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March 2025
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Shiny Misfits
The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets to discuss "Shiny Misfits" by Maysoon Zayid. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Climate Change Book Group: All We Can Save
The Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss "All We Can Save," co-edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson. A collection of essays and poetry by women at the forefront of the climate movement, the book is a timely read for Women’s History Month. Copies are available to borrow at the library or to purchase at Trove Green Provisions in Medford Hillside. Register for the meeting through the library's online calendar. Led…
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: House of Impossible Beauties
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The House of Impossible Beauties" by Joseph Cassara. Books will be available at the circulation desk 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 online calendar. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and nonfiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classic to contemporary titles. …
Find out more »Coffee and Books
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.
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Book Club: Dogtown
The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Dogtown" by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko. 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 »Virtual Author Talk: Carla Kelly
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online conversation with romance author Carla Kelly. She'll be talking about her early books as well as her American historicals and her latest book of Christmas stories, "Regency Glad Tidings," as well as "A Naval Surgeon to Fight For," both published in 2024. Register using the link in the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: We’re Not From Here
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "We're Not From Here" by Geoff Rodkey. 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 online calendar.
Find out more »Author Talk: Ted Reinstein – Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England
The Medford Public Library welcomes reporter and author Ted Reinstein to talk about his latest book, "Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph." The book is a rare and rousing grand tour focusing on the most memorable people and their stories (and diners!), all culled from the more than two decades of reporting from every corner of New England. Reserve your seat through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet CD Collins. A Kentucky native, Collins was selected as Malden’s inaugural Poet Laureate in 2023. She is the author of "Blue Land," a collection of short stories; a poetry collection; and "Afterheat," a novel. She has published short fiction in numerous literary magazines. Her first album, "Kentucky Stories," won Best Spoken-Word album at the Boston Poetry Awards. Poets, dreamers,…
Find out more »Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
The Medford Public Library invites you to its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group reads and discusses 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.
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