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April 2025
Family Paint Night
The Medford Public Library is hosting a family paint night for kids age 6 and up. Kids and their grown-ups will follow along with a beginner-friendly video tutorial and create a duo (or group) of paintings to bring home and treasure forever. This month, participants will be painting cute owls. All supplies are provided by the library. All skill levels welcome. Register though the library's online calendar. Presented with support from a Medford Arts Council grant.
Find out more »Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of the book. The program is generally aimed at…
Find out more »Swiftie Dance Party
Bust out your favorite Taylor Swift-inspired (or just plain sparkly) outfit and head to the Medford Public Library for a Swiftie Dance Party. This is an all-ages, family friendly dance party, so bring the littlest Swifties along to shake, shake, shake to a selection of Taylor's kid-friendly hits.
Find out more »Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move in ways that feel good to their bodies and fully express the emotions, themes, and storylines of the book. The program is generally aimed at…
Find out more »Family Peeps Diorama Making
The Medford Public Library presents its annual Family Peeps Diorama Making session for kids ages 8 to 12 with their grown-ups. Kids and grown-ups are encouraged to work together to create the perfect diorama using marshmallow Peeps and the provided craft supplies. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. The Peeps Diorama Making session for teens will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m.
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to join, but this program is best…
Find out more »May 2025
Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is YOUR design time. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Books With Bailey
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Books With Bailey, a trained service dog who loves listening to books! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Bailey. Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just needs to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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