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May 2024
Bilingual Storytime: The Real Cinco de Mayo Story
The Medford Public Library presents a bilingual story time for ages 5 and up with a reading of "The Real Cinco de Mayo Story"/"La Verdadera Historia del Cinco de Mayo." Learn the true history behind Cinco de Mayo, an often-misunderstood holiday. Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? What does Cinco de Mayo mean to Mexicans and to the U.S.? When did the celebration start? The story will be presented in both English and Spanish. This is a great opportunity…
Find out more »Mystery Book Club for Teens: Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything
The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything" by Justine Pucella Winans. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section up to one month before the meeting. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: The Chosen and the Beautiful
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo. 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 classics to contemporary titles.
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Join Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in.
Find out more »Haitian Heritage Month: Children’s Book Read
The City of Medford continues its series of Haitian Heritage Month events with a Haitian Children’s Book read/lap sit read by Dr. Mariette Ayala, followed by Haitian Arts and Crafts to match the stories read. The series concludes next Saturday, May 18, with a Create Your Own Haitian Art workshop at the Medford Family Network and a Haitian Flag Day Celebration at Andrews Middle School. The series is a collaboration between the City of Medford’s Health Department, Medford Family Network,…
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.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy" by Jamie Ford. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Historical Fiction Brook Group: Shrines of Gaiety
The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson. Register through the library's online calendar. This will be the group's last meeting until the fall.
Find out more »Family Story Time
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.
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Twin Cities
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Twin Cities" by José Pimienta. 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.
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