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Comix Con: Fandom Fun for All Ages!
Programs for Adults
New U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class Starting Soon
Access Consumer Reports Online through our Library
Programs for All Ages
Programs for T(w)eens
Free Creative Classes Online through our Library
Programs for Children
Children's Summer Reading Program
STAFF PICKS: Comics!
 
Announcements
On Saturday, July 26, we will be hosting our fifth annual Comix Con, a free event for all members of the community. Scroll down to learn more!
 
This newsletter lets you know about many of our events, but did you know we have even more? Visit our online calendar to explore them all!
 
Upcoming Closures:
All Somerville Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day.
 
The Central Library will be closed on Sundays in the summer and reopen on September 7. The East Branch Library will be OPEN on Sundays in the summer from 1pm to 5pm, June 22 through August 24.
Comix Con: Fandom Fun for All Ages!
Ye Olde Comix Con
Saturday, July 26
Central Library
 
Join us for an all-day fan-themed event. Stop by for an introduction to stage combat and cosplay prop making, check out the local artists and creatives in the Artist Alley, and stick around for some nerdy crafting and face painting!
 
Visit tr.ee/SPLcomixcon to learn more about the programs, vendors, performers, and raffle prizes that will be at this year's Comix Con!
 
Questions? Contact Muhl: mwellesley@somervillema.gov. 
Programs for Adults
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.The ABCs and Ds of Medicare
Wednesday, July 16 - 11:00 AM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Understand the healthcare, coverage, and benefits of Medicare and walk through Medicare Advantage plans, and hear about the changes being made to Medicare in the current environment. No registration required.
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Comix Con Lead Up Movie & Craft Night
Wednesday, July 23 - 6:30 PM
West Branch Community Room
 
Join us in preparing for Ye Olde Comix Con by watching Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and making flower crowns to wear to the con! Registration required.
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Supporting our LGBTQ+ Children with Pride
Wednesday, July 2 - 6:00 PM
West Branch Community Room
Grupo Português / Español
Thursday, July 2 - 6:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Meet other parents of LGBTQ Youth for a parent support group. Join us in a lively discussion with peer support, and get your questions answered by Cambridge Health Alliance Health Educators. Registration required.
Conheça outros pais de jovens LGBT+ Participe de uma discussão animada e tire suas dúvidas com educadoras de saúde da CHA. Registro necessário.
Conozca a otros padres de jóvenes LGBTQ+ Participe en una animada conversación y obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas de los educadores de salud de CHA. Registro requerido.
Jul. 10 - 6:30 PM
Central Library
Auditorium
Jul. 12 - 2:00 PM
Central Library
Auditorium
Jul. 14 - 6:30 PM
West Branch Community Room
Jul. 21 - 6:00 PM
West Branch Community Room
Jul. 21 - 7:00 PM
Virtual on Zoom
Jul. 24 - 6:30 PM
Central Library Auditorium
New U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class Starting Soon
U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class
Saturdays, Sept. 6 - Nov. 8 - 10:00 AM
Central Library Auditorium
 
The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U.S. Citizenship Preparation class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 100 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on the filed N-400 application.
Requirements: High beginner level of English and 5 years as a U.S. permanent resident (green card holder) or 3 years, if married to a US citizen. Registration required.
 
