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April 2024
Medford Poet Laureates: Past, Present, and Future
The Medford Historical Society & Museum invites you to join Medford poet laureates past, present, and future for a night of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come and hear past poet laureate Terry E. Carter, current poet laureate Vijaya Sundaram, and poet laureate elect Max Heinegg as they read from their new books. Seating is limited; reserve you place through Eventbrite.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!
The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Bash! v1" by Rudy Gobert. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Caitlin’s Book Club for Teens
Medford Public Library teen volunteer Caitlin is leading a discussion about "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins. You can pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. Meets in the Youth Services Study Room. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Book Launch & Storytime: Brave New Beginnings
The Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University invites you to commemorate the beauty of forming new communities by attending a launch of the book "Kenzy's Crazy Day," a capstone presentation by the Tisch Scholars. This children's book celebrates the resilience and courage required to navigate new friendships and unfamiliar surroundings. After a reading of the book, indulge in eating, mingling, and interactive art making. Throughout the event, the presenters will delve into themes of isolation, closure, and the…
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere" by Elise Gravel. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
Find out more »May 2024
Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore 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 »Taylor’s Book Club for Teens: Turtles All the Way Down
Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join Medford Public Library teen volunteer for a discussion about the book "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green. Pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. The session will be held in the Youth Services Study Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mitford Murders
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "Small Mercies" by Denis Lehane, to be discussed on June 3.
Find out more »Author Visit: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
The Medford Public Library welcomes Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the author of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, "Hey Kiddo," and more. He’ll give a presentation on how he became a graphic novelist, how he writes books, and then answer questions from the audience while he draws. His drawing will be projected onto a screen so everyone will be able to watch up close. Everyone attending is required to register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore 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.
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