The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in August!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Family Storytime
Brain-building activities, songs, stories, and rhymes.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: August 1, 8, 15, 29
Chalk the Walk
Grab some chalk and help us brighten the sidewalk leading up to the library with fun and colorful drawings!
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 11
Time to Play
Discover a special storytime featuring a professional dancer portraying different characters from “Sleeping Beauty.”
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 22
Elementary school students
Your Move Community Chess
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: August 14, 28
Read to a Therapy Dog
Practice your reading skills by reading a story to a certified therapy dog. This activity is for kids grades K to 4.
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: August 19
High School
Artist Trading Card Accordion Book
A book with pockets to display and store small-scale artworks.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 11
Painted Canvas Shoes
Join us to paint a pretty design on canvas shoes. You must supply the shoes, we will supply the paint.
Time: 2:30 pm
Date: August 13
Drop In Craft: Rock Painting
Stop by the library to decorate small rocks between 1 and 4 pm.
Time: 1 pm
Date: August 23
Adults
The Unraveled: Somerville’s Knitting and Crochet Group
Make creations for yourself and your loved ones, or donate to those in need. First and third Saturdays each month. For experts, novices, and everyone in between.
Time: 11 am
Dates: August 2, 16
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Open Archives
Explore Somerville’s local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member.
Dates and times
- August 7 at 10 am
- August 8 at 3 pm
- August 12 at 2:30 pm
- August 25 at 6 pm
Health Screening: Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
Have your cholesterol and blood pressure tested by a Somerset County Health Department nurse. Zufall Health, NORWESCAP, and Health Ed Team will be available as resources. No registration required.
Time: 11 am
Date: August 9
Artist Trading Card Accordion Book
A book with pockets to display and store small-scale artworks.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 11
Pride Social Hour
Join us for Pride Social Hour, a monthly event for LGBTQ+ adults. Each month offers a new activity. Pride Social Hour is the perfect opportunity to connect with others in a supportive environment.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: August 11
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator
Office hours for Navigator Exchange Program at Center For Family Services
Time: 12:30 pm
Dates: August 13, 27
Painted Canvas Shoes
Join us to paint a pretty design on canvas shoes. You must supply the shoes, we will supply the paint.
Time: 2:30 pm
Date: August 13
Beginner Crochet with CreativeBug
Follow along with the online instructor from the library’s CreativeBug resource. The library provides the tools and supplies you’ll need to get started.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 16
DIY After Dark
Each month, staff member Rachel will show you how to make a different pantry staple from scratch.
Time: 6 pm
Date: August 20
Drop In Craft: Rock Painting
Stop by the library to decorate small rocks between 1 and 4 pm.
Time: 1 pm
Date: August 23
Passport Services
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only. Schedule at https://sclsnj.org/passports/.
Time: 4 pm
Date: August 27
Contact
The Somerville Library is located at 35 West End Ave. If you have any questions about these programs, please call 908-458-8445 or email somerville@SCLibNJ.org.