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April 2024

Boston Glory Ultimate Frisbee Media Day

Saturday, April 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library is hosting Media Day for the Boston Glory Ultimate Frisbee team, which plays its home games at Hormel Stadium in Medford. The day will include readings of Frisbee-themed books “Flip” by children’s author Margaret Muirhead and “Spirit Foul” by young adult author Zack Smith; a team meet-and-greet with a Q&A panel, autographs and photo ops; Ultimate Frisbee™ 101: How and where to play in the Boston area with indoor-friendly throwing demos; Glory footage on the big…

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Historical Fiction Brook Group: The Island of Sea Women

Wednesday, April 17 @ 10:00 am
Free

The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. Register through the library's online calendar; you need only register for one session to be added to the group. Next month's title, to be discussed on May 15, will be "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

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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Teen Poetry Club

Friday, April 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite…

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Adult Poetry Club

Friday, April 19 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.  

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Sensory Storytime

Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

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.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

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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Medford Poet Laureates: Past, Present, and Future

Thursday, April 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Medford Historical Society & Museum, 10 Governors Avenue
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Free

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.  

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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!

Friday, April 26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

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.  

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May 2024

Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

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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