America's 250th Birthday

Upcoming Programs and Events

Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection during these open archives events with the help of a staff member. No registration required.
June 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Somerville branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on printing.
June 10, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Montgomery branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on printing.
June 11, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Montgomery branch

Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series

Starring Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, and Chris Cooper. Directed by Roland Emmerich.
June 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:45 PM Manville branch

Young Authors Club - Time Travelers!

Stories can be time machines! This week, we will travel back in time 250 years to the Revolutionary War through writing, drawing, and MORE hands-on activities.
June 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Somerville branch

Flag Day Craft

A Flag Day craft will be available between 11am-2pm. Parental supervision is required.
June 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Warren Township branch

Art Academy

Program entry will be granted on a first come, first serve basis. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of the program.
June 15, 2026 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM Montgomery branch

The Coddington Boys Go to War

Discover the history of three Coddington brothers who served in Washington's Army during the American Revolution, presented by researcher and descendant Peter Coddington.
June 16, 2026 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Warren Township branch

Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series

Starring William Daniels, Howard da Silva, Ken Howard, Blythe Danner, and Donald Madden. Directed by Peter H. Hunt.
June 18, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Manville branch

Your Self-Sufficient Self: Colonial Edition

During the Colonial period, households produced and preserved much of their own food. In this program series, you will learn how to prepare items that were consumed then AND still are today.
June 20, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Somerville branch