February 2025
Teen Intro to Digital Animation
The Medford Public Library is offering an Intro to Digital Animation class for teens in middle school and high school. Learn how to animate on an iPad with this in-depth introduction to the digital animation app Procreate Dreams. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. New members are always welcome to join the group, meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. The group usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the group, please contact organizer David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Teen Craft Night: Bullet Journals
The Medford Public Library presents a craft night on bullet journals for teens in middle school and high school. Design and decorate your own bullet journal while learning tips on how to stay organized. All materials will be provided. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
The Medford Public Library invites you to its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group reads and discusses the work of great poets, while crafting and performing participants' own work. Take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force. Please RSVP through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an afternoon drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »March 2025
Beginner Crochet
The Medford Public Library is offering a Beginner Crochet Class designed for absolute beginners who have never picked up a crochet hook before, or for beginners who tried to learn but didn't make any progress. Learn to chain, single crochet, and double crochet, and finish your first crochet project. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Exhibition Opening: Chris Rose – Surrealist Art Show
This month's art exhibition at the Medford Public Library is "Surrealist Art Show" featuring the work of Chris Rose, a painter and visual artist from Medford. Although in his art practice he draws mainly from life, for this show Rose has brought together a selection of works that are abstract, non-representational, or surreal. They were made over a span of years, with different methods and meanings in mind, rather than as part of a series. They are unified by a…
Find out more »Spanish Language Class for Adults
The Medford Public Library is offering a 12-week Spanish Language Class for adults. Learn some words and phrases — this class is designed for folks with a little understanding of Spanish (intermediate) and provides an opportunity to practice your language skills. If you attended the last Spanish class at the library, this one will involve different vocabulary, so feel free to sign up again. Sessions will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays from March 1 through May…
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library invites adults to drop into the Maker Space to work on personal projects or ask an in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. No registration is required.
Find out more »Drawing Motion Workshop
Want your drawings to come to life? Sign up for this Medford Public Library Drawing Motion workshop, which will teach you how to quickly capture motion through a series of animal-sketching exercises including gesture drawing. This Maker Space program is for adults. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: Winter and Night
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "Winter and Night" by S.J. Rozan. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for today's meeting through the library's online calendar. The title for next month's meeting, on April 7, will be "The Stranger Diaries" by Elly Griffiths. .
Find out more »Teen Maker Monday
The Medford Public Library presents its Maker Monday workshop for teens in middle school and high school in the Maker Space. Learn and create with STEAM projects that everyone completes together. All materials provided. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Books With Bailey
The Medford Public Library begins a new program, Books With Bailey, a trained service dog who loves listening to books! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Bailey. Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just needs to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Teen Maker Night
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Maker Night. Create, break and build things in the Maker Space. The event is for teens in middle school and high school to learn and create. There are no assigned projects in this program; it is designed for you to come in to explore and experiment with different making tools. RSVP through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Knit and/or Crochet Night
An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.
Find out more »Maker Space Sewing Badge Class
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Molly Dunn, resident sewing expert, for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the Maker Space sewing machines. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Teen Creative Writing: Scripts
The Medford Public Library presents a Teen Creative Writing session focusing on scripts. 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 »Quiet Maker Space Drop-in
The Medford Public Library introduces a Quiet Drop-in at the Maker Space. Stop by and work on your personal projects in a quieter environment. An in-house expert will be available to answer questions about how to use the space and equipment. If you're neurodivergent, struggle with loud environments, or just need to focus on your project in a quiet coworking space, this program is for you. There will be soft instrumental background music, and the door will be partially closed to muffle outside…
Find out more »Unbox Book Club for Teens
The Medford Public Library holds another session of the Unbox Book Club, its drop-in club for teens in grades 8 and up. Talk about all things books while unboxing the newest books in the Teen Section. You’ll get first dibs on a book before it goes on the shelves. No registration required.
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents 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 explores the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project. This is a drop-in program — no registration needed.
