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March 2025
Books With Bailey
The Medford Public Library begins a new program, 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.
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 »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. Family Maker Night is held on the first Thursday of every month. …
Find out more »Read by the River
Tufts Hillel is hosting its annual literacy carnival, Read by the River, at the Joyce Cummings Center on campus. All Medford students in kindergarten through grade 5 and their families or caregivers are invited to attend this campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading. Student volunteers would partner with college students and help them run reading-themed booths, talk to kids, and have fun! The day will feature reading-themed activities led by Tufts student organizations and Medford middle…
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 »Grade 1 Book Club: Saturday
The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "Saturday" by Oge Mora. Discussion is accompanied by a small craft or activity related to the book. Please note that this club is only for children in first grade. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Books will be available at the library about one month in advance.
Find out more »Family 3D Printing Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts a Family 3D Printing Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 and an adult. Learn about the 3D printing process, then test out the library’s 3D printers in the Tech Lab to make something of your own. An adult is required to attend so kids can continue the 3D printing fun at home. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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 »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…
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