Available for Disney+ and Netflix! |
We now have rokus available for you to check out! We have both Netflix and Disney+ rokus, available at all SPL locations.
You may have a roku for 2 weeks, and rokus must be both picked up and returned from their owning location.
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Tuesday, September 14 at 7pm on Zoom, registration required |
For writers and those interested in the publishing process, local authors Judah Leblang, Randy Ross, and Jason M. Rubin discuss their experiences publishing their work.
This talk covers a range of topics, including agents, small presses, and self-publishing. The presenters have published in a range of genres, including historical fiction, memoir, and romantic comedy.
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Wednesday, September 15 at 12:30pm at Central Library Teen Room
preregisteration recommended
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Run by professional Dragon Master Danger Wizard, join us for this introduction to Dungeons and Dragons! We will be doing an overview and creating our characters for our first meeting.
For seventh and eighth graders only, please!
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Thursday, September 16 at 3pm at Central Library Garden
Thursday, September 30 at 3pm at Central Library Garden
Registration required
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Join us for a hands-on gardening workshop with our farmer Dani from Green City Growers!
We'll harvest greens for cooking and salads, tomatoes, herbs, and flowers and plant some new late summer crops. Come take home some fresh produce!
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Thursday, September 16 at 6pm on Zoom, registration required |
Come find out if you are eligible for U.S. Citizenship! Join us with representatives from MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition) to learn about general qualifications for U.S. citizenship, exemptions, fee waivers, half fee waivers, and MIRA's citizenship application assistance.
This presentation will be in English, but participants will be able to ask questions in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
This presentation is being offered in partnership with MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant & Refugee Advocacy Coalition).
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Saturday, September 18 at 11am on Zoom (and outdoors!), registration required |
Develop your skills for observing and understanding nature's interaction with Somerville's urban, built environment in this fun, hands-on workshop!
Reserve your space and pick up a kit at the library the week of September 13. Each kit includes a container for collecting samples, a field journal for each participant in your group, plus tape and pencils for adding items and drawings to your journal. Optionally you can check out a wireless mini photo printer with the kit so you can print images to include in your journal.
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Thursday, September 23 at 5pm at West Branch, registration required |
Join us for our new book club for kids ages 6 to 8!
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Saturday, September 25 at 10am at West Branch Backyard, Registration Required |
Join fan favorite and local Somerville author Jef Czekaj for an outdoor storytime at the West Branch!
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Sunday, September 26 at 2pm, West Branch Library
Thursday, October 7 at 7pm, East Branch Library
Registration Required
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Violinist Joshua Peckins returns to the live concert stage, presenting an immersive solo violin recital experience, pairing beloved music by J. S. Bach with fresh works by living and upcoming geniuses from around the world and rich commentary about the composers and their music. |
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Friday, October 1 at 11am on Zoom, registration required |
Reduce frustration and teach your baby to communicate before they can speak! Sheryl White of Baby Kneads teaches this 4-part class for caregivers with pre-verbal children ages 5 months and up. |
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Welcoming Week is the week of September 10 through 19. This week is about, "bringing together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places."
We recommend our favorite books about identity and inclusion.
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Returning to his beloved Camp Outland, a summer refuge for LGBTQUIA teens, Randy decides to reinvent himself, toning down his flamboyance in order to get his crush's attention. But as their romance blossoms, Randy must decide between staying true to himself and holding onto the boy of his dreams.
Recommended by Annie, Senior Substitute Librarian
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A moving, bittersweet historical fiction novel about a young couple in love who are cruelly separated due to the 1953 Iranian coup d'état.
Recommended by Jessica, Reference Librarian
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This book offers inspiring stories about kid-friendly neighborhoods, and how grown-ups have changed their yards and their lives to provide safe, fun places for groups of kids to play.
Recommended by Tim, Technology Librarian
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This Books and Brews September memoir is equal parts devastating and uplifting as it follows Somalian Abdi as he navigates war torn Somalia and his dreams of becoming an American citizen.
Recommended by Melinda, Generalist Librarian
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What does an undocumented immigrant look like? What about her family? How could she get into this country? What is the true price she must pay to remain in the United States? This riches-to-rags-to-riches memoir is incredible yet not an unusual tale which Arce tells through pain and perseverance, hard work and some luck.
Recommended by Mary, Reference Librarian
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This a children's book where 3 immigrant students from Korea, Somalia, and Guatemala learn to speak, write, and understand English in their new American elementary school. Through the encouragement of their teachers and peers, the students learn to feel more confident in their new school and country without losing a sense of their home country, language, and identity.
Recommended by Brigid, Literacy and Volunteer Coordinator
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