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December 2024
Kids Drawing Class
The Medford Public Library presents another drawing class for kids 8 to 12. All skill levels welcome. Learn something new each month. Supplies provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Early Archaeology of Medford and Greater Boston
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents "Deep Time: The Early Archaeology of Medford and Greater Boston," a program at the library with Suanna Crowley. Known as “Dr. Dirt,” Crowley is a geoarchaeologist and researcher who has worked across the globe – but lives right here in Medford. Her work is focused on the dynamic environmental and climatic processes that preserve the archaeological record. This landscape legacy shapes and informs our understanding of the complex history of the Indigenous peoples…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Upcycled Ornaments
The Mystic Makerspace presents a workshop on upcycled ornaments. Create holiday ornaments from upcycled cards, magazines, fabric and other materials. This workshop is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Tufts New Music Ensemble
The New Music Ensemble at Tufts University performs under the direction of Donald Berman. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Tufts Composers New Sounds Now #3: Harmonica Designs
Today's edition of New Sounds Now, "Harmonica Designs," will feature Leon Li, a harmonica performer and PhD student working on harmonica acoustics, design, and development with Jiangyin Soundreal Music Instrument Co., Ltd. Li will team up with Tufts Composers to forge a new body of work for newly streamlined instruments. Free and open to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session explores new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Advertisements
The Medford Public Library presents a Teen Creative Writing session focusing on advertisements. Teens in middle school and high school are invited to create characters, build new worlds, write short stories, try new styles, play games, and more. Meets in the Tech Lab. 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 a study room. 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 and over.…
Find out more »Jumbo Knish Factory: Tanz!
Jumbo Knish Factory, the klezmer ensemble at Tufts University, is pleased to resume its Klezmer dance party and concert after four long years of not being able to hold hands and dance in a circle. Michael McLaughlin directs. Free to the public with no tickets required. The event also may be viewed online through Tufts Music Live Streaming.
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.
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