For questions or help with registration, please contact:
Brigid Pigott, Literacy/Volunteer Coordinator
Email: bpigott@somervillema.gov
WhatsApp: +1 617.366.7684
Office: 617.623.5000 x.2935
Access Consumer Reports Online through our Library
Programs for All Ages
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Gallery @ SPL Reception and Visual Arts Presentation: Rabbits: why? by Gilmore Tamny
Tuesday, July 1 - 6:30 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Join painter, writer, and seriously deep thinker Gilmore Tamny as she ponders why she has wound up painting a good deal of rabbits when she isn’t particularly rabbit-identified (although certainly a fan). Registration encouraged.
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Ye Olde Movie Night at the Library: Princess Bride
Thursday, July 17 - 6:30 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Join us and cool down at the Central Library for a film screening inspired by our upcoming Ye Olde ComixCon! No registration required.
Jul. 7 - 7:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
Jul. 19 - 10:00 AM
Central Library
Lawn
Jul. 29 - 7:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
Programs for T(w)eens
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.LGBTQIA+ Hangout for Tweens & Teens
Tuesday, July 1 - 3:00 PM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Come hang out with other queer tweens and teens! Chat, snack, and (if you feel like it) play board games and/or craft to your heart's content. For middle- and high-schoolers. No registration required.
CTranscript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.raft for T(w)eens: Perler Beads
Wednesday, July 9 - 4:30 PM
East Branch
Wednesday, July 16 - 4:30 PM
West Branch Community Room
Wednesday, July 23 - 4:30 PM
Central Library Teen Room
 
Create a fun 8-bit character using the library's supply of perler beads! Design your own (or we have templates) and we'll iron it for you. Ages 10+. Registration encouraged. 
DTranscript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.ungeons and Dragons
Mondays, July 14, 21, & 28 - 6:00 PM
Central Library Teen Room
 
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.
Free Creative Classes Online through our Library
Programs for Children
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Kamishibai Japanese Paper Theater Storytelling & Craft
Wednesday, July 9 - 11:00 AM
West Branch Children's Room
Wednesday, July 16 - 11:00 AM
East Branch
Monday, July 21 - 11:00 AM
Central Library Auditorium
 
Paper theater storyteller Yumi Izuyama returns to the library to present a story about the importance of the bees that help our plants to grow, along with a community craft! 
Transcript: Wing masters: New England Birds of Prey.Singalong with Matt Heaton
Monday, July 7 - 10:30 AM
Central Library Auditorium / Lawn
Friday, July 11 - 10:30 AM
East Branch
Monday, July 21- 6:00 PM
West Branch Atrium / Backyard
 
Join us for foot-stomping, hand-clapping music that is entertaining to children as well as their adults! Matt and his guitar will have kids laughing, dancing, and singing along. West's singalong on July 21 is also a picnic!
 
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Somerville Public Library. Thanks, Friends! 
Jul. 1 - 3:00 PM
East Branch
Jul. 8 - 4:00 PM
West Branch Community Room
Jul. 11 - 2:00 PM
Central Library
Lawn
Jul. 18 - 2:00 PM
East Branch
Jul. 18 - 3:00 PM
West Branch Community Room
Jul. 19 - 10:30 AM
West Branch Children's Room
Children's Summer Reading Program
STAFF PICKS: Comics!
In honor of Comix Con coming up, 
Here are our favorite comic collections and graphic novels!
 Join in on an adventure with the barbarian Fafhrd and his tiny rogue sidekick as they battle swordsmen and sorcerers in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel.
 
- Carrie, Reference Librarian
Every single strip of the iconic Calvin & Hobbes comic, plus essays and insights from Bill Watterson himself! Chock full of visual gags, zany hijinks, social commentary, and beautiful artwork.
 
- Jake, Library Social Worker
A runaway teen crosses paths with an old friend of her mother's, who seems to be running from something herself. Along the way, they pick up a rather special cat.
 
- Niki, Generalist Librarian
Huda F. is starting high school in a new town and needs to figure out where she fits in! A slice of life first in a series about Huda's daily life, friends, and family. 
 
- Alison, Children's Librarian
An award-winning autobiographical comic about friendship, racism, and identity.
 
- Tim, Technology Librarian
This wonderfully illustrated middle grade graphic novel blends a modern family story with the witch of folklore.
 
- Karen, Deputy Director of Libraries
For more suggestions, subscribe to our monthly book recommendation newsletters. From popular titles to genre fiction, there's probably a list that matches your interests. Subscribe here!
    
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