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June 2024
Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to join, but this program is best…
Find out more »Cookbook Club: Provecho
The Medford Public Library introduces its Cookbook Club, which will meet monthly over the summer. This month's title is "Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture" by Edgar Castrejón. Register for the book club using the library's online calendar, then ask for your copy of the book at the circulation desk. Read it and pick one recipe to prepare and share with the group at tonight's meeting. The title for next month's meeting, taking place on July 9, will…
Find out more »Mystic Makerspace: Stamped Air-Dry Clay Bowls
The Mystic Makerspace presents the workshop on how to make stamped air-dry clay bowls. Use textured stamps to emboss air-dry clay to create your own trinket bowls — no oven required! This class is for ages 16 and over. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the class is full, please email Molly Dunn of the library staff at mdunn@minlib.net to be added to the waitlist.
Find out more »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 »3D Printing Workshop for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids age 8 to 12 to come and learn about the process of 3D printing. Then, test out the library’s 3D printers to make something of your own. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. If the event is full, please email Sam Donahue, Senior Children's Librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net to join the waitlist.
Find out more »DIY Kawaii Pop-Its Workshop for Teens
The Medford Public Library presents a DIY Kawaii Pop-Its Workshop for teens in middle school and high school. Use craft foam to design and make your own kawaii pop-its. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Adaptive Drama Club for Adults
The Medford Public Library introduces an Adaptive Drama Club for Adults that will meet monthly over the summer. Drama Club participants will enjoy a fun-filled hour of developing skills in acting, singing and dancing as they learn about theater in group and individual activities. Social skills will also be taught and reinforced with “Ms. Jen’s Theatre Etiquette.” A typical class (one hour) includes a welcome circle; warm-ups; acting exercises; singing and dancing activities; rehearsal; and cools downs. Space is limited, and registration is required for…
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 »Medford Farmers Market Opening Day
The Medford Farmers Market opens its 17th season and its eighth year at the Condon Band Shell Park on Mystic Valley Parkway. The market brings farmers, crafters, and other food producers to Medford. Each market includes live music and activities for all ages. If you are interested in performing at the market, please submit your information through the Market web page. The market will take place every Thursday (except July 4) from 3 to 7 p.m. through October 17. For…
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