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March 2025
A History of Guinness Beer
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring the online program, "A History of Guinness Beer," with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. Reardon is a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this popular Irish beer. Register using the link on the library's online calendar.
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A House Restored: Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library by Lee McColgan on his book, "A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial." Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder, McColgan commits to preserving the ramshackle Loring House, built in 1702 in Pembroke, Mass., using period materials and methods and on a holiday deadline. But his enchantment withers as he discovers the massive…
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series: Likeness and Beyond
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 "Likeness and Beyond: Portraiture in Iconic African Art." Register using the link that appears on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Patriots’ Day Celebration
The City of Medford invites you to Medford Square for the annual Patriots’ Day celebration. Events begin at 10 a.m. at the Salem Street Burying Ground next to Riverside Plaza as tribute is paid to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. Words from Medford historian Dee Morris will accompany wreath laying on Patriots' graves. Then march through Medford Square with Captain Isaac Hall and Mistress Hall to the historic Isaac Hall House at 43 High Street,…
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 »The History of Medford Public Library
Did you know that this year marks the 150th anniversary of the Medford Public Library? What better time to hear the stories, secrets and history of this community cornerstone in this tell-all talk by library director Barbara Kerr, who recently celebrated 40 years at the institution. Register through the library's online calendar.
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