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Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection!
2026-01-06 14:30:00 2026-01-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Archives Explore Somerville's local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member. No registration required. Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1

Tuesday, January 06
2:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 14:30:00 2026-01-06 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Archives Explore Somerville's local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member. No registration required. Somerville branch - Adult Services Programs 1

Somerville branch

Adult Services Programs 1

Explore Somerville's local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member. No registration required.

The Somerville library’s local history collection contains:

  • Somerville High School Yearbooks & Valkyries
  • Many books about Somerville and Somerset County history
  • Somerville City Directories
  • Somerville ephemera
  • Library newspaper clippings
  • Somerville local club records
  • and more!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy | History |

TAGS: | localhistory |

Somerville branch
somerville@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8445
Hours
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We're closed Wednesday December 24 due to Christmas Eve
We're closed Thursday December 25 due to Christmas Day
Mon, Dec 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 23 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas Eve)
Thu, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas Day)
Fri, Dec 26 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 28 Closed
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Bad Art Night
Mon, Jan 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Open Archives - Explore Somerville's local history collection!
Tue, Jan 06, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Snowy Mason Jar Luminary
Thu, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Drop In Art Club (All Ages)
Thu, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Family Storytime - Families with children
Fri, Jan 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Cancelled
StretchLab Somerville Pop-Up
Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Young Authors Club (Grades 1-5) - Share your story!
Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services
Perler and Shrinky Dink Studio - Grades 4-6
Mon, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services
Checkmate & Chat - Adult Community Chess
Tue, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Giggles, Glue, and Stoytime Too! - 2 yrs - 5 yrs with their caregiver
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services
Women's Rights Presentation - Presented by New Jersey State Bar Foundation
Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Miss Aly: A Ms. Rachel Impersonator (Offsite Program) - Ages 2-5
Fri, Jan 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
The Unraveled: Somerville's Knitting and Crochet Group - (adults and teens)
Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Programs 2
Your Self-Sufficient Self - (adults and teens)
Sat, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Programs 2
Zine Night with Blue Marble Studio - (ages 12-adult)
Wed, Jan 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Open Archives - Explore Somerville's local history collection!
Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
Adult Services Programs 1
Drop In Art Club (All Ages)
Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Family Storytime - Families with children
Fri, Jan 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services
Drop In Craft: Painted Tote Bags
Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Dosti & Chai: Demonstration & Tasting
Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Main Reading Room
Speed Friending
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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