Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to its first Poetry Salon, hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of ACM, as part of the collaborative's literary arts initiative. Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. You'll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss…

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.

The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Julia on the Go! Swimming into Trouble" by Angela Ahn. 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.