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. Family Maker Night is held on the first Thursday of every month. …
Find out more »Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk at the library, "Amelia Earhart: Beyond the Skies," with Earhart enthusiast Margaret L. Arnold, Ph.D. Most people know that Amelia Earhart was a pioneering pilot who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. But did you know she lived in Medford and worked in Boston? And that she developed her own line of clothing and luggage? She also fought for women’s rights and equality, and just last year Amelia was voted…
Find out more »Teen Improv Games
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 8 and up to show off their theatrical skills while playing a bunch of improv games including Cards Against Humanity charades. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Beginner Sewing
The Medford Public Library is offering a Beginner Sewing class designed for absolute beginners who have never used a sewing machine before. Learn straight stitch, backstitch, and zig-zag stitch on a Brother sewing machine, and leave with a completed project. This class also qualifies you for a Sewing Badge, certifying you to sew in the Maker Space.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts a drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Teen Murder Mystery – ’80s version
The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 8 and up to show off their theatrical skills in a Murder Mystery Party with a 1980s theme. Get into character and help solve the murder of an '80s teen icon. Can you solve the whodunnit before they strike again? Attendees will receive their role approximately one week before the party. Costumes are strongly encouraged, but not required. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »African Art Lecture Series: Traditional and Modern Artists
The Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is on traditional and modern artists. Register using the link that appears on the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Color Changing Slime for Kids
The Medford Public Library invites kids ages 8 to 12 to the Maker Space to make heat-sensitive color changing slime. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Maker Space for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Grade 1 Book Club: Saturday
The Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "Saturday" by Oge Mora. Discussion is accompanied by a small craft or activity related to the book. Please note that this club is only for children in first grade. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Books will be available at the library about one month in advance.
Find out more »Family 3D Printing Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts a Family 3D Printing Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 and an adult. Learn about the 3D printing process, then test out the library’s 3D printers in the Tech Lab to make something of your own. An adult is required to attend so kids can continue the 3D printing fun at home. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Fiber Crafts Drop-In
The Medford Public Library invites you to stop by the Maker Space and work on your personal fiber craft projects, whether you crochet, knit, weave, spin, needle felt, or work with fiber in another way. All skill levels welcome. The library's in-house expert will be available to answer questions. No registration required.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Secret Book of Flora Lea
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan Henry. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Register using the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Shiny Misfits
The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets to discuss "Shiny Misfits" by Maysoon Zayid. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
Find out more »Maker Space Cricut Badge Class
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Zoey Mills, resident Cricut expert, for a 101 level class to get you certified to use the Cricut cutting machine in the Maker Space. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0 to 3 but is fun for all!
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: House of Impossible Beauties
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The House of Impossible Beauties" by Joseph Cassara. Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for the book group meeting through the library's online calendar. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and nonfiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classic to contemporary titles. …
Find out more »Coffee and Books
The Medford Public Library hosts its second Friday "Coffee and Books" session with director Barbara Kerr. Join Barbara in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of the hot new books and interesting titles the library recently acquired. No assigned reading or registration is required; just drop in.
Find out more »Teen Home School Maker Club
The Medford Public Library invites home schooled tweens and teens ages 11 and up to its Home School Maker Club. Learn to make something new every month in the Maker Space. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »55+ Lunch and Learn: Irish History in Boston
The Medford Public Library invites those age 55 and over for a Lunch and Learn program on Irish history in Boston. The speaker will be Dr. Thomas Whalen, an associate professor of social sciences at Boston University. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Chameleon
Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in groups for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 12, meets in the Youth Services Program Room. Come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the groups. No registration required.
Find out more »Maker Space Drop-in for Adults
The Medford Public Library hosts an afternoon drop-in time in the Maker Space specifically for adults. Stop by and work on your own project or ask the library's in-house expert about how to use the space and equipment. General safety badging is available on Drop-In days as well. No registration is required.
Find out more »Needle Felted Landscape Art Class
The Medford Public Library is offering a class on how to make needle felted art. Learn to needle felt wool into a beautiful landscape painting. No felting experience is necessary. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »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 »Dance Caliente Line Dances Class
The Medford Public Library invites you to join Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves of Dance Caliente as they dance you through the steps to the line dances the Hustle/Disco and Rumba. Raul and Eileen share a compelling magnetism as master teachers, choreographers and performers. Their goal is to impart the joy of partner dancing onto their students. They welcome students of varying ages and experience. Dance Caliente will return to the library for classes on the Hustle (April 16) and…
Find out more »Art Smart for School-Aged Children
The Medford Public Library presents 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 explores the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project. This is a drop-in program — no registration needed.
Find out more »Kids’ Home School Maker Club
The Medford Public Library invites home schooled kids ages 8 to 12 to its monthly Home School Maker Club. Learn and make something new in the Maker Space. Children are encouraged to engage with a scientific concept through a hands-on maker activity and to socialize with their fellow home schoolers. All materials provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Sam Donahue, Senior Children's Librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. New members are always welcome to join the group, meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. The group usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month. If you have questions about the group, please contact organizer David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
The Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who just NEEDS to hear you read. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »April 2025
Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Knit and/or Crochet Night
An informal group of knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists meets in the Local History Room of the library on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bring a project to work on and have friends nearby to ask questions when you need help. All experience levels and ages are invited to attend.
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
Find out more »Reading Buddies
The Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump in to help if asked for it. Registration is not required. Please note that you may need to wait for a Buddy on busy afternoons.…
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