Arts and Crafts at West

Sat · Oct 24·11 AM – 12:30 PM·West Branch Community Room, West Branch, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Handsewing for Mending with Jessamy Shay (West Branch Community Room) — Demonstrates to repair seams, hems, tears or damage using stitches and tools, for ages 18 and up.

Sat · Oct 24·12 PM – 5 PM·Somerville Community Growing Center

Curated secondhand sale supporting the Growing Center, alongside a Makers' Market of local craft vendors and a bake sale.

Sat · Oct 24·2 PM – 4 PM·Auditorium, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Scratch art sessions with music and beverages in the Central Library auditorium, supplies provided; register early as materials are limited, for adults 18+.

Sat · Oct 24·9 AM – 1 PM·Union Square Farmers Market, 66-70 Union Square · Somerville

Tap dance company YellowShed performs all day at Union Square Farmers Market and sells original paint‑by‑tap artwork.

Tue · Oct 27·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Auditorium, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Make a one‑stitch junk journal from upcycled pages, envelopes, stickers and more, guided by Lauren at the Central Library auditorium, ages 13–18.

Wed · Oct 28·2 PM – 4 PM·West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Open‑ended, process‑based art in the West Branch Children’s Room, for ages 3–18; participants under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri · Oct 23·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Room, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Stories, songs, and rhymes fill the Children’s Room at Central Library, for ages 3–12.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 11:30 AM·West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Stories and songs fill the West Branch Children’s Room (2nd floor) for ages 3–12.

Fri · Oct 23·11 AM – 12 PM·East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

East Branch Book Group meets at the East Branch library to discuss Geraldine Brooks' Memorial Days; copies available for pickup, newcomers welcome, ages 18+.