The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in January!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Time to Play
Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years).
Time: 10:30 am
Dates: January 3, 31
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: January 10, 17, 24
Author Visit with M.O. Yuksel: Storytime and Craft
Celebrate Muslim American Heritage Month with local author M.O. Yuksel as she reads an excerpt from her book “One Wish.”
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: January 14
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: January 7
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: January 21
Adults
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: January 4, 18
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: January 6, 13, 20, 27
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: January 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday Wellness Yoga
Unwind among the books with gentle evening yoga. Presented by Supriya Mackie, YogaSix, Somerville.
Time: 6 pm
Date: January 8
And the Winner Is…
A month-long celebration of award-winning, must-see documentaries.
Time: 6 pm
Dates: January 8, 15, 22, 29
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: January 11
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: January 14, 21, 28
Tarot And Art for the New Year
Tarot cards serve as a gateway to self-discovery. Presented by Alyssa Short.
Time: 3 pm
Date: January 25
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.