Take steps to protect yourself and loved ones against COVID-19, the flu, and other respiratory illnesses. Somerville Health and Human Services department is hosting free vaccine clinics throughout the fall and winter at locations across the city.

On Friday, October 18, hundreds of supporters, donors, and community members will unite at Party Under The Harvest Moon, an annual celebration hosted by Food For Free to celebrate community spirit and raise awareness and funds to fight food insecurity across Eastern Massachusetts. The event goal is to raise $115,000.

“The Central Library will be back to its normal hours next week as planned, and new supports in place will help us foster a safe and positive environment for everyone,” said Mayor Ballantyne. “We appreciate the dedication of our librarians and staff who have worked tirelessly to ensure the library remains a welcoming space.”

Cozy Arts is celebrating the release of its newest Cozy Corner album with a free family event.

Join Max, Trudy, and little Rory for a movement-based singalong followed by art making with Mrs. Flutterby and friends.  Take-home resources include free downloadable music and an accompanying coloring songbook. Appropriate for ages 3+.

By Dennis Fischman

You might think that murder is a purely adult subject, but you’d be mistaken. An increasing number of mysteries books are featuring high school students (like the five held in detention in One of Us is Lying, teenagers (Ingrid Levin-Hill in Down the Rabbit Hole, or even tweens (like the title character in Drew Leclair Gets a Clue, in which it’s character assassination, not literal murder—but when you’re twelve, the stakes seem just as high!).