The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in December!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Preschool Storytime
An interactive program that fosters early literacy skills through books, songs, and activities. This program is for ages 3 to 5 years, with a caregiver.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: December 4, 11, 18
Time to Play
Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years).
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: December 6, 20, 27
Storytime with the Sugar Plum Fairy
Discover a magical performance taking you on an adventure through the land of the sweets with a unique reading of “The Nutcracker.”
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: December 10
Baby/Toddler Storytime
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories. This program is for ages birth to 3 years, with a caregiver.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: December 13
Elementary school students
Tinker Lab
Use a variety of materials like loose parts, art supplies, and basic tools to create and make. Grades K to 5.
Time: 5 pm
Date: December 3
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: December 17
Adults
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Navigator Office Hours, Open Enrollment Period
Office Hours with a Health Insurance Navigator for residents seeking help during GetCoveredNJ Open Enrollment Period (November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025).
Time: 12 pm
Dates: December 3, 10, 17
Notary Open Hours
No appointment needed notary service
Time: 10 am to 1:30 pm
Dates: December 4, 11, 18
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: December 7, 21
Connect With A Health Insurance Navigator
Meet with a Health Insurance Navigator to learn more about GetCoveredNJ, NJ Family Care(Medicaid) and understand how to use health insurance.
Time: 12 pm
Date: December 7
Paint & Snack for Adults: Winter Birch Trees
Paint a winter birch tree scene on canvas and snack on goodies at the Library! Presented by Jennifer Moy.
Time: 2 pm
Date: December 7
Wednesday Wellness Yoga
Unwind among the books with gentle evening yoga. Presented by Supriya Mackie, YogaSix, Somerville.
Time: 6 pm
Date: December 11
Passport Services
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only.
Time: 4 to 7 pm
Date: December 18
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.