Rockabye Beats returns to East the 3rd Wednesday of each month, Sep-Dec* (replacing one weekly storytime)! Best for ages 0-5, we'll enjoy an interactive and engaging 45 minutes of sing-along, dance-along fun! Please note : East Branch is a small 1-room library. Indoor space for strollers is limited and we ask that strollers be parked outside. *Sep 16, Oct 21, Nov 18 & Dec 16 Questions? Contact Meghan: mforsell@somervillema.gov
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Join Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish! ¡Cuentos en español con Gabi! Questions/preguntas? Contact Ellen: ejacobs@somervillema.gov or Annie aschapira@somervillema.gov.
We provide the games, you provide the playing! Intended for kids and tweens up to 8th grade; under age 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov
Mass Farmers Markets producer market in Davis Square: regional farm stands, prepared food and flowers. Wednesdays, 12-6PM, May 20 to November 25, 2026. SNAP, HIP and SNAP Match accepted.
Let's see how smart you are! Come test your knowledge at our weekly Wednesday trivia. Categories include sports, movies, current events, music and much more! Four rounds of five questions Photo and bonus rounds Build a team up to eight players Live DJ taking song requests Prizes for 1st and 2nd place! $35 1st place gif…
Come meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers, please, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing songs and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and community. Baby Lapsit is drop-in -- come whenever your schedule permits! Thursdays at 11am in the West Branch Children…
Visit the Central Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Come and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We'll read stories, sing songs, and do fingerplays, then have time for conversation and community. Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema.gov.
Sing and dance with Miss Lisa! Ages 2 months to 3 years old.
Practice speaking, reading, and listening during our 1-hour conversation group. Recommended for intermediate English speakers or higher. For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please contact: Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: bpigott@somervillema.gov WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684 Office: 617.6…
The Library Social Worker is here to provide patrons with resources, information, and referrals for local social services and supports. For a more detailed description of services, please visit our webpage. All appointments are confidential, and free for SPL patrons! To schedule an appointment, please use this link. ¡O…
Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun! We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space indoors .
Join Librarian Morgan for a Story Time aimed at babies and toddlers every Wednesday at 11 am! We’ll move, sing, and read stories together to build early literacy. Recommended for ages 0-3, but preschoolers are welcome too. Please note that all of our events are intended for individuals, families, and small groups of fr…
Make the most of your Wednesday with a Video Game hangout! The library will set up a Switch console in the auditorium with select games for teens and tweens (grades 7-12) to play. Registration will be at the door to ensure everyone gets a turn. First-come, first-served! Questions? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.go…
