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September 2024
Sensory Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly designed for neurodiverse children — children who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. Registration is required through the library's online calendar, where you can also access the Sensory Storytime Social Story to read in advance.
Find out more »MFN Playgroup at Victory Park
Victory Park on Winthrop Street hosts today's Medford Family Network Traveling Playgroup in the Park with Miss Andrea Breen. Stop by for art activities, storytelling, music and movement activity, and more. Geared toward children ages birth to 8; siblings welcome. Register on arrival.
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 »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 college dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, an art activity, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
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 »Family Faith and Film: Inside Out 2
Sanctuary United Church of Christ and Hillside Community Church present a family edition of their Faith and Film series program featuring the movie "Inside Out 2." Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust have been running a successful operation by all accounts. However, when Teen Anxiety shows up, they aren’t sure how to feel. All will watch the film (1 hour, 36 minutes) together. Afterward, there will be snacks and crafts for kids with adult supervision, and a Faith and Film…
Find out more »Tufts Community Day
Tufts University invites you to its annual Community Day, where Tufts students, faculty and staff come together with community nonprofits and neighbors to celebrate. There will be live performances, children's activities, Medford and Somerville community groups and resources, research projects by university faculty, raffles, and free food and refreshments. All activities are free and open to the public and take place on the Academic Quad. Please see the Community Day webpage for more details and updates as the event draws closer.…
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network hosts Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Angela, the program features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
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