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April 2024
Library Tour for Seniors
Attention Medford seniors: Do you want to get to know the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building? Or do you need transportation there? Sign up for a guided tour of the library led by Zoey Mills, head of reference services. Explore the library's spaces such as the Local History Room, Tech Lab, and Maker Space. At the end of the tour, Zoey will give a brief overview on how to use Libby, hoopla, and Kanopy on your smart…
Find out more »How to Combat Fake News
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, head of reference services, to learn more about fake news, how to combat it, and how to become a better-informed consumer of news. This program is for adults and will meet in the Tech Lab. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism
Tufts University Art Galleries presents the program "Design, A.I., and Afro-nowism." In 2020 Stephanie Dinkins coined the term “Afro-now-ism,” which she described as “the spectacular technology of the unencumbered black mind.” A play on Afrofuturism, Afro-nowism acknowledges the urgencies of racial injustice, climate disaster, and their collisions by forsaking speculation in favor of immediate action — today. Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing the way we write, think, design, and produce. Its potentials for and consequences to design, artistic production, student…
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Beginning Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for beginning readers. Ryan, the coolest dog around, loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with Ryan, who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, senior…
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages Birth to 2
The Medford Family Network hosts Circle Time Story Time for children ages birth to 2 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Circle Time Story Time – Ages 2 to 5
The Medford Family Network presents Circle Time Story Time for children ages 2 to 5 at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Led by Miss Andrea Breen, the session features story telling, an art activity, music and movement, and a sing-along. Advance sign-up is required through the MFN registration web page.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!
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.
Find out more »Lessons in Drag With LaWhore Vagistan
The Tufts Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies presents Lessons in Drag With LaWhore Vagistan. Dr. Vagistan, your favorite South Asian drag auntie, brings the nightclub to the classroom (and vice versa) to explain how critical social theory matters in queer nightlife. Touching on themes that include globalization, feminist theory, and islamophobia, she stages the nightclub as a site of politics and pleasure. Part lecture, part lipsync, part audience participation, the show demonstrates how much drag teaches us, even requires us,…
Find out more »Chess in Medford Square
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery at the library. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult or mature older sibling. There are no membership dues or fees to play. Visit the club’s website…
Find out more »Arab American Heritage Month Traditional Dress Night and Contest
The City of Medford Community Connectors concludes its series of events celebrating Arab American Heritage Month with a Traditional Dress Night and Contest at the Andrews Middle School. The program will include music, food, face painting, and Dabkeh dance.
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