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NEW! We're sending book recommendations straight to your inbox! In addition to this stylish new look, you can now get book recommendations across a variety of genres straight to your inbox! Read nothing but mysteries? Love romance? A history buff? What about sci-fi -- or memoirs? Whatever your reading interest, we have book recommendations for you. Emails are delivered monthly and link directly to our catalog. Sign up for one, two, or all -- you can change your mind any any time. Upcoming holiday closures: The Library will be CLOSED on Saturday November 11 for Veterans Day. For Thanksgiving, we will be closing early (at 5 pm) on Wednesday November 22 and CLOSED on Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24. |
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Music Speaks: Under a Tree, We Wander Monday, November 13, 2023 - 7:00 PMEast Branch
Joshua Peckins “Music Speaks” violin recitals take listeners on an exciting journey from past to present, featuring classics of the past and contemporary pieces by living composers, with rich commentary and stories about the composers and music. An illuminating educational experience, as well as an opportunity to hear classical violin performance up close, these programs are a welcoming invitation to the violin and its repertoire of old and present day. Click here for Peckins' full biography. Questions? Contact Liam at lokeefe@somervillema.gov |
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Join the Somerville Public Library and a representative from the ACLU for a workshop on understanding your legal rights in the US.
Everyone has basic rights under the U.S. Constitution and civil rights laws. Learn about your right to be free from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, or national origin, and how the law protects you. This workshop will cover: - What does discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, or national origin look like?
- What your rights are and how to exercise them
- What to do if you believe your rights have been violated
Questions? Contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema.gov |
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Understanding Implicit Bias with Project Implicit Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 7:00 PMAuditorium, Central Library
Join the Somerville Public Library for a workshop on understanding implicit bias. The goal of this workshop is to help people become more aware of implicit bias and, more importantly, to use that awareness to align their actions with their intentions, make better decisions, and build lives where everyone can thrive.
Questions? Contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema.gov |
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Open Sewing Hours at West
Tuesdays - 2:30 PM
West Branch Community Room
Join us at the West Branch for open sewing hours. We have sewing machines, ironing boards and irons, and plenty more to help you complete your project. In need of a large space to spread out a project for finishing? We can do that too!
Questions? Email Brigid at bblack@somervillema.gov
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Mindful Unwind: Yoga Care with Jenn for the Holiday Season Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 12:30 PMCentral Library Auditorium OR Zoom
De-stress with some mindful yoga during this hectic holiday season!
Join local yoga teacher, Jenn Falk, for 4 consecutive Tuesdays between the Thanksgiving holiday and the new year. Jenn will offer a lunch hour practice geared toward allowing yourself to unwind and rest in the busy moments of the season.
Questions? Contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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Bilingual Storytelling: Day of the Dead
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 4:00 PM
Central Library AuditoriumBilingual Storytelling for Day of the Dead looks at I remember Abuelito: A Day of the Death Story. This Mexican holiday is a celebration where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. In this story a young girl prepares to honor her beloved grandfather. She misses him very much and is excited for his spirit to visit that night. This program is a family oriented Spanish immersion for those who practice the language or for those who want to learn. The program includes bilingual storytelling, music and dance, dynamic games, and arts and crafts! Ages 5+. Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema.gov
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Wee Wear the Crowns!
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 6:30 PM
East Branch
Kids, teens, adults, and families of all ages: Join racial justice educators Wee The People for "Wee Wear The Crowns!", a radical celebration of Black experience focused on an icon of Black resistance: Freedom fighter Toussaint Louverture & the Haitian Revolution.
Together we will explore Black identity, expression, and experience through storytelling and art-making grounded in unapologetic JOY!
Questions? Contact Kerry at keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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Native American Artifacts and (LIVE!) Birds of Prey Saturday, November 18, 2023 - 2:00 PMCentral Library Auditorium Wingmasters returns to the Central Library with their Native American Artifacts and Birds of Prey program! This program combines 4 LIVE birds of prey with authentic indigenous artifacts, many of museum quality. This program shows how different Native American cultures transformed natural materials into objects of beauty and drama, from shields and headdresses to clothing and jewelry.
For ages 8 and up only.
Questions? Contact Keri at kbradeen@somervillema.gov
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11:00 AM
West Branch Community Room |
10:30 AM Central Library Auditorium |
Monday, November 20 6:30 PM Central Library Children's Room |
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Recommended for kids age 8 and older, tweens, and teens.
Questions? Contact Ellen at ejacobs@somervillema.gov
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(Virtual) Navigating College Admissions Successfully in 2023
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 7:00 PM
On Zoom, registration required
Families approaching the college admissions process are welcome to join this Zoom presentation to help understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.
Recommended for parents and their high school teens.
Led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (standoutforcollege.com)
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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T(w)een Writing Class at West Wednesday, November 15, 2023 6:30—8:30 PM
West Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)
Do you dream of becoming an author but don't know where to start? This writing class for teens & tweens is a crash course on how to write a book. We'll cover the basics of developing characters, constructing a plot, picking a point of view, and creating (and resolving!) conflict. Participants will also get a chance to brainstorm story ideas and start writing! Questions about the class? Contact Katherine at writerkatherineo@gmail.com
This program is perfect for people participating in our Book Publishing Program! Questions on that? Contact Alison at amitchell@somervillema.gov This program is supported in part by the Somerville Arts Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. |
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 Hollis's cooking style is effervescent and makes baking seem effortless, which is why I'm highly recommending Baking Yesteryear. As someone who is not a cook or regular baker, I felt like I could accomplish the recipes, AND it was great to see so many different items from different times in history. - Kerry, Head of Adult Services |
 Discover a potpourri of flavors in this incredible baking book by The Great British Bake Offs Chetna Makan. These baking recipes are an enticing way to spend a cold fall day in New England! - Carrie, Reference Librarian |
 This baking cookbook is perfectly adaptable for all seasons and all occasions - the versatility of it makes it a great addition to any cookbook shelf! Check out the fall recipes for inspiration while the leaves change and the cold sets in.- Laura, Generalist Librarian |
 Cooks of all ages will find this recipe book (geared towards teens) a staple in making healthy, green recipes - with a vegetarian twist! For example, have you ever used avocado in a chocolate chip cookie? - Meghan, East Branch Children's Librarian |
 I always have to throw this in for people with celiac disease - our family favorite, Gluten Free Baking Classics. Here, you'll find gluten-free recipes and tips on how to measure and work gluten-free flour into your baking! - Alison, West Branch Children's Librarian |
 The baking recipes in this new cookbook look great - cookies especially! There are lots of delicious sounding recipes for the upcoming holiday season with great recipe writing, technique tips, and illustrations. - Meg, Technical Services Librarian |
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