Looking to add a little sparkle to your bookshelf? Join us at the Central Library where we'll be bedazzling books! We'll have rhinestones in all sorts of colors and all the supplies you need. We'll even have a limited number of library discards to choose from -- but strongly encourage you to bring your own book . Questions? Email Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West (West Branch Children’s Room, 2nd floor) — Find all the pictures to earn a small prize, for ages 3–12.
Somerville Winter Farmers Market (Arts at the Armory) — Weekly winter market featuring over 65 local vendors offering locally grown and regionally produced foods.
Free 12‑week U.S. citizenship preparation class covering the new 128 civics questions, reading, writing, and interview practice at the Central Library auditorium, Somerville — ages 18 and up.
Drink and Draw Monthly Meet-Up (Aeronaut Brewing Company) — informal gathering with drinks and nostalgic drawing supplies for all creative abilities.
Knitting, drawing, and other crafts are done together on Zoom while participants chat, ages 18 and up.
Open Sewing Night at West Branch Community Room provides space and machines for personal projects, no instructor, beginners welcome, for ages 18 and up.
Writers' Den (Library Director's Office, Central Library) — Peer writing sessions with snacks, creative prompts, optional feedback in a chill atmosphere, ages 9–18.
Chill craft night in the teen room at Central Library offers snacks, relaxed atmosphere, and easy crafts for ages 13–18.
Make Mini Libraries: Ghost Stories edition in the Central Library auditorium, a queer‑focused craft night with limited supplies, registration required, ages 18+.
Third annual wreath workshop with Rebecca and Kyle of Moosh Floral at Aeronaut Brewing Company.
Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Children’s Room at Central Library, for ages 3–12.
