Kids in Grades 1-5 who want to practice reading aloud are invited to come meet and read to a lovable (and a very good listener!) volunteer dog. Each child will have the opportunity to read to the dog in a private session for ten minutes to practice reading skills. Registration is required and limited, and will open two weeks before the event.
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The Friends Book Shop is open Tuesdays 10am-4pm, Thursdays, 2pm-4pm & Saturdays 10am-2pm . All Book Shop purchases support library programming.
An informal drop-in knitting group will meet at the library which offers an opportunity for people to get together, bring a project to work on, and have others nearby for occasional advice. Knitters and all other fiber artists are invited to attend. Please note that this is not a knitting class for beginners , but inst…
Come to the library for a free playtime session with your baby, ages 9- 23 months full of age appropriate toys and activities plus socializing with other children and caregivers. A fun time for all and a chance to practice large and small muscle development. This program will meet in the large meeting room from 10:00 –…
Better our floor than yours! Join us in the West Branch Children's Room to make Perler Bead creations. Best for ages 5+, under 8 with a grownup, please. Questions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.gov
Join us for some TAB-organized gaming on the Nintendo Switch from 3-4:30pm in the Teen Room!. Super Smash Bros Ultimate is the reigning game of choice, but game choice is consensus-driven at the top of each meet. The Teen Room is open for students between grades 6 and 12, though all experience levels around gaming are…
Enjoy an afterschool special of your favorite family movie in the Story Hour Room! Bring a comfy blanket and your favorite movie snack. Today we are showing: TBA This program is for all ages and does not require registration.
Join Wicked Fun Games in Escape From the Spooky Graveyard , an escape room experience for tweens and teens! You are Paranormal Detectives investigating a supernatural disturbance at a graveyard! Who has been here before? What happened to them? How can you resolve this? There are 3 sessions of Escape From the Spooky Gra…
TCG Club is a TAB-organized club that meets every Monday from 3-5pm for students between grades 6-12. Multiplayer Commander is the dominant format, but players of any game or format across all experience levels are welcome!
Looking for a creative way to unwind? Take a break and join us for a relaxed, drop-in hangout designed for adults looking to de-stress and have a little screen-free me time. We’ll provide a variety of thoughtful, fun, and engaging coloring pages along with markers, colored pencils, and other supplies. Bring your own su…
Join Wicked Fun Games in Escape From the Spooky Graveyard , an escape room experience for tweens and teens! You are Paranormal Detectives investigating a supernatural disturbance at a graveyard! Who has been here before? What happened to them? How can you resolve this? There are 3 sessions of Escape From the Spooky Gra…
Stories for ages 3-8. Miss Sara will offer this storytime live on Zoom. PJ's welcome; silly stuff is guaranteed! Registration is required; a Zoom link will be sent out to all registered participants at 6pm on the day of the program.
