BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Goings On//goingson.co//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GoingsOn — Greater Boston — Somerville X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1c5a0f3eedf5e775@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261112T160000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at West DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chi ldren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCome meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walkin g -- no walkers\, please\, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing song s and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and community. Baby Lapsit is drop-in -- come whenever your schedule permits!\nThursdays at 11am in the West Branch Children's Room.\n\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/baby-lapsi t-at-west-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:22dedaf9e41f08ae@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261112T180000Z DTEND:20261112T190000Z SUMMARY:Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somervill e Family Learning Collaborative) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 1:00—2:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentr al Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nSomerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thur sday from 1 - 2:30 PM\nCome get support from fellow parents and provide de velopmentally appropriate play for your baby\nThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event. For questions\, please contact karcangeli@k12.somerville.ma.us. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/babys-f irst-playgroup-and-new-parent-support-group-with-somerville-family-learni- 2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43b19e9f5783e379@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261112T210000Z DTEND:20261112T220000Z SUMMARY:Lego Club at Central DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 4:00—4:45 PM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nBuild with Le gos in the Children's Room on the second Thursday of each month! All mater ials will be provided. This event is for ages 3 and up.\n\nQuestions? Cont act Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/lego-cl ub-at-central-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e8ec80e466753f58@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261112T230000Z DTEND:20261113T000000Z SUMMARY:Writers' Den DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTeens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Writers' Den! Write alongside your peers i n a chill\, laid-back atmosphere. We'll have snacks\, creative prompts\, a nd (if you want it) feedback from your fellow writers.\nThe Writers' Den m eets every Thursday night at the Central Library.\nQuestions? Contact Anna : abaynton@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/writers -den-2026-11-12?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ce3dbf8347c488bb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261113T153000Z DTEND:20261113T163000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Central DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us for s tories\, songs\, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!\nQu estions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/toddler -storytime-at-central-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:986573ea4d1e1c1c@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261113T160000Z DTEND:20261113T170000Z SUMMARY:Storytime at West DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 13\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Child ren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0 2144\nJoin us for stories and songs! All ages welcome.\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/storytime- at-west-2026-11-13?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f1df97b3a3d9844a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261114T160000Z DTEND:20261114T170000Z SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime at West DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 14\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chi ldren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCan't join us doing the week? It's Saturday Storytime at the West Branch! All ages welcome.\nQuestions: Contact Alison: amitchell@somerville ma.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/saturday-s torytime-at-west-2026-11-14?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f5e774c6ce616904@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052556Z DTSTART:20261115T163000Z DTEND:20261115T173000Z SUMMARY:Jam Bands From Jammin with You DESCRIPTION:Back Room · Teen bands JAM to fan favorites LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA 02144\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/the-burren/jam-bands-f rom-jammin-with-you-2026-11-15?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1743757c63fbde86@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261116T160000Z DTEND:20261116T170000Z SUMMARY:Storytime in French/L’heure du conte en français (West) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Child ren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0 2144\nJoin the International School of Boston for a French Storytime!\nEnj oy classic books read aloud in French and learn simple vocabulary and ever yday words through interactive activities. No prior French experience is n eeded\; this program is designed to spark curiosity\, build cultural aware ness\, and make language learning fun for all! \nCaregivers are invited t o participate with their learner and enjoy coffee or tea sponsored by the International School of Boston. \nAll ages welcome. Questions? Contact A lison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/storytime- in-french-lheure-du-conte-en-francais-west-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_m edium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43f47aa15800b127@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261116T230000Z DTEND:20261117T000000Z SUMMARY:Pajama Storytime at Central DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 16\, 2026 6:00—6:30 PM\nChildren's Room\nCe ntral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us for a m onthly pajama storytime at the Central Library Children's Room! Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to snuggle with while we read stories and s ing songs! Ages 3-7. This week's theme is Harvest Festivals.\nQuestions? C ontact Tammy at tmckanan@somervillema. gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/pajama- storytime-at-central-2026-11-16?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8233010bc3c6ba11@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261117T153000Z DTEND:20261117T163000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at Central DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\ nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nVisit the Ce ntral Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! C ome and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). W e'll read stories\, sing songs\, and do fingerplays\, then have time for c onversation and community.\n\nQuestions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somerv illema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/baby-la psit-at-central-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96986338d71588f9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261117T160000Z DTEND:20261117T170000Z SUMMARY:STEAM Team (ages 2+) at West DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nWest Branch C hildren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA \, 02144\nCome join Jen at the West Branch Library and become a little eng ineer! We will use several different STEM themed toys to build\, create\, and experiment! Each month will have a different theme to explore! \nWe w ill use Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics (STEAM ) to discover\, explore and grow!\nThis program is directed for kids ages 2 & up. \nQuestions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/steam-team -ages-2-at-west-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9798a0564ccd4bfb@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261117T223000Z DTEND:20261117T233000Z SUMMARY:Board Game Night for Teens DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 2026 5:30—8:30 PM\nTeen Room\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us in the Teen Room for a chill game night! Come play an old favorite game or try out a n ew one. We'll have a range of options\, including board games\, card games \, and Jenga.\nThis event is intended for youth 11+.\nQuestions? Contact A nna at abaynton@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/board-g ame-night-for-teens-2026-11-17?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96bb0d134fc0b3dd@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261118T153000Z DTEND:20261118T163000Z SUMMARY:Spanish Storytime at Central/Cuentos en español at Central DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Roo m\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin Gabi for songs and stories in Spanish!\n¡Cuentos en español con Gabi!\nQuesti ons/preguntas? Contact Ellen: ejacobs@somervillema.gov or Annie aschapira@ somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/spanish -storytime-at-central-cuentos-en-espanol-at-central-2026-11-18?utm_source= ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e1cd602c8a81610e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261118T160000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z SUMMARY:Music with Little Groove at West DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 11:00 AM—12:00 PM\nWest Branch Children's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCome sing and dance with Little Groove Music! All ages welcome .\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/music-with -little-groove-at-west-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:902379812e2193b9@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261118T190000Z DTEND:20261118T200000Z SUMMARY:Lego Club at West DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 18\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nWest Branch Chil dren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nWe provide the Lego\, you provide the creativity! Come join us & br ing a friend!!\nQuestions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/lego-club- at-west-2026-11-18?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1e2e915a5e301e67@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261119T160000Z DTEND:20261119T170000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at West DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chi ldren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCome meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walkin g -- no walkers\, please\, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing song s and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and community. Baby Lapsit is drop-in -- come whenever your schedule permits!\nThursdays at 11am in the West Branch Children's Room.\n\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/baby-lapsi t-at-west-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:10f74be644db1a6a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261119T180000Z DTEND:20261119T190000Z SUMMARY:Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somervill e Family Learning Collaborative) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 1:00—2:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentr al Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nSomerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thur sday from 1 - 2:30 PM\nCome get support from fellow parents and provide de velopmentally appropriate play for your baby\nThis event is free and open to the public. This is not a library event. For questions\, please contact karcangeli@k12.somerville.ma.us. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/babys-f irst-playgroup-and-new-parent-support-group-with-somerville-family-learni- 2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94f8ac7e348df67e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261119T203000Z DTEND:20261119T213000Z SUMMARY:Therapy Dog for Young Readers at Central DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 3:30—5:00 PM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nNew or nervou s readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles\, a certified therapy dog\, who will be a patient and non-judgm ental audience!\nWaffles will be accompanied by his human handler.  This program is recommended for ages 4 through 11.  Please sign up on this pag e\; each registered participant will be assigned a 10-minute time slot via email prior to the event.  Registration will open on the Monday before e ach session\, and close on the following Thursday morning.\nQuestions? Con tact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov.\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/16/2026 9:00 AM and 11/19/2026 9:00 AM . LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/therapy -dog-for-young-readers-at-central-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=ref erral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:963b637455858927@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261119T230000Z DTEND:20261120T000000Z SUMMARY:Writers' Den DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 19\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTeens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Writers' Den! Write alongside your peers i n a chill\, laid-back atmosphere. We'll have snacks\, creative prompts\, a nd (if you want it) feedback from your fellow writers.\nThe Writers' Den m eets every Thursday night at the Central Library.\nQuestions? Contact Anna : abaynton@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/writers -den-2026-11-19?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b1f2f149a0da8516@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261120T153000Z DTEND:20261120T163000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Central DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us for s tories\, songs\, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!\nQu estions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/toddler -storytime-at-central-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:659d5bfaf2952bd0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261120T160000Z DTEND:20261120T170000Z SUMMARY:Baby Rave at West DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 20\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Child ren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0 2144\nIt's a BABY RAVE at the West Branch!\nJoin us for music\, dancing\, and fun. \nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/baby-rave- at-west-2026-11-20?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0fcb5320b442980e@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261121T140000Z DTEND:20261121T150000Z SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 21\, 2026 9:00 AM—12:50 PM\nWest Branch C hildren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA \, 02144\nIt's Scavenger Hunt Saturday at West! Find all the pictures and get a small prize.\nIntended for ages 0-12.\n\nQuestions? Contact Jen: jol eary@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/scavenger- hunt-saturday-at-west-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:26088bd105cda771@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052556Z DTSTART:20261121T163000Z DTEND:20261121T173000Z SUMMARY:The Real School of Music Ensemble Showcase DESCRIPTION:Back Room · Featuring Burlington youth and adult ensemble LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA 02144\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/the-burren/the-real-sc hool-of-music-ensemble-showcase-2026-11-21?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=refer ral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0454b0395b715a19@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261123T230000Z DTEND:20261124T000000Z SUMMARY:Write Nite (part of the West Branch Book Publishing Program) DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 23\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nWest Branch Childre n's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 021 44\nDrop-in writing space for members of the West Branch Book Publishing P rogram only. \nRegistration encouraged but not required.\nQuestions? Cont act Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov\nRegister online between 9/28/2026 9:00 AM and 11/23/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/write-nite -part-of-the-west-branch-book-publishing-program-2026-11-23?utm_source=ics &utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91f14d0fac7c7605@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261124T153000Z DTEND:20261124T163000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at Central DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 24\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\ nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nVisit the Ce ntral Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! C ome and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). W e'll read stories\, sing songs\, and do fingerplays\, then have time for c onversation and community.\n\nQuestions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somerv illema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/baby-la psit-at-central-2026-11-24?