Movie matinees have returned to the Somers Public Library! Fridays at 1 p.m. For more info, check out our Events Page.

November 25 – Jerry and Marge Go Large
December 2 – There will be no movie today due to preparation for our Santa Celebration
December 9 – Christmas in Paradise
December 16 – The Good House
December 23 – The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
December 30 – Dog

 Family Movie Matinee  & Craft- The Grinch (2018) 
Saturday, November 26, 1:00 p.m. 
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for a showing of the holiday movie, “The Grinch” (2018),  rated PG, 85 minutes. Blankets and pillows are welcome. Snacks will be provided. After the movie, stay to make a ornament for your tree. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fiction Book Discussion led by Denise Stankovics
Wednesday, November 30, 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  Join Denise for a discussion of the book Mama’s Bank Account by Kathryn Forbes, and the play based on the book, I Remember Mama by John Van Druten. Copies of the book and play are available at the library. Please call the library to register.

Teen Advisory Board: Wednesday, November 30, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to help promote library services to teens at the Somers Public Library! Share your ideas and thoughts about upcoming programs, materials, and general improvements to help make the library an even better place for you and your friends. You earn 1 hour of community service credit for attending. Giveaways and snacks will be provided. For teens in grades 7-12.  Click HERE to Register.

Santa Celebration, Saturday, December 3
Santa will be visiting the Somers Public Library on Saturday, December 3.  Registration is required. Families can sign up for one of three sessions: 9:00 a.m., 9:45 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Each program will feature the reading of a Christmas story, time to talk with Santa, a snack and a free book at the end of the program. Parents are invited to bring along their cameras and a non-perishable food item for Champ’s Place. Sponsored by the Friends of the Somers Library. Click HERE to register.

Teen Holiday Cookie Decorating
Wednesday, December 7,  3:00  – 4:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7 -12.  Join us for some holiday fun and decorate your own ugly sweater cookies. We will provide you with 2 cookies and all the frosting and candies you need to design and decorate them. Registration is required.  Click HERE to register.

Special Christmas Storytime
Friday, December 9, 10:30 -11:15 a.m.
For ages 2-5 years. Let’s celebrate the holiday season with stories, songs and a craft!  Registration is required. Click HERE to register. 

Learn to Make a Natural Wreath
Saturday, December 10, 11 am
Local Resident, John Clark, will demonstrate how to make a wreath from what you find in nature. Enjoy cookies and cider as you learn. There is a waitlist for this class. Please register if you would like to be added to it.

Click HERE  to Register

Teen Wreath Decorating
Monday, December 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12.  We will supply you with an artificial wreath and all the materials you need (ribbon, ornaments, etc.)  to decorate it for the holidays. Registration is required.  Click HERE to register.

Gingerbread Fun Night –Program is full but click HERE to join the waitlist
Wednesday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 
For ages 3 & up. Decorate your own gingerbread cookie and make an ornament for your tree after a special gingerbread storytime. Children may come in their pajamas. Registration is required.

Teen Movie: Home Alone
Monday, December 19, 3:00 p.m.
For teens in grades 7-12. Relax and enjoy a classic holiday movie with your friends at the library.  We will be showing Home Alone, rated PG, 103 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. No registration required. 

Forest Park Zoo: Wildlife on Wheels
Tuesday, December 27, 2:00 p.m.
An educator from The Forest Park Zoo will bring some animal ambassadors to the library durng school vacation week. They will provide us with information about the animals, including their special adaptations, habitats, behaviors, diets and status in the wild. Space is limited. Registration is required. Click HERE to register. 

       
Craft and Chat – Thursday mornings at 10:00 am –   Join us for a low key time discussing topics of all kinds while working on individual crafting projects.  

Please bring whatever you are currently working on!

Notary Services are now available!
Monday – Wednesday & Friday 10 to 5, Thursdays 12:30 to 8 and one Saturday per month (call to find out availability). Please bring identification and unsigned documents. This is a free service!

Check out all the great museum passes we have available to borrow! Click here.

Somers Public Library provides delivery service to residents of Somers who are home-bound due to illness, surgery, lack of transportation, etc. Call 860-763-3501 and ask for Allison. 

For more information about upcoming virtual programs be sure to check out our  Events Calendar