November 2024
Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories by Jarvis. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book, which will be available starting approximately one month in advance. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
Find out more »Virtual Author Talk: Kathleen DuVal – Native Nations: A Millennium in North America
The Medford Public Library presents an online program with author, professor and historian Kathleen DuVal to discuss her book, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.” Called "an essential American history" by The Wall Street Journal, the book places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today. A question-and-answer period will be included. Register through the library's online calendar…
Find out more »High School Chameleon: TDOR and Trans Joy
High School Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in group for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 9 to 12, meets in the Maker Space. Today's topic is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) and Trans Joy. With a focus on a different theme each month, come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the group.…
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Saturday Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »December 2024
Exhibition Opening: Mary Oliviera – On Spot Pond
This month's art exhibition at the Medford Public Library is "Mary Oliviera: On Spot Pond," featuring original watercolors the artist painted from a kayak on Spot Pond in Stoneham. Each painting represents a memory of time spent on the pond. Oliviera's work will be on display in the library's second-floor gallery throughout December during regular library hours.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: Dry Bones in the Valley
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "Dry Bones in the Valley" by Tom Bouman. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for today's meeting through the library's online calendar. The title for next month's meeting, taking place on January 6, will be "Dandy Gilver and an Unsuitable Day for a Murder" by Catriona McPherson.
Find out more »Teen Maker Monday
The Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school in the Maker Space. Learn and create with STEAM projects that everyone completes together. All materials provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »55+ Crafternoon: Wine Cork Snowman
Today's Medford Public Library's 55+ Crafternoon program -- designed especially for those age 55 and over -- is on how to transform ordinary wine corks into a charming snowman. Meets in Bonsignore Hall on the second floor. Register by calling 781-395-7950, emailing medford@minlib.net, or through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Advertisements
The Medford Public Library presents a Teen Creative Writing session focusing on advertisements. Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more. Meets in the Tech Lab. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.
Find out more »Felted Gnomes Workshop for Adults
The Medford Public Library and Pop Up Art School present a workshop for adults on how to make your very own felted gnome. Limited to 15 persons. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If registration is full, email medford@minlib.net or call 781-395-7950 to be placed on a waitlist.
Find out more »Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
The Medford Public Library invites you to its Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group meets on the fourth Friday to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing participants' own work. Take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force. Please RSVP through the library's online calendar. This month the club, which had been meeting monthly,…
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series: Forms and Materials
The Medford Public Library continues its 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 "Learning to Look: Forms and Materials." The African art that is most familiar in the west are carvings; 2-D design was equally important. It took the form of wall-painting,…
Find out more »Unbox Book Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves. Sign-up through the library's online calendar is encouraged but not required.
Find out more »55+ Lunch and Learn: Medford Public Library History
The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a Lunch and Learn program on the history of the library. Join director Barbara Kerr to discover the rich history of the library, who will talk about its humble beginnings to its present-day role as a community cornerstone. Explore the library’s evolution, the people who shaped it, and its enduring impact on the city of Medford. Register through the library's online calendar, by calling 781-395-7950, or by email to medford@minlib.net.…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Art Thief
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession" by Michael Finkel. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Registration is not required but is recommended using the library's online calendar. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on January 14, will be "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a novel by Shelby Van Pelt.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0 to 3 but is fun for all!
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.
Find out more »January 2025
Toddler Time
Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.
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