Things to do with kids in Somerville, MA

10 AM·LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts

Monday, Sep 21, 2026 10:00a — LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, 598 Assembly Row, Somerville, Massachusetts

4 PM – 5 PM·Auditorium, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

In a Library Creative Drama class, students are led in creative movement, acting games, skits, and imagination challenges. Creative Drama offers opportunities for individual expression and group cooperation. Kids can have fun while learning and gaining confidence. Workshops are intended for ages 7 to 11. Questions? Con…

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

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.

11 AM – 12 PM·West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Come join Jen at the West Branch Library and become a little engineer! We will use several different STEM themed toys to build, create, and experiment! Each month will have a different theme to explore! We will use Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) to discover, explore and grow! This progr…

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Auditorium, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

In this fun and interactive 40-minute concert, children ages 0-5 and their caregivers will move and sing along with a musician from Little Groove . This is the top voted music class for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Boston! Little Groove classes are tailor-made to help your little ones learn and interact with…

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

Join us for stories and songs in Spanish with Gabi! ¡Cuentos en español con Gabi! Celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month! ¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov

11 AM – 11:45 AM·East Branch, 115 Broadway, Somerville, MA, 02145

Join Meghan for stories, songs, finger plays and fun! We appreciate strollers being parked outside as we have limited space indoors .

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

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…

1 PM – 2:30 PM·Auditorium, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thursday from 1 - 2:30 PM Come get support from fellow parents and provide developmentally appropriate play for your baby This event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event. For questions, please contact karcange…

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Children's Room, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog, who will be a patient and non-judgmental audience! Waffles will be accompanied by his human handler. This program is recommended for ages 4 through 11. Please sign up on this page; each registered…

4 PM – 6 PM·Teen Room, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Calling all Somerville teens (ages 15-24)! Apply for up to $5,000 to make an impact in the community and fight climate change. Learn more about the Somerville Youth Climate Action Fund and get help with ideas and applications. Questions? Contact esullivan@somervillema.gov or Niki at nbavar@somervillema.gov

6 PM – 8 PM·Teen Room, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Teens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a chill craft night in the teen room. All are welcome, no experience needed. Snacks and good vibes provided. This month's craft: buttons! Buttons galore! Questions? Contact Niki: nbavar@somervillema.gov.

6 PM – 8 PM·Library Director's Office, Central Library, 79 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA, 02143

Teens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Writers' Den! Write alongside your peers in a chill, laid-back atmosphere. We'll have snacks, creative prompts, and (if you want it) feedback from your fellow writers. The Writers' Den meets every Thursday night at the Central Library. Questions? Contact Anna: abaynton…

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

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings! Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov.

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

Join us for stories and songs! All ages welcome. Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov

10 AM – 12 PM·West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor), West Branch, 40 College Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144

Arts & Crafts at West! Questions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov