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March 2025
Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan 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 the coolest dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »International Symposium on the Musical Arts of Africa
The Tufts Department of Music presents the 2025 International Symposium on the Musical Arts of Africa, focusing on the dialogue between communities of practice and communities of learning. The event brings together representatives from African communities and a cast of interdisciplinary academics to unpack the multifaceted relationships between African communities and the researchers who study them. Friday, March 28 will feature a day of discussions and presentations by academics while master performers from Africa share their experiences working with scholars. Saturday,…
Find out more »Arm Chair Travel Experience for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging, with the help of Tufts University occupational therapy students, presents its Arm Chair Travel Experience for seniors through virtual reality (VR). It’s an immersive experience that allows you to watch a video through special 3D goggles while simultaneously feeling as if you are in the environment of your choice. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to travel and sightsee without having to leave the comfort of the Senior Center. Sign up with a call to the center…
Find out more »Community Crafting at Colleen’s
Looking for an end-of-week afterschool activity? Want to craft, chat, or both? Colleen's of Medford Square invites you to a community crafting session. Supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own. All are welcome.
Find out more »MakerSpace Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts a late afternoon drop-in time in the MakerSpace specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Words and Music: Medford’s Women’s History
Tonight's Women's History Month edition of the West Medford Community Center's Words and Music program will feature a conversation with one of the city's leading historians, Dee Morris. In the first hour of the program, hosted by Terry E. Carter, Morris will touch on the lives of a number of legendary women in Medford's dramatic and compelling past, including Amelia Earhart, Belinda Sutton, Lydia Maria Child, Sarah Bradlee Fulton, Madeline Dugger Kelley and Kaziah Ravaleon. In the second hour, Jenny…
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 »Antique Collectibles Appraisal
The Medford Public Library is hosting a free Antique Collectibles Appraisal event led by Rick Keller from Perfect Pastime 617. All antiques and collectibles are welcomed. Perfect Pastime 617 hosts community-wide educational appraisal events throughout New England. It will supply registrants with a market price range and the maker’s history/era of the item(s) and also will answer any other questions they might have. Perfect Pastime 617 says its events are purely educational and not designed for business transactions to take…
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »April 2025
Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
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