Take an evening to chill out with your friends at the SPL and enjoy some scratch art! We'll relax and scratch away at these pre-designed creations, and see what cool colors lie beneath the surface. We will also enjoy some music and refreshing beverages. All materials will be provided, but please register, as supplies are limited. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov We love kids, but this program is for adults ages 18+.
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Join us in the Library's Demonstration Garden as we grow and nurture some Food For Thought! The SPL and Green City Growers are partnering once again to offer organic gardening workshops for all ages at the Central Library Demonstration Garden. A Green City Growers farmer will lead hands-on workshops designed to teach y…
Handsewing For Mending will focus on hand sewing techniques that can be used to repair seams, hems, tears, and more. Participants will learn about tools and materials for hand sewing, a variety of stitches, and when to apply them to restore garments back to wearability. About the Presenter: Jessamy Shay Kilcollins is a…
Join Union Square Main Streets and 60+ of your favorite local food producers for the 22nd Annual Union Square Farmers Market! Shop local Saturdays from May 9-October 31, except 7/4 & 9/19, from 9am-1pm on the Union Square Plaza. Stock up on locally-grown fruits and vegetables, protein, fresh bread, jams, hot sauce, pic…
Come jam with YellowShed, a tap dance company inclined to craft, at the Union Square Farmers Market! They’ll be tap dancing all day- come join! YellowShed will also be selling original artwork created by tap dancing with paint!
In this workshop, taught by Certified Zentangle® Teacher, Lori Champine, students will learn about the 8 basic steps of the method, and the associated vocabulary and tools used. Students will create their own Zentangle tile, developing a clear understanding of the Zentangle motto, “Anything is possible, one stroke at a…
Anyone can make a delicious herbal tea blend! In this class, we will discuss a handful of common herbs for tea: their uses, flavors, energies, and what they add to a blend. We will smell each of the herbs and taste some as well, learning how the flavors blend and how they complement each other. We will discuss differen…
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 .…
Practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in this beginner ELL Class. This class is in-person at Central Library (79 Highland Avenue). For more information, please contact: Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator Email: bpigott@somervillema.gov WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684 Office: 617.623.5000 x.2935
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…
Sure, anyone can be on their best behavior on a first date, but have you ever wondered what the person across from you is like under pressure? Join our first ever Lego Speed Dating Event to see if things "click" or if your building styles don't have quite the right foundation.
Drink and Draw is an informal monthly community gathering over drinks and nostalgic drawing supplies. Drink and Draw invites people of all drawing and creative abilities to engage with their silliest self and childlike whimsy.
Join us every other Thursday morning as we practice chair yoga at the East Branch. We will be guided by experienced Yoga instructor Nicoline Valkenberg, who manages The Corner Studio in Medford. Seniors and folks with limited mobility and/or balance are especially welcome! Space is limited and will be awarded on a firs…
