Comix Con Returns to the SPL!

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Join us for Comix Con 2023!

May 20th, 2023 from 10am-4pm

On May 20, 2023, the Somerville Public Library is excited to

host its third annual library-wide Comix Con, a free event for all

members of the community. Join the SPL for a fan-themed day

with programming from your favorite fandoms, stalls with local

artists and vendors, cosplaying, and more!

Thanks to our sponsors, we are able to offer a number of exciting programs and events throughout the day of our Comix Con!

These events include:

• Stage Combat

• Cosplay Presentations

• Magic the Gathering

• Lightsaber Combat

• D&D Miniature Painting

• Comic Strip Workshop

• Costumed Character Meet & Greet

• Rebel Legion

• Comic Crafts for all ages

We are also working with local artists and vendors to form our

Artist's Alley, a space on the third floor of the Central Library where

you can purchase arts, crafts, books, and more from our vendors!

SPL’s Comix Con Presents: Button Bonanza!

Enter to win fabulous prizes by collecting buttons at Comix Con.

You can collect buttons by checking out materials,

attending programs, wearing a costume, and more!

The more buttons you have, the more tickets you earn for the raffle!

Get a head start by registering for Comix Con prior to the event!

Registered attendees get a special limited edition

button when they attend.

Upcoming Programs

Tuesday, May 9 at 7pm at Remnant Brewing

The SPL Supper Club is back!

Do you love to cook? We do too! Supper Club is a cookbook club that

will meet at Remnant Brewing on the second Tuesday of each month.

Each meeting will be a potluck dinner celebrating the cookbook of the

month. Pick a dish to make and share! This month's book is

The Weekday Vegetarians by Jenny Rosenstrach.

Various Saturdays at 2pm on the Central Library Lawn

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 lead hands-on workshops designed to teach you when and what to plant, and how to maintain, fertilize, and harvest successful crops. Wear comfortable clothes and come ready to get your hands dirty!

Wednesday, May 17 at 6pm in the West Branch Back Yard

Bring your bike and get help performing a tune up with the volunteer mechanics from the Somerville Bike Kitchen. Learn easy fixes for your

bike you can perform at home with the benefit of experience hands to

guide you and tools. We'll have tools and supplies but serious issues

might require more specialized equipment.

Learn more about the Somerville Bike Kitchen at their website: somervillebikekitchen.org.

Monday, May 22 at 6pm at the East Branch

Join the SPL and Head Chef & Founder of Gourmet Kreyòl,

Nathalie Lecorps for a live, in-person cooking demonstration and

sampling of traditional espageti (Haitian Spaghetti).

Saturday, May 27 at 10:30am in the Central Library Auditorium

Central hosts students from the New England Conservatory who will perform a musical storytime! Their Musical Animals project is a series of chamber concerts at libraries and schools where the performers invite audiences to engage with classical music through storytelling. Perfect for K - 2nd graders!

Learn more here

Board Game Staff Recs

This month's recommendations are board games from our

Library of Things collection!

Looking for recommendations? Check out our

What Should I Read Next? reading recommendation service!

7 Wonders

This is a great game that relies on a mix of strategy and luck, and hits the sweet-spot in how long it can take to play / finish a game. It's great for a casual night with friends, or getting to know your coworkers on a lunch break.

Recommended by Kerry, Adult Services Librarian

Betrayal at House on the Hill

Betrayal at House on the Hill is team-based haunted house exploration game with a huge amount of replay value, as each game changes based on a dramatic (and random) betrayal by one of the players. It also plays on a ton of fun horror tropes, so any fans of the genre will definitely enjoy it.

Recommended by Kayla, Generalist Librarian

Codenames

Codenames is a two-team deduction card game where two Code Masters try to give hints as to spies' locations on the displayed word cards. Think of a collaborative, wordy version of Battleship!

Recommended by Alyssa, Reference Librarian

Telestrations

Telestrations takes Telephone to a whole new level, alternating between a written sentence and an artistic interpretation of that sentence where you might end up VERY far from where you started. A great icebreaker, this is a great game to play with a crowd.

Recommended by Brigid, Generalist Librarian

Sushi Go!

Sushi Go is one of Karen's favorite fast casual games. After playing a card, your hand is passed to the player next to and you get a new hand to review, so all players stay engaged throughout. And the smiling sushi are adorable!

Recommended by Karen, Deputy Director

Villainous

Carrie recommends Villainous for its immersive storytelling, and its use of classic villainous characters. It is user friendly, with clear instructions, and is a great game for either family night or for a fun evening with friends.

Recommended by Carrie, Reference Librarian

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