The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a new online program, "Author Hour in Massachusetts." In this installment, 2024 Mass Book Award finalist Larry Rohter will discuss his new book, "Into the Amazon: The Life of Cândido Rondon, Trailblazing Explorer, Scientist, Statesman, and Conservationist." The book is a thrilling biography of the Indigenous Brazilian who guided Theodore Roosevelt on his journey down the River of Doubt in 1913-14. Rohter was the Rio de Janeiro bureau chief for the New York Times…

Do you read the latest and greatest books about our planet, environmentalism, and climate change and then need someone to talk with about it? Join "Planet and Pages," the Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Club and read your way to a better world. Led by green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty, owner of Trove Green Provisions in Medford Hillside, the group reads both non-fiction and fiction books about climate change and explores topics such as global warming, plastic pollution, environmental inequity,…

The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "The Testing," by Joelle Charbonneau. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section one month in advance. Sign-up for today's meeting is required through the library's new online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Camp Damascus" by Chuck Tingle. 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 the book group meeting through the library's new online calendar. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and nonfiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classic to contemporary titles.      

The Medford Public Library hosts its second Friday "Coffee and Books" session with director Barbara Kerr. Join Barbara in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of the hot new books and interesting titles the library recently acquired. No assigned reading or registration is required; just drop in.        

The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Gracie Under the Waves" by Linda Sue Park. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.