Boston Leather Guild is a creative community where artisans and makers share their love of leathercraft. Through workshops and monthly gatherings, members deepen their skills and offer mentorship to new learners. Join us at the West Branch to learn more and get involved. You can find more information here: https://bostonleatherguild.com/ Please email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.gov with questions.
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Knitting, drawing, and other crafts are done together on Zoom while participants chat, ages 18 and up.
Beginner ELL class on Zoom offers reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice for ages 18 and up.
Department of Religion Open House (Medford/Somerville campus) — Meet faculty and students, explore future offerings, sample food, and hear Harvard Divinity School Admissions discuss graduate study; all ages.
Buddhist community at Tufts leads meditation session with light snacks, all ages welcome, no experience needed.
Pottery with A Purpose: Halloween Edition (Portico Brewing, Somerville) — Unplug, learn basics, hand‑craft one‑of‑a‑kind pieces, optional professional firing and glazing for functional, food‑safe results.
Collage workshop at the East Branch led by artist Cara Foster Karim, providing materials and offering tips while participants bring their own items, for ages 18 and up.
Open‑ended, process‑based art activities in the West Branch Children’s Room, for ages 3–12, under 8 must be accompanied by a grownup.
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.
Angelina leads an autumn leaf craft in the West Branch Children’s Room (2nd floor), for ages 3–18, under 8 with an adult.
Drink and Draw Monthly Meet-Up (Aeronaut Brewing Company) — informal gathering with drinks and nostalgic drawing supplies for all creative abilities.
Hands‑on organic gardening workshops led by a Green City Growers farmer in the Central Library Demonstration Garden teach planting, fertilizing and harvesting techniques, all ages.
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.