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:2a8f0c77969cde75@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261125T180000Z DTEND:20261125T190000Z SUMMARY:Video Game Hangout! for t/weens DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026 1:00—3:00 PM\nAuditorium\nCent ral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nMake the most of your Wednesday with a Video Game hangout! The library will set up a Switch console in the auditorium with Marko Kart and Super Smash Bros for teens and tweens (ages 10-18) to play.\nHappens the last Wednesday of the month\ , unless a holiday interrupts. \nRegistration will be at the door to ensu re everyone gets a turn. First-come\, first-served! \nQuestions? Contact Niki at nbavar@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/video-g ame-hangout-for-t-weens-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8a4969f2a5717006@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261125T190000Z DTEND:20261125T200000Z SUMMARY:Board Game Day at West DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 25\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nWest Branch Chil dren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nIt's Half-Day Wednesday at the West Branch Library!! Come join us f or some board game fun! Intended for kids and tweens up to 8th grade\; und er age 8 with a grownup\, please. \nNo Registration Required.\nQuestions? Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/board-game -day-at-west-2026-11-25?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e545456d48a103b2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261126T230000Z DTEND:20261127T000000Z STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - Chill Craft Night for Teens! DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 26\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTeens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to join us for a chill craft night in the teen ro om. All are welcome\, no experience needed. Snacks and good vibes provided .\nQuestions? Contact Niki: nbavar@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/cancele d-chill-craft-night-for-teens-2026-11-26?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referra l END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1bc7a4bdb909d607@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261126T230000Z DTEND:20261127T000000Z STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - Writers' Den DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 26\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nLibrary Director' s Office\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTee ns and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Writers' Den! Write alongs ide your peers in a chill\, laid-back atmosphere. We'll have snacks\, crea tive prompts\, and (if you want it) feedback from your fellow writers.\nTh e Writers' Den meets every Thursday night at the Central Library.\nQuestio ns? Contact Anna: abaynton@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/cancele d-writers-den-2026-11-26?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:701a9af9f688aeb3@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261127T153000Z DTEND:20261127T163000Z STATUS:CANCELLED SUMMARY:Cancelled: CANCELED - Toddler Storytime at Central DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 27\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us for s tories\, songs\, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!\nQu estions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/cancele d-toddler-storytime-at-central-2026-11-27?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr al END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f9ab2d075e4f3f19@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261128T160000Z DTEND:20261128T170000Z SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime at West DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 28\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chi ldren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCan't join us doing the week? It's Saturday Storytime at the West Branch! All ages welcome.\nQuestions: Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.go v LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/saturday-s torytime-at-west-2026-11-28?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65495d67718dc7de@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261201T153000Z DTEND:20261201T163000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at Central DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nVisit the Cen tral Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Co me and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We 'll read stories\, sing songs\, and do fingerplays\, then have time for co nversation and community.\n\nQuestions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervi llema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/baby-la psit-at-central-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6ae5049b55fb0dc2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261202T000000Z DTEND:20261202T010000Z SUMMARY:Keep Calm and Color On (for Adults) DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 1\, 2026 7:00—8:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTake an evening to r elax with your friends at the SPL and color your stress away! \nWe'll pro vide a variety of coloring sheets\, as well as pencils\, markers\, and eve n crayons for you to color to your heart's content.\n\nWe will also have s ome calming tunes and tasty beverages to sip.\nQuestions? Contact Kerry: k eodonnell@somervillema.gov\nWe love kids\, but this program is for adults ages 18+.\n\nRegistration not yet open\, but you can register online betwe en 11/10/2026 9:00 AM and 12/1/2026 5:00 PM. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/keep-ca lm-and-color-on-for-adults-2026-12-01?