected] https://somervillepubl......More
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Wednesday May 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Good CRAFTernoon at East!
April showers bring...can you guess? All ages* invited to create a colorful spring craft! *Kids under 5 will need their grown-up's help. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/good-crafternoon-at-east-6/
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Wednesday May 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers and higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: bpigott@som......More
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Wednesday May 8 6:15pm - 7:30pm EDT
Books and Brews
This month's Books and Brews title is Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Copies are available at all of our locations and can be placed on hold through the catalog. Questions? Contact [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.a......More
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Wednesday May 8 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Poetry Reading with Local Poets
Join local poets Holly Guran, Gloria Mindock, and Timothy Gager as they read from some of their recent work. Holly Guran is the author of several books of poetry, her most recent is Now Before and Ever. Gloria Mindock was Somerville Poet Laureate in 2017 and 2018 and ......More
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Wednesday May 8 7:00pm - 8:15pm EDT
SPL Nonfiction Book Club: Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by Mary Roach
On Wednesday, May 8 at 7pm the Somerville Public Library Nonfiction Book Group will be discussing Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife by acclaimed science writer Mary Roach. Join us on Zoom as we discuss Roach's erudite and witty exploration of science's sometimes bi......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginner ELL Class @ Central Library
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. This class is in-person at Central Library (79 Highland Avenue). For more information, please contact: Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: [email protected] Whats......More
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Thursday May 9 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 9 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Paint Your Pride with Alex Makes Art!
Join us at the Central Library (79 Highland Ave) for an in-person painting program with Alex Makes Art! This joy-filled program is part of the Somerville Public Library and the City of Somer......More
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Friday May 10 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-132/
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Friday May 10 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 10 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
West Branch Storytime with Cathy
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 10 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
ELL Conversation Group @ Central Library
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Conversation Groups are recommended for intermediate English speakers and above. For questions or more information, please contact: Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Em......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U.S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 100 civics questions, the reading & writi......More
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Sunday May 12 1:30pm - 4:15pm EDT
Blood on the Clocktower Boston Area Meetup
A meet up for folks in Somerville and beyond who are interested in playing a social deception party game called Blood on the Clocktower, which is similar to Werewolf and Mafia, but players are involved in the game even after they die in game. This is a social game, so......More
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Online Beginner ELL Class
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684 Office: 617.6......More
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Monday May 13 10:30am - 11:00am EDT
Singalong with Matt Heaton
Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along! Great foot-stomping, hand-clapping music that is entertaining to children as well as their adults! Questions? Contact Annie at [email protected] https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabe......More
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Monday May 13 11:00am - 11:30am EDT
Cuentos en español/Storytime in Spanish
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones con Cathy, totalmente en español! ¿Preguntas? Contacte a Cathy: [email protected] Come enjoy stories and songs with Cathy, entirely in Spanish! Questions? Contact Cathy: [email protected] https://somervill......More
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Monday May 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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-187/
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Monday May 13 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Baby Lapsit at West: Afternoon Trial
WE'RE TRYING OUT A MONDAY AFTERNOON BABY LAPSIT! JOIN US MONDAY AFTERNOONS AT 2PM IN MAY. Come 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 ......More
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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
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
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Monday May 13 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
MassDOT Public Meeting
This event is free and open to the public. This is not a library-sponsored event. For more information, please contact Joesha at [email protected]. https://somervillepubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/meeting-and-study-rooms/massdot-public-meeting-2/
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Monday May 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
T(w)een Advisory Board at the West Branch
The West Branch T(w)een Advisory Board includes reading, book discussions, and other library activities, and is intended for ages 12+. Our May book is ......More
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Monday May 13 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Bad Art Night at West
Create art beyond classification at Bad Art Night. Let your enthusiasm run wild and create with no expectations. We'll provide a variety of materials and then you can go wild creating your masterpiece. While we love a kids craft this program is aimed at adults. Ques......More
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 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 14 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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Tuesday May 14 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Chapter Chatter Book Club
Chapter Chatter is a book club for ages 9-11, meeting every month in the Central Library Children's Room. For our May 14 meeting, participants may choose to read one of the following titles. Bhai for Now......More
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Online Intermediate ELL Conversation Group
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers or higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: bpigott@som......More