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April 2024
Teen Peeps Diorama Contest
Teens in middle school and high school are invited to enter the Medford Public Library's always fun Peeps Diorama Contest. You'll have two hours to re-create your favorite pop culture moment with Peeps. All supplies (including Peeps) will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any extra supplies that you would like to use. After the event, all dioramas will go on display in the Teen Section so people can vote for their favorites. After one week, the winner…
Find out more »Library Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents another Digital Resources Workshop, teaching you how to access eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and music, databases, and more. Your library card gives you access to language learning; lifelong learning;; eBooks and audiobooks; streaming video; and cutting-edge scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on just about any subject. All you need is your mobile device or laptop, library card, and library card password/PIN. If you don’t have one, you can get your library card password/PIN at the Library…
Find out more »Overserved Again at The Porch
The Porch presents the Medford debut of Overserved Again, a new, up-and-coming country rock band based out of Boston. New England natives Luke Papich, Garrett Moloney, Leandro Moro and Braeden MacNeill make up a lively group known for having a blast together, on and off stage. The band’s sound and setlist is heavily inspired by today’s "red dirt" stars like Zach Bryan and Tyler Childers, as well as country and rock legends like Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. Free admission…
Find out more »Chris Hersch and Samantha Farrell at Medford Brewing Company
Medford Brewing Company welcomes two-time Boston Music Award winner and nationally acclaimed guitarist Chris Hersch (Girls Guns & Glory, Sarah Borges & The Broken Singles, Say Darling, The MoonRaiders) along with frequent collaborator Samantha Farrell. Boston-based Farrell is a musician and vocalist whose sound is a gorgeously moody fusion of jazz, alt R&B and pop.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Pippin
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of two performance of "Pippin," its spring workshop show. Purchase tickets through the Tufts online box office. The second performance will be at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19, also at Breed Hall.
Find out more »Tufts Chamber Music
Tufts University students present works for strings, winds, piano and brass. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Ballroom and Latin Dancing Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging is offering a free five-week Ballroom and Latin Dancing Class at the Medford Senior Center. In this fun and high-energy class, you will have a great workout, meet new friends, and learn some of the most popular Latin American dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Rumba, Cha-cha, etc. No partner and no experience necessary. The class will meet at 10 a.m. on Fridays from April 19 through May 17. Supported in part by a grant from…
Find out more »Kids’ Home School Maker Club
The Medford Public Library invites home schooled kids ages 8 to 12 to its Home School Maker Club, offered in the Maker Space on the third Friday each month. Learn and make something new each session. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Questions? Email Sam Donahue, senior children's librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net.
Find out more »History of Nintendo Playable Museum
The Medford Public Library invites you to visit a playable Nintendo museum for all ages. Players will learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch will be available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs. No sign-up needed; just drop in between noon and 3 p.m.
Find out more »Teen Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite…
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