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Wednesday, December 11 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, Central Library Auditorium |
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A documentary of the renowned children's book author, Joan Walsh Anglund. Produced and directed by Tim Jackson, with an introduction by the film-maker and special guest appearance and performance by the film composer, Bertand Laurence.
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Saturday, December 14 from 2 pm to 4 pm, Central Library Auditorium
Our very own snowflake master will teach you how to create your own winter winter wonderland. All craft supplies are supplied, for ages 7 and up please. |
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Thursday, December 19 from 7 pm to 9 pm, Central Library Auditorium
Join us and our friends from the Somerville Media Center for hot cocoa, treats, and a showing of the 1983 American comedy 'A Christmas Story,' directed by Bob Clark. |
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Monday, December 23 from 7 pm to 9 pm, Remnant Brewing at 2 Bow Market Way
Bake a batch of your favorite holiday cookies for a swap hosted by the Library and Remnant Brewing! We'll provide festive bags and ties to get you in the holiday spirit! Looking for cookie inspiration? Check out our blog post! |
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Our Favorite Reads of 2019
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Adult Recommendations
We read a whole bunch this year, here are our absolute favorites. These recommendations come from library director Cathy, Heidi and Karen at Central, and Alison at West.
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An enjoyable, fun and lovable book that follows bandmates in the 70's and there experiences before and after the band. The book tells the story from several different perspectives. It is a fast paced read that will be loved by all!
Recommended by Heidi
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Cathy will never get enough of the tough and tender Olive, who just might be her most favorite complicated and flawed heroine of all time forever.
Recommended by Cathy
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The son of the President of the United States and a British prince fall in love. Sequel, please???
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Noah's entertaining and appalling stories of growing up under apartheid made this a book that Karen kept recommending. If you can, listen to the audiobook version to be exposed Noah's conversational skills in a variety of African languages.
Recommended by Karen
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Young Adult Recommendations
This issue's young adult recommendations come from substitute librarian Annie and Alison from West.
The legend of Camelot continues in the stars! Ari, the forty-second reincarnation of King Arthur, leads her foster-brother Kay, her beloved Gweneviere, a newly awakened Merlin, and a diverse and dynamic circle of allies to fight a ruthless intergalactic corporation.
Recommended by Annie
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Two young women spent the year between high school and college interviewing 500 people across the country about issues of race, culture and identity. Absolutely outstanding.
Recommended by Alison
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Children's Recommendations
This issue's recommendations come courtesy of Ellen and Annamarie at Central and Alison from West.
This is another book set in her indescribably wonderful world in which fireworks, magic, naval battles, unusual children, and weird gadgets abound. She never expected to fall for an author as hard as she fell for J.K. Rowling...but yeah, she did.
Recommended by Ellen
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Needing a change, Elodee's family moves to a new town where the houses all look exactly alike, there are only three ice cream flavors, and they play only one song in music class.
Everything may be "even" in Eventown, but is there a price to pay for perfection-and pretending?
It was beautiful, sad, but still hopeful!
Recommended by Annamarie
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Excellent graphic novel about a black middle schooler and the microaggressions he faces when he transfers to a fancy prep school.
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Heartbreaking and, at times, heartwarming account of a tragic incident on an Oakland city bus. Raises issues of race, class, gender, sexual orientation, family and more.
Recommended by Alison
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What's Been Happening at West Branch?
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It's been eight months since we broke ground at West and so much is happening! Here are a few recent photos from the worksite. Enjoy!
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The elevator shaft for the second floor, the new space for services to children and families!
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They look like really long pool noodles, but these will be carrying heat and air conditioning!
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Finally, a glimpse of the trench and footings for the new addition!
Hope you all have a wonderful holiday season. We have so much to look forward to in 2020!
Cathy Piantigini
Director of Libraries
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