The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening during the month of August!
Infants, toddlers and pre-school
Baby Storytime
This interactive program is filled with brain-building rhymes, movement, songs, and stories. This program is for ages birth to 18 months, with a caregiver.
Time: 10:30am
Dates: August 2, 16, 23
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: August 7, 14, 21
Family Storytime
An interactive storytime with brain-building rhymes, songs, music, and movement for children up to 5 years old.
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 9
Time to Play
Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years).
Time: 10:30 am
Date: August 30
Elementary-school students
STEM Kids
A science activity for elementary-aged children in grades K to 3.
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: August 13
Crafternoon
Make a craft using easily found supplies. This activity is for kids in grades 4 to 6.
Time: 4 pm
Date: August 20
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: August 27
Adventure Awaits: Magic Show
Explore the world and your imaginations as stories come to life with magic and we take a thrilling adventure right in your library. This program is for families (all ages).
Time: 3:30 pm
Date: August 28
High-school students
Teen Leadership Committee
Earn community service hours by helping to plan and organize upcoming programs for teens and assist with ongoing projects at the Children’s Department. This committee is for students in grades 7 to 12.
Time: 6 pm
Date: August 22
Teen Passive Programs- SOMERV
Fun art projects that teens love! ¡Proyectos de arte divertidos que les encantan a los adolescentes!
Time: All day
Date: August 31
Adults
Teen Speak Workshop with Empower Somerset
Learn quick and effective strategies to create and maintain open and healthy relationships with your teen.
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: August 3, 10
Notary Open Hours
No appointment needed for notary service.
Time: 10:15 am
Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: August 12, 19
Passport Services
SCLSNJ is an officially-designated passport application acceptance facility with passport processing hours set for your convenience. By appointment only.
Time: 4 pm
Date: August 14
Thursday Morning Craft: Ribbon Bookmark
Hand sew a bookmark using ribbon, elastic and buttons.
Time: 10 am
Date: August 22
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.