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Graphic Novel Discussion Group
The Medford Public Library kicks off its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. The group normally will meet on the second Monday of each month; the October meeting is one week later than usual due to the Columbus Day holiday on October 14. Also please note that…
Find out more »Award Winners Book Group: Remains of the Day
The Medford Public Library introduces its new Award Winners Book Group, which will be reading award-winning works of fiction, nonfiction and drama. This month's book is "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro, which won the 1989 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. Ishiguro received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017. Please note that the group meets at the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). Upcoming dates and titles: November 26: "The Heidi Chronicles" by Wendy…
Find out more »Medford Messages in Stained Glass
The Medford Public Library and Medford Council on Aging present "Medford Messages in Stained Glass," with historian Dee Morris and artist Susan Altman. Learn about Medford’s fascinating history of stained glass, including windows in homes as well as in houses of worship, which focus on trees, flowers, people and geometric shapes. Participants will enjoy a slideshow and discussion, then make their own small stained glass piece from precut pieces. Space is limited to 20 participants. Please call the Medford Senior Center at…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). The group is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com. Please note that in November, the group will meet on the last Tuesday (November 26),…
Find out more »Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Flood
The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents a talk by author and historian Anthony Sammarco on "Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Flood," at the Medford Senior Center. Massachusetts has an integral connection with molasses. Rum from New England was traded in Africa for slaves, who were brought to the sugar cane plantations of the Caribbean. The sugar cane was refined into molasses, which was shipped to New England and used in the distillation of rum. This talk will…
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: Her Royal Spyