The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in July!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Blocks and Bricks
Children aged 18 months and older, along with their caregivers, can explore creativity through free play with a variety of blocks and LEGO bricks.
Time: 10 am
Dates: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Family Storytime
Brain-building activities, songs, stories, and rhymes.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: July 11, 18, 25
Sleeping Beauty Storytime with Roxey Ballet Company
Discover a special storytime featuring a professional dancer portraying different characters from “Sleeping Beauty.”
Time: 11 am
Date: July 19
Dessert Decorating Fun
Kids can unleash their creativity by decorating yummy treats with frosting, sprinkles, and more!
Time: 11 am
Date: July 22
Crafternoon
Choose from a variety of crafts to help clear out the craft closet! There will be a lacing craft, a string art craft, painted “stained glass,” and more. Supplies are available while they last.
Time: 12 pm
Date: July 25
Pigments of Your Imagination Magic Show
Explore art and the limits of your imagination as stories come to life with magic, drawings jump off the page, and we take a thrilling reading adventure.
Time: 11 am
Date: July 26
Elementary school students
Books & Ballet
A fun and creative way to introduce children to learn the foundations of ballet through movement and stories.
Time: 5 pm
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Publish Your Own Book
Calling all young authors! Write and illustrate your own book. The library will bind your book and display your book on our “Young Authors” shelf.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: July 12
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: July 15
Time Travelers
Travel back in time to the Harlem Renaissance. You will be inspired by the artists and musicians who lived during this pivotal time. You will create your own mixed media artwork.
Time: 5:30 pm
Date: July 16
High School
Your Move
Join our participant-led Chess Program where players bring their own knowledge and skills to the board.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: July 3, 17, 31
Japanese Stab Bookbinding
Create a book using a traditional Japanese sewing pattern.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: July 7
Drop in and Draw with Blue Marble Studio
Join us for an informal gathering to sit and draw. Intended for those who want to learn the basics, practice their skills, experiment with drawing materials, and meet other artists in the community.
Time: 6 pm
Date: July 24
Adults
Open Archives
Explore Somerville’s local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member.
Time: 10 am
Dates: July 3, 8, 11, 28
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.
Japanese Stab Bookbinding
Create a book using a traditional Japanese sewing pattern.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: July 7
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Immigration Law Presentation
Join us for a presentation about immigration law presented by an attorney through the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: July 8
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator
Office hours for Navigator Exchange Program at Center For Family Services
Time: 12:30 pm
Dates: July 9, 23
Paint Your Own Wine Glass
Paint your own stemless wine glass at the library. All supplies included.
Time: 2:30 pm
Date: July 9
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: July 14
DIY After Dark
Each month, staff member Rachel will show you how to make a different pantry staple from scratch.
Time: 6 pm
Date: July 16
Women’s Rights
Join us for a presentation about women’s rights, presented through the New Jersey State Bar Foundation.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: July 17
Felt Bird Workshop
In this workshop, participants will learn to make their own homemade traditional ornament in the shape of a bird. They will also learn several different stitches used to create their own bird.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: July 19
Chakra Balancing: Flow into Harmony
Are you looking for an opportunity to feel balanced and totally relaxed? Join Susan Niedt for a calming Chakra balancing session using affirmations and titanium chimes.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: July 23
Drop in and Draw with Blue Marble Studio
Join us for an informal gathering to sit and draw. Intended for those who want to learn the basics, practice their skills, experiment with drawing materials, and meet other artists in the community.
Time: 6 pm
Date: July 24
Drop in Craft: Painted Plant Pots
Drop by the Somerville Library between 1 and 4 pm to paint your own plant pot. Supplies will be provided.
Time: 1 pm
Date: July 26
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.