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Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection!
2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 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

Monday, February 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-23 18:00:00 2026-02-23 19:00:00 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 Monday January 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed
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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
Rescheduled
Speed Friending
Mon, Jan 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Monday, March 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cozy Cups & Chapters - All ages
Tue, Jan 27, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Main Reading Room
Silent Book Club - It's like happy hour for introverts
Tue, Jan 27, 6:15pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Somerville Stitchers
Wed, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Programs 1
Storytime and Craft - grades K - 5th
Thu, Jan 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Cocoa and Coloring - Ages 2-5 with caregiver
Fri, Jan 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Cocoa and Coloring - Grades K-5
Fri, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services
Open Archives - Explore Somerville's local history collection!
Tue, Feb 03, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Paint Your Date - A Valentine's Date Night
Tue, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Suite 400
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Your Move - Community Chess
Thu, Feb 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Pottery Hand-Build Workshop - Presented by BISC Pottery Studio
Mon, Feb 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Somerset Business Hub
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Paint a Valentine's Day Rock - Community Rock Garden
Tue, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Checkmate & Chat - Adult Community Chess
Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Somerville Stitchers
Wed, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Adult Services Programs 1
Giggles, Glue, and Storytime Too! - (2yrs - 5 yrs with caregiver)
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Valentine's Day Cards - Drop In Craft
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Drop-In Art Club (Kids & Families)
Thu, Feb 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Young Authors Club (Grades 1-5) - Share your story!
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services
Tarot Meetup - Monthly
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Programs 2
Drop-In Craft: Origami Heart Corner Bookmark - All Ages
Thu, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Dungeons and Dragons (Adults) - Participant-led program for new and experienced players
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Your Move - Community Chess
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Family Storytime - (families with children)
Fri, Feb 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
The Unraveled: Somerville's Knitting and Crochet Group - (adults and teens)
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Your Self-Sufficient Self - (adults and teens)
Sat, Feb 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Programs 2
Open Archives - Explore Somerville's local history collection!
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services Programs 1
Read with Pride Book Club - (Adults)
Mon, Feb 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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