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February is... ...National Library Lovers' Month The Friends of the Somerville Public Library is a not-for-profit organization that celebrates their love of libraries year round through programming support, sponsoring cultural passes, hosting book sales, and more! Learn more, get involved, and lend your support here. 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 Monday, February 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. |
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Adult Board Game Café Saturday, February 3, 2024 - 2:00 PMCentral Library Auditorium
Come check out the SPL’s board game collection at our Board Game Café! Whether you want to play an old favorite or learn something new, we’ve got you covered. This event is for adults only. Registration is recommended.
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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Chess Nights at the Library Monday, February 5, 2024 - 7:00 PMCentral Library Auditorium
Want to challenge yourself? Love the game of chess? We welcome players of all skill levels to come play and test their skills against other members of the Somerville community. This is not an instructional class. The program is open to everyone. No registration required. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov |
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Board Games for Kids! Wednesdays, February 7 & 28, 2024 - 12:30 PMCentral Library Children's Room
Come and have fun with checkers, chess, Mancala, Scrabble, and other board games on half-day Wednesdays! (This is not an instructional session.) This program is for children. No registration required.
Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov.
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Join local author Laura Beretsky in conversation with Somerville Disability Commission members Harriotte Ranvig and Holly Simione. In addition to Laura sharing an excerpt from her book Seizing Control, the discussion will focus on employment protections offered by the ADA for people with invisible and perceptible disabilities.
Registration required. Questions? Contact Brigid at bblack@somervillema.gov |
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Death Cafe @ Central Library Thursday, February 22, 2024 - 6:30 PMCentral Library Auditorium
Join Sarah Dingee, an End-of-Life Guide & Death Doula through Going With Grace, in a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. This event is free and everyone is welcome. No registration required. Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 11:00 AM
East Branch Did you know that the word YEGO is from Kinyarwanda, and it means YES? Say YES to this coffee sampling and presentation on Rwandan coffee from Yego Coffee founder Francois Tuyishime, for whom coffee has been in the family business for decades. Registration required.
Questions? Contact Brigid: bpigott@somervillema.gov
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Creativity Collective Monday, February 26, 6:30 PM Central Library Auditorium Share your creative energy with other practitioners of art and crafting! Whatever project you'd like to work on - whether you draw, paint, or sculpt; knit, crochet, or sew; enjoy paper crafts, canvases, or fabrics - please bring it with you to the Library to meet and make among others. No official instruction or craft supplies provided. This event is for adults. Registration required.
Questions? Contact Kerry: keodonnell@somervillema.gov
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U.S. Citizenship Preparation Class Saturday, March 2, 2024 - 10:00 AMCentral Library Auditorium The Somerville Public Library in partnership with St. Mark Community Education Program is offering a free, 10 week U.S. Citizenship Prep class. The class will prepare students for the citizenship interview including the 100 civics questions, the reading & writing sections, and interview questions based on your N-400 application. The class will meet on Saturdays from March 2 to May 11. Registration required. Questions? Contact Brigid: bpigott@somervillema.gov
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Central Library Auditorium Registration is required. |
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Virtual on Zoom Registration is required. |
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Central Library Children's Room 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! Ages 4-11. Registration is required and opens on February 26.
Questions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov.
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East Branch Miss Frizzle from the Magic School Bus is coming to the East Branch! Want to learn more about the solar system? This interactive program is presented by Carole Finn-Weidman of Parties by Carole. Ages 3-9. Registration is required.
Questions? Contact Meghan at mforsell@somervillema.gov
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In this charming, feel-good Japanese novel, written as a series of interconnected short stories, the odd librarian at a small community center library recommends improbable books that are just what their readers need. -Karen, Deputy Director |
This book of beautiful black & white photographs captures the depth and breadth of libraries all over the world, each accompanied by geographic information, short descriptions, and a quote. A classic coffee table book that's worth spending time wandering through. -Katie, Senior Subsitute Librarian |
In the short story "The Library of Babel," a universe consists of adjacent rooms filled with every book that has ever existed in every language possible. This thought-provoking story, along with others in the collection, have inspired a multitude of authors, as well as many philosophical discussions. -Carrie, Reference Librarian |
An adventure across time and space, as a young girl becomes a warrior for the forces of knowledge after she discovers a secret doorway to a library that holds all the universe's wisdom. A fantastic adventure, perfect for library lovers! -Alison, Children's Librarian |
A timeless love story set in a secret underground world--a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea. A magical and engrossing experience. -Kyle, Teen Librarian |
A town slowly turning desolate, paranoid, and apathetic under a corrupt mayor. A group of orphans whose family is each other. An outcast ogre. Can the ogress and her orphans point the town toward the real villain before it's too late? -Niki, Senior Subsitute Librarian |
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