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January 2021
Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 4 to 6) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Sam Sednek at the library for the Zoom link information, ssednek@minlib.net.
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event
4GoodVibes presents another Virtual Shopping Event, showcasing handmade items from more than 250 local artists online. Take a live virtual tour of the 4GoodVibes Somerville store and shop from the comfort and safety of your home. Anything you see in the video can be purchased. Items may be shipped, or picked up at either the Medford or Somerville shops. Visit the Virtual Shopping Facebook event page to participate: https://www.facebook.com/events/210527694060624
Find out more »History Book Group: Spying on the South
The Medford Public Library, Medford Historical Society & Museum, and Friends of the Medford Public Library continue host their History Book Group with a virtual discussion of "Spying on the South: An Odyssey Across the American Divide," by Tony Horwitz. In the book, Horwitz traces Frederick Law Olmsted's 1850s journey as an undercover correspondent in the South for the up-and-coming New York Times. It reveals much about the mind of Olmsted, who would become America's greatest landscape architect, as well…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Quilled Pendants
So you've tried basic paper quilling . . . what's next? Join Jerusha Achterberg of the Mystic Makerspace to create a quilled pendant made entirely from paper! Jersuha will talk about the challenges specific to quilling jewelry, and discuss potential options for sealing your work. In addition to basic quilling supplies (needle or slotted tool, scissors, glue, tweezers) you'll need to have some circular forms to use as moulds. These can be things you have around the house — a…
Find out more »Virtual Toddler Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a Virtual Toddler Story Time for children ages 2 and 3. Explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. To obtain the Zoom link, please email Tamar Siegel of the library staff at tsiegel@minlib.net.
Find out more »Mornings with Matt Heaton and Nina Stone
Nina Stone is Matt Heaton's special guest at today's family online singalong. "Miss Nina" has hosted a Weekly Video Show for the toddler and preschool since January of 2012, featuring sing-along and move-along songs. Tune in via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattheatonmusic
Find out more »Senior Artitude
Debbie Corleto leads a Zoom class for seniors in the instruction of various art mediums and projects. You might work in acrylics, watercolor, graphite, pastels, colored pencil, crayons, and more. To sign up for the class, call the Medford Senior Center at 781-396-6010. You will need to provide your name, telephone number, and email address to receive the Zoom invitation.
Find out more »Virtual Grades 4-5 Book Club: Geeky F@b 5
The Medford Public Library continues its online Book Club for fourth- and fifth-graders. Being discussed today is "Geeky F@b 5: It's Not Rocket Science" by Lucy & Liz Lareau. You can check out the ebook on Hoopladigital.com and join the book club via Zoom. To register and get the Zoom link, contact Maddi Ranieri via email at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »4GoodVibes Virtual Shopping Event: Medford Store
4GoodVibes presents another Virtual Shopping Event, showcasing handmade items from more than 250 local artists online. Take a live virtual tour of the 4GoodVibes South Medford store and shop from the comfort and safety of your home. Anything you see in the video can be purchased. Items may be shipped, or picked up at the Medford shop. Visit the Virtual Shopping Facebook event page to participate: https://www.facebook.com/events/1237482363313830
Find out more »Dance Caliente Virtual Cha Cha Lesson
Dance away your cares this winter as the Medford Public Library presents Dance Caliente leading fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Today's virtual lesson will be on the Cha Cha. For a sample of a previous lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/DanceCaliente/videos/552219342402480 Please register through the library's online calendar, https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=483490, or call the Information Desk at 781-395-7950, and you will receive the Zoom link the day before the event. Future virtual lessons with Dance Caliente will be on…
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