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January 2025
Historical Fiction Recommendations
Do you love historical fiction but aren't sure what to read next? The Medford Public Library invites you to join bestselling author Jane Healey ("The Beantown Girls," "The Secret Stealers") online for 30 minutes of pure book recommendations – the best of historical fiction out there. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar for the Zoom link.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Remarkably Bright Creatures
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "Remarkably Bright Creatures," a novel by Shelby Van Pelt. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Registration is not required but is recommended using the library's new online calendar. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on February 11, will be "We Should Not Be Friends: The Story of a Friendship," by Will Schwalbe.
Find out more »Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown
The Medford Public Library is holding its second Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown. Assemble a team of two to six puzzle experts and come compete in this timed race to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Refreshments will be served and frivolous prizes awarded to the ultimate puzzle champions. Register through the library's new online calendar. Don't delay, as the library's inaugural Puzzle Showdown filled quickly.
Find out more »Thriller/Horror Book Recommendations
The Medford Public Library invites you to join bookstagrammer Jody Blachette, aka redreadreviews, online for 30 minutes of recommendations on the best of horror and thrillers out there. Blanchette is an Instagram reviewer and book club leader -- a lover of all books. Register using the link on the library's new online calendar to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »55+ Games: Musical Bingo
The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a game of Musical Bingo in Bonsignore Hall. Test your knowledge of popular tunes as you hear a variety of songs from different genres. Mark your bingo card as you recognize the hits, and be the first to shout "Bingo!" to claim your prize. Register through the library's new online calendar.
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. Build skills and techniques each week and try out various processes that help you experiment and find joy in art and image making. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve your seat or to get information on how to join the class via Zoom.
Find out more »Senior LGBTQ+ Meet & Greet
The Medford Council on Aging's group for LGBTQ+ Seniors holds its first meeting of the new year. The group, facilitated by Janice Cole, was formed to make LGBTQIA+ members feel welcome and supported at the Medford Senior Center. It meets on the third Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. Sign up in advance by calling the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 or just drop in.
Find out more »Teen Rubber Duck Cosplay
The Medford Public Library invites teens in middle school and high school to unleash their creativity and duck-orate a rubber duck based on their favorite fandom or own original character in the library's first ever Rubber Duck Cosplay Contest! After the program, participants' creations will be on display in the Teen Section so all teens can vote for their faves. Register through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Women’s Fiction Book Recommendations
Love women’s fiction but aren't sure what to read next? Join bestselling author Kristan Higgins for an online program of pure book recommendations – the best of women’s fiction out there. Higgins is the New York Times, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than 20 novels, which have been translated into 19 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. The mother of two adults and also a smitten grandmother, Higgins enjoys gardening, mixology, the national parks, and…
Find out more »Library Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Digital Resources Workshop, teaching you how to access eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video and music, databases, and more. Your library card gives you access to language learning; lifelong learning; eBooks and audiobooks; streaming video; and cutting-edge scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles on just about any subject. All you need is your mobile device or laptop, library card, and library card password/PIN. If you don’t have one, you can get your library card password/PIN at the…
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