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April 2024
Intro to Machine Sewing for Kids
The Medford Public Library offers another Intro to Machine Sewing workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. Learn about how to use a sewing machine and make your own drawstring bag. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Tufts Early Music and Arab Music Ensembles
Tufts University's Early Music Ensemble and Arab Music Ensemble collaborate for a night of music at the confluence of musical traditions in Medieval Spain and beyond. Directed by Jane Hershey and Naseem Alatrash. Free to the public with no tickets required; also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »May 2024
Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore 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 »Creative Music Workshop for Kids
The Medford Public Library is offering a Creative Music Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12. From trying out a couple instruments (and yes, voice counts!) to basic improv song creation and more, you’ll get to make your own kind of music at this music workshop. All skill levels welcome. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Flash Fiction
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Teen Section of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Today's session will focus on flash fiction. 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. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Coywolf Johnson at The Porch
Coywolf Johnson, led by guitarist and singer Hendrik (Henny) Gideonse, is back for their first Wednesday residency performing spirituals and blues at The Porch. The band also features Mark Hobbs on guitar and voice, Mike Sax on horns, and Rick Forzese on drums. Free admission for the music; table reservations recommended if you plan to have dinner.
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 »Tufts Pep Band
Join the Tufts University Pep Band, directed by Michel Muller, for their spring concert at Distler Hall. Free to the public with no tickets required.
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of Art Smart, a program designed for school-aged children ages 5 and up. Come learn a new way to craft, paint, build and design as the class explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.
Find out more »Family Maker Night
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12, accompanied by an adult, to come to the Maker Space and test out something new or work on a project of your own. A staff member will be on hand to help but it is YOUR design time. Come for the whole time or just stay for a little. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
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