America's 250th Birthday

Upcoming Programs and Events

Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection during open archives hours with the help of a staff member. No registration required.
August 6, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Somerville branch

Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series

Starring Nicolas Cage, Justin Bartha, Diane Kruger, Jon Voight, and Helen Mirren. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
August 6, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:15 PM Manville branch

The Real Housewives of New Jersey:

Early American women's kitchen gardens were practical, functional spaces located close to the house, filled with a mix of vegetables, fruits, and herbs for culinary, medicinal and household uses.
August 6, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Bridgewater branch

Revolutionary Spies

Learn about different spy techniques during the revolution and try some out for yourself!
August 6, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Somerville branch

Rev250 Makerspace - Kids & Families (Offsite Program)

Experiment, make, and create like a craftsperson living in 1776.
August 8, 2026 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Somerville branch

Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general. Suitable for children 8 and up.
August 8, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Manville branch

Book Bites

A hands-on culinary program with a slice of story time to learn food handling skills and explore new reads.
August 10, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Montgomery branch

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution:

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) painted scores of portraits in his lifetime, including the first five presidents from life, leaving a memorable legacy of work that influenced many generations of painters.
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Warren Township branch

Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection during open archives hours with the help of a staff member. No registration required.
August 11, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM 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 weaving.
August 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Montgomery branch