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March 2024
Teen Stop Motion Studio
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 and up to visit the Stop Motion Studio in the Maker Space. Plot, film and edit your own stop motion animated movies using Legos, paper, and more. All supplies provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Badging: Cricut Cutting Machine
The Medford Public Library is offering the training you need to "check out" the library's Maker Space just like study rooms in the building. With this session on the Cricut cutting machine, you can earn a "badge" and gain more exclusive access to the Maker Space and its contents. Once a course is complete, your library card will note you have more access to the Maker Space so you can "borrow" the room when it is available. For ages 16…
Find out more »PJ Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents another PJ Story Time, for children ages 3 to 7. Dress up in your coziest outfit, grab your favorite snuggle friend and come on down. There will be a short (30-minute) story time with songs and books to get you ready for the best dreamtime!
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Dance Caliente Waltz and Salsa Line Dance Class
Dance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on the waltz and salsa line dancing. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Register through the library's online calendar. Dance Caliente also will offer classes at the library this spring on the waltz (April 24) and salsa (May 29). …
Find out more »Frankie Boy & the Blues Express at The Porch
Frankie Boy & the Blues Express performs as you dine at The Porch. Enjoy home-grown real electric blues with Chicago and Texas roots. Admission is free for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
Find out more »This Day in History, Saturniids at Deep Cuts
Deep Cuts presents another Know Your Scene night, with free music featuring two New England artists, This Day in History (rock) and the Saturniids (indie/alt rock). Doors open at 7 p.m. with music at 8. RSVP through Dice; donations recommended.
Find out more »Toddler Time
Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.
Find out more »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 »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. This month's focus is on art experimentation: looking closely at nature. Explore color, form and nature through a series of water color and drawing classes. You will build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and…
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