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…

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.  

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,…

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.