The Somerville Public Library offers fun activities, games, workshops, and programs for all ages. Check out what’s happening in November!
Infants, toddlers, and pre-school
Time to Play
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Launch Party
Organized play stations and toys will be available for caregivers and children (birth to 5 years).
Time: 10:30 am
Date: November 1
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: November 6, 13, 20, 27
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: November 8, 22
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: November 15
Elementary school students
Celebrate Diwali: Coconut Ladoos, Story, & Craft
Celebrate the Festival of Lights by making no-cook coconut ladoos, hear a story, and create Diwali greeting cards!
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: November 4
Tinker Lab
Use a variety of materials like loose parts, art supplies, and basic tools to create and make. Grades 2-6.
Time: 5:00 pm
Date: November 5
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: November 12
High school students
Create a Thanksgiving Greeting Card
Celebrate the season of Thanksgiving by crafting a fun fold 3-D card incorporating all the colors of Fall. This activity is for ages 12 and up. Presented by Alicia Vincelette.
Time: 1:00 pm
Date: November 23
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: 11:00 am
Dates: November 2, 16
Dungeons and Dragons
For new and experienced players. This will be a participant-led program.
Time: 5:30 pm
Dates: November 4, 11, 18, 25
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: November 5, 12, 26
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: 12:00 pm
Dates: November 5, 12, 26
Wednesday Wellness Yoga
Unwind among the books with gentle evening yoga. Presented by Supriya Mackie, YogaSix, Somerville.
Time: 10:30 am 6 pm
Date: November 13 (the other dates in this series were cancelled)
Notary Open Hours
No appointment needed Notary Service
Time: 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Dates: November 6, 13, 20, 27
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: 12:00 pm
Date: November 9
The Workshop – Cinnamon ornaments
You’ll learn a new skill at each session of The Workshop. At this one, staff member Rachel Bohach will show you how to make cinnamon ornaments using only two ingredients.
Time: 10:00 am
Date: November 11
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.