The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in June!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Coloring Contest
Join our month-long coloring contest in celebration of the summer reading theme “Color Our World.” Get creative and see your artwork displayed in the library’s Youth Services area!
Time: All day
Dates: June 1 to June 30
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: June 4, 11, 18, 25
Time to Play
Organized play stations and toys will be available for children and caregivers. For children 0-5 years.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 6
Bubble Party
Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with giant bubbles, bubble snow, bubble foam, and even the chance to be inside a bubble!
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: June 30
Elementary school students
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: June 24
Bubble Party
Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with giant bubbles, bubble snow, bubble foam, and even the chance to be inside a bubble!
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: June 30
High School
Non-Adhesive Bookbinding: Dos-à-dos
Learn how to create a back-to-back book, a binding called Dos-à-dos in French. It’s two books in one!
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 23
Artist Trading Cards
Create small-scale artworks (2.5″ x 3.5″) for yourself or sharing.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 30
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
English Conversation Group
Practice speaking English in a friendly setting. Intermediate English skills are required. Hosted by SCLSNJ staff in partnership with the Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
The CJFHC will have materials to support Early Childhood Development, and families will have the chance to complete the Ages and Stages Questionnaire, a developmental assessment tool scored by early childhood education professionals to evaluate whether a child’s development is on track.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 6
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.
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: June 9
Mini Desert Terrarium Class
Join us to create your own mini desert terrarium. All supplies will be provided.
Time: 2:30 pm
Date: June 17
Requirements for Naturalization
This program is intended to raise awareness about the rights, responsibilities and importance of U.S. citizenship and provide information on the naturalization process and USCIS educational resources.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: June 18
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: June 21
Non-Adhesive Bookbinding: Dos-à-dos
Learn how to create a back-to-back book, a binding called Dos-à-dos in French. It’s two books in one!
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 23
Pride Paint & Snack
Paint your own pride themed canvas in honor of Pride Month! Paint and other supplies will be provided. Light refreshments will be included to snack on.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: June 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: June 25
Wednesday Wellness Yoga Class
Unwind among the books with gentle evening yoga.
Time: 6 pm
Date: June 25
Drop in Craft: Oil Pastels
Drop by the library between 1 and 4pm to create your own oil pastel drawing. All supplies will be provided.
Time: 1 pm
Date: June 28
Artist Trading Cards
Create small-scale artworks (2.5″ x 3.5″) for yourself or sharing.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: June 30
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.