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:804f1a5e04124cf2@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261202T190000Z DTEND:20261202T200000Z SUMMARY:Free Choice CRAFTernoon at Central DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 2:00—5:30 PM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nDraw\, paint\ , glue\, bead\, and create with the library's available craft supplies! Ma ke something from one of our suggestions or from your own ideas.\nDrop in to the Children's Room at any time throughout the afternoon\, and be prepa red to take your projects home when you leave.\nQuestions? Contact Annie a t aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/free-ch oice-crafternoon-at-central-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4042ebaa3ab769db@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261202T190000Z DTEND:20261202T200000Z SUMMARY:Half Day Wednesday at West: Bingo! DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 2\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nWest Branch Child ren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0 2144\nJoin us in the Children's Room at West every Wednesday from 2-4pm!\n Today\, we'll be playing Book Bingo at 2pm\, 2:30pm\, and 3pm.\nAll ages w elcome\, under 8 with a grownup\, please.\nQuestions? Contact Jen: joleary @somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/half-day-w ednesday-at-west-bingo-2026-12-02?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8e48a474c4abca5b@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261203T160000Z DTEND:20261203T170000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at West DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chil dren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCome meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking -- no walkers\, please\, for the safety of the babies!). We'll sing songs and read stories and leave lots of time for conversation and community. B aby Lapsit is drop-in -- come whenever your schedule permits!\nThursdays a t 11am in the West Branch Children's Room.\n\nQuestions? Contact Alison: a mitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/baby-lapsi t-at-west-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57bbab2e07d8e4da@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261203T180000Z DTEND:20261203T190000Z SUMMARY:Baby’s First Playgroup & New Parent Support Group (with Somervill e Family Learning Collaborative) DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 1:00—2:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nSomerville Family L earning Collaborative (SFLC) hosts a New Parents Support Group every Thurs day from 1 - 2:30 PM\nCome get support from fellow parents and provide dev elopmentally appropriate play for your baby\nThis event is free and open t o the public. This is not a library event. For questions\, please contact karcangeli@k12.somerville.ma.us. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/babys-f irst-playgroup-and-new-parent-support-group-with-somerville-family-learni- 2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:4f212a9b4f51b569@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261203T230000Z DTEND:20261204T000000Z SUMMARY:Writers' Den DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026 6:00—8:00 PM\nTeen Room\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nTeens and tweens in grades 7-12 are invited to the Writers' Den! Write alongside your peers in a chill\, laid-back atmosphere. We'll have snacks\, creative prompts\, an d (if you want it) feedback from your fellow writers.\nThe Writers' Den me ets every Thursday night at the Central Library.\nQuestions? Contact Anna: abaynton@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/writers -den-2026-12-03?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d09f2b86c2c1689d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261204T153000Z DTEND:20261204T163000Z SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Central DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\nC entral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin us for st ories\, songs\, and rhymes in the Children's Room on Friday mornings!\nQue stions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervillema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/toddler -storytime-at-central-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f8e11cefe0dd1eb5@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261204T160000Z DTEND:20261204T170000Z SUMMARY:Storytime at West DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Childr en's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02 144\nJoin us for stories and songs! All ages welcome.\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/storytime- at-west-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:556c2e837e142758@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261204T210000Z DTEND:20261204T220000Z SUMMARY:LGBTeen+ Club DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 4:00—5:30 PM\nTeen Room\nCentral L ibrary\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nThe LGBTeen+ Club is a n opportunity for queer teens and their allies to connect\, chat\, make fr iends\, and build community! We have a new craft every month\, and snacks always!\nThis is a recurring club every First Friday of the month (unless there's a holiday).\nOpen to queer teens (grades 7-12) and their allies.\n Questions? Contact Niki Bavar at nbavar@somervillema.gov LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/lgbteen -club-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:cc3ae4b2e7e0a21a@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261204T210000Z DTEND:20261204T220000Z SUMMARY:Read to a Dog at West DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 4\, 2026 4:00—5:00 PM\nWest Branch Children 's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0214 4\nCome practice reading and develop confidence (around reading or dogs or both)!\nLoki\, a certified therapy dog\, will be a patient and non-judgme ntal audience\, and will be accompanied by his human Cassandra. Attendees will read in order of arrival.