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November 2024
Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores 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 »Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir
The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Mexikid: A Graphic Memoir" by Pedro Martín. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Climate Change Book Group: This Changes Everything
The Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss "This Changes Everything" by Naomi Klein. The book is available at the library's circulation desk upon request. 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, and proposed solutions to combat their effects. Trove Green Provisions, is a people…
Find out more »Mystery Book Club for Teens: Kill Her Twice
The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Kill Her Twice" by Stacey Lee. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section. Sign-up for today's meeting is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: You Exist Too Much
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "You Exist Too Much" by Zaina Arafat. 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 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 »Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents the second of its new monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Nights hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram. Poets, dreamers, and songwriters are invited to bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. ACM will provide a microphone and lectern. Sign up on the ACM website. Next month's date is Thursday, December 12.
Find out more »Virtual Author Talk: Alexandra Vasti
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a virtual talk with regency romance author Alexandra Vasti. She discuss her most recent book, “Ne’er Duke Well,” and her upcoming book, “Earl Crush.” Bring your questions for a rapid-fire Q&A. Register through the library's online calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores 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 »Sensory Storytime
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, where you can also access the Sensory Storytime Social Story to read in advance.
Find out more »Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Poetry Club 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.
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