In this Issue

Programs for Adults
Zines at the Library
Programs for All Ages
Programs for Teens
Check Out SomeThing Fun from the Library
Programs for Children
Baby Lapsit at our Libraries
STAFF PICKS: Spotlight on Children's Books
 
Announcements
Our library network has a new mobile app, Minuteman Mobile! The app will introduce new, smoother functionality and interface better with our new catalog (which we switched to in December of 2023). Visit our website to learn more, or download the app for Apple or Android.
 
As we transition to the new app, be aware that the old Minuteman Library Network app will cease to function on June 1.
 
Upcoming Closures:
All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.
Programs for Adults
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.SustainaVille Sips: Home Electrification & Retrofits
Wednesday, May 7 - 6:00 PM
West Branch Atrium
 
Join Somerville's Energy Advisor and local homeowners who have completed home electrification and energy retrofit projects for a casual discussion. Everyone is welcome, whether you have already made some household electrification switches, or you are curious about what "electrification" means in the first place!
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Seed Saving How-To
Wednesday, May 14 - 6:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Looking to test your green thumb this year? Join us to learn how to save seeds and strategies to identify plants whose seeds can be saved easily.
May 7 - 6:30 PM
West Branch Community Room
May 8 - 4:00 PM
West Branch Atrium
May 10 - 11:00 AM
East Branch
May 18 - 2:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
May 19 - 6:30 PM
East Branch
May 29 - 6:30 PM
Central Library Auditorium
Zines at the Library
Programs for All Ages
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Reptiles Rock!
Saturday, May 17 - 11:00 AM
West Branch Community Room &
Saturday, May 17 - 2:30 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Come for a fun and educational show with small reptiles such as frogs, lizards, and snakes, as well as some larger ones like an alligator, a tortoise, and BIGGER lizards and snakes! No registration required.
May 17 - 10:00 AM
Central Library Lawn
May 21 - 7:00 PM
Virtual on Zoom
May 22 - 7:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
Programs for Teens
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Dungeons and Dragons
Saturdays, May 3, 17, & 31 -1:00 PM
Central Library Director's Office
 
Join us for a new adventure every session, run by professional Dungeon Master Dragoneye Zach! Registration is required for each session and opens two weeks beforehand.
Queer Sex Ed with Cambridge Health Alliance
Mondays, May 5, 12 & 19 - 2:45 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Let’s chat about identity, bodies, and relationships! Get all your questions answered with CHA educators. No registration required.
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.
T(w)een Advisory Board
Monday, May 12 - 6:30 PM
West Branch Children's Room
 
In West Branch TAB, you'll read, discuss books, and do other library activities. Our May book is A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. Ages 12+. Bring a friend! Registration required.
Check Out SomeThing Fun from the Library
Programs for Children
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.The Poop Museum
Thursday, May 1 - 6:00 PM
East Branch
 
The Poop Museum is coming to the East Branch! Join us to learn lots of fun and fabulous facts about poop. No registration required.
Book Publishing Program: Book Launch Party
Monday, May 5 - 6:30 PM
West Branch Atrium
 
Congratulate this year's Book Publishing Program at West authors by coming to their book launch party! The ten authors, age 10-17, will read from their works and take questions from the audience. No registration required.
May 7 & 21
2:00 - 4:00 PM
West Branch Children's Room
May 9 - 10:30 AM
East Branch
May 12 - 10:30 AM
Central Library Auditorium
May 14 & 28
2:00 - 4:00 PM
West Branch Children's Room
May 21 - 2:00 PM
Central Library Children's Room
May 29 - 3:30 PM
Central Library Children's Room
Registration opens 5/26
Baby Lapsit at our Libraries
STAFF PICKS: Spotlight on Children's Books
Children's Book Week is May 5-11
Celebrate with us by checking out one of our favorite children's books!
An early reader collection of short stories about two imaginative brothers and the shenanigans they get into.
 
- Muhl, Generalist Librarian
 A rabbit finds a turnip during a snowstorm, and shares it with his friends. (My favorite for years and years!)
 
- Alison, Children's Librarian
A cute story about bravery and friendship with absolutely incredible art, I still pick up this book just to look for details I missed.
 
- Kyle, Teen Librarian
When goblin-witch Beetle's childhood friend, Kat, comes back into town, a violent scheme is set in motion that endangers a her ghostly best friend and the mall she lives in.
 
- Niki, Generalist Librarian
A beautiful and heartbreaking middle grade novel in verse about a young girl, Effie, who is deaf and was born into a hearing family who never learned ASL.
 
- Cathy, Reference Librarian
A classic with the still relevant theme of "wouldn't it be fun to hide out overnight in the museum?" 
 
- Brigid, Community Services Librarian
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