\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somer villema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/read-to-a- dog-at-west-2026-12-04?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f282f54cca1cd8d0@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261205T160000Z DTEND:20261205T170000Z SUMMARY:Saturday Storytime at West DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chil dren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nCan't join us during the week? It's Saturday Storytime at the West Branch! All ages welcome.\nQuestions: Contact Jen: joleary@somervillema.go v LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/saturday-s torytime-at-west-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:f368d8503bfdeaed@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261205T183000Z DTEND:20261205T193000Z SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons with Danger Wizard for ages 8-12 DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 5\, 2026 1:30—4:30 PM\nAuditorium\nCentra l Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nJoin Danger Wizard for an exciting one-shot full of fun and adventure. Embark on perilous jou rneys brimming with monsters\, traps\, and treasure alongside your friends \, or make new ones while you're here! Beginners are encouraged to attend. Character levels will be between levels 1 and 3. Everything you need to p lay will be provided: premade character sheets\, dice\, miniatures\, and a n expert "Danger Master" to lead you on your first (or fiftieth) D&D One-S hot Adventure! Let the magical mayhem commence!\nTo give as many kids as p ossible a chance to participate\, we will be waitlisting those who have al ready attended a session in this Dec-Apr series. If there is room\, you wi ll be moved off the waitlist on the Thursday before the session.\nIntended for ages 8-12.\nQuestions? Contact Anna at abaynton@somervillema.gov.\nRe gistration not yet open\, but you can register online between 11/21/2026 9 :00 AM and 12/4/2026 4:00 PM. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/dungeon s-and-dragons-with-danger-wizard-for-ages-8-12-2026-12-05?utm_source=ics&u tm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a083bd0946e09a79@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052556Z DTSTART:20261206T160000Z DTEND:20261206T170000Z SUMMARY:Matt Heaton's Burren Boogie: Family Music DESCRIPTION:Back Room · Matt Heaton’s fun for the whole family kids show ! LOCATION:The Burren\, 247 Elm St\, Somerville\, MA 02144\, Somerville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/the-burren/matt-heaton s-burren-boogie-family-music-2026-12-06?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:885b7da208e4d47d@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261208T153000Z DTEND:20261208T163000Z SUMMARY:Baby Lapsit at Central DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 10:30—11:00 AM\nChildren's Room\n Central Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nVisit the Cen tral Library Children's Room on Tuesdays at 10:30 am for a baby lapsit! Co me and meet other parents & caregivers of babies (birth - pre-walking). We 'll read stories\, sing songs\, and do fingerplays\, then have time for co nversation and community.\n\nQuestions? Contact Annie at aschapira@somervi llema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/baby-la psit-at-central-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9d530c4b92e48d36@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261208T233000Z DTEND:20261209T003000Z SUMMARY:Midwinter Ghost Stories for Tweens DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 8\, 2026 6:30—7:15 PM\nAuditorium\nCentral Library\n79 Highland Ave\, Somerville \, MA\, 02143\nIt's the darkest tim e of year. Let's tell some stories to match. Gather round for an evening o f bone-chilling folktales perfect for the dead of winter.\nThis program is intended for youth ages 9-13.\nQuestions? Email Anna at abaynton@somervil lema.gov. LOCATION:Central Library\, 79 Highland Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, Some rville URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/arlington/central-library/midwint er-ghost-stories-for-tweens-2026-12-08?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b02ea9b63657bb13@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261209T160000Z DTEND:20261209T170000Z SUMMARY:Multilingual Storytime at West/Cuentos en español/Hora da históri a em português DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 11:00—11:30 AM\nWest Branch Chi ldren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\nJoin us for stories and songs in Spanish and Portuguese with Gabi! ¡Cuentos en español con Gabi! Hora da história em português com Gabi! \nAll ages welcome.\nQuestions? Contact Alison: amitchell@somervillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/multilingu al-storytime-at-west-cuentos-en-espanol-hora-da-historia-em-portugues-2026 -12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referral END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:d0d4d12672dd8d55@goingson.co DTSTAMP:20261110T052549Z DTSTART:20261209T190000Z DTEND:20261209T200000Z SUMMARY:Half Day Wednesday at West: STEM Stations DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2026 2:00—4:00 PM\nWest Branch Child ren's Room (2nd floor)\nWest Branch \n40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 0 2144\nJoin us in the Children's Room at West every Wednesday from 2-4pm!\n This week we will enjoy different STEM toys & activities!\nAll ages welcom e\, under 8 with a grownup\, please.\nQuestions? Contact Jen: joleary@some rvillema.gov LOCATION:West Branch\, 40 College Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, Somervill e URL:https://www.goingson.co/greaterboston/somerville/west-branch/half-day-w ednesday-at-west-stem-stations-2026-12-09?utm_source=ics&utm_medium=referr al END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR