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January 2025
English as a Second Language Class
The Medford Public Library is offering a beginner-level English as a Second Language Class. It will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursday for 12 weeks. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Gracie Under the Waves
The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Gracie Under the Waves" by Linda Sue Park. 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 new online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with different making tools. RSVP through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Historical Fiction Recommendations
Do you love historical fiction but aren't sure what to read next? The Medford Public Library invites you to join bestselling author Jane Healey ("The Beantown Girls," "The Secret Stealers") online for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a novel by Shelby Van Pelt. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Registration is not required but is recommended using the library's new online calendar. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on February 11, will be "We Should Not Be Friends: The Story of a Friendship," by Will Schwalbe.
Find out more »Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown
The Medford Public Library is holding its second Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown. Assemble a team of two to six puzzle experts and come compete in this timed race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Refreshments will be served and frivolous prizes awarded to the ultimate puzzle champions. Register through the library's new online calendar. Don't delay, as the library's inaugural Puzzle Showdown filled quickly.
Find out more »Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations
The Medford Public Library invites you to join bookstagrammer Jody Blachette, aka redreadreviews, online for 30 minutes of recommendations on the best of horror and thrillers out there. Blanchette is an Instagram reviewer and book club leader -- a lover of all books. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Teen Social Media & Marketing
Tufts University students are visiting the Medford Public Library to present a lesson for teens in middle school and high school about social media and marketing. Meets in the Tech Lab. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »55+ Games: Musical Bingo
The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a game of Musical Bingo in Bonsignore Hall. Test your knowledge of popular tunes as you hear a variety of songs from different genres. Mark your bingo card as you recognize the hits, and be the first to shout "Bingo!" to claim your prize. Register through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Art Class for Seniors
The Medford Council on Aging presents its weekly art class for seniors led by Tom Wojciechowski, a visual artist who works in a variety of media including installation, painting, photography and books. Build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
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