Bomb Threat Cancels Drag Story Hour in Somerville

A Drag Story Hour event for children at the Somerville Public Library was canceled due to a bomb threat that prompted an evacuation shortly before it was scheduled to begin. The event, organized by the Boston chapter of Drag Story Hour, was met by both protesters and a larger group of supporters, highlighting a divide in community response. Somerville City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen condemned the actions of the protesters, characterizing them as 'bigoted right-wing cowards,' while also noting that the bomb threat is under investigation. Although no bomb was found, police are looking into whether the threat is connected to the protests and if it constitutes a hate crime. Members of the far-right group Super Happy Fun America, who claimed credit for the protests, have distanced themselves from the bomb threat, labeling it as unacceptable. The incident reflects ongoing tensions surrounding LGBTQ+ events and community acceptance.