April 2025
Virtual Adventure Travel with Peter Mandel
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring "Going to Extremes," an online presentation by adventure travel journalist Peter Mandel. Follow Mandel as he hunts his stories and photos in the world's far corners, including Antarctica, India, Egypt, Patagonia, the fjords of Norway, the mountain pathways of Japan, and the deserts of Africa. He'll show slides of his most extreme travel experiences — surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a "city" of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazil’s…
Find out more »The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online panel discussion, "The Intersection of Climate Action and Romance Novels," with authors Nikki Payne, Tara L. Roí. and L.E. Sterling. Have you ever wondered how authors weave very important topics, such as environmental issues, into their books so that we learn about something while also enjoying a "light" read? The panelists will discuss how genre fiction, specifically romance, can have an impact on climate action. They'll discuss their books, research, and hopes…
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series: Likeness and Beyond
The Medford Public Library continues its co-sponsored second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Likeness and Beyond: Portraiture in Iconic African Art." Register using the link that appears on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session on a different day (Thursday instead of Saturday), at a different time (9 a.m. not 2 p.m.) and from a different location (Japan rather than Medford!). They'll be joined by flute player Tomoaki Hatekeyama (Hatao) and other Irish music friends in Osaka. All are welcome to tune in to the live session via YouTube for moderately paced Irish tunes and upbeat chat. Cost is free, but virtual tip…
Find out more »Women’s Fiction Book Recommendations
Love women’s fiction but aren't sure what to read next? The Medford Public Library invites you to join bestselling author Kristan Higgins for an online program of pure book recommendations – the best of women’s fiction out there. Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 20 novels, which have been translated into 19 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The mother of two adults and also a smitten grandmother, Higgins…
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Spring Makers Market
4GoodVibes is presenting a Virtual Spring Makers Market. The nine-day event, running from April 19 through 27, will feature 80+ local artists/small businesses offering handmade items, live shopping, raffles, games, and more, all via the event Facebook group. All purchased items may be shipped to your home or to the 4GoodVibes2 store in South Medford. Vendors interested in participating (cost is $25) may apply using the online form. Vendors with a 4GoodVibes Virtual Markets yearly membership are automatically accepted and…
Find out more »No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program, "No More Curse! A History of the Red Sox" with author and historian David Kruh. Based on his research for his musical "The Curse is Reversed!" (originally titled "The Curse of the Bambino" when it premiered in 2001), Kruh will take you to the roots of Boston baseball, when, just like today, the team captured the hearts of the people of Boston. He'll look back at the real story behind Harry…
Find out more »May 2025
African Art Lecture Series: Shango to Shonibare
The Medford Public Library continues its co-sponsored second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Shango to Shonibare: African Art in the Black Atlantic World." Register using the link that appears on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month in May and June, instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for mid-tempo Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session…
Find out more »June 2025
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for mid-tempo Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon's website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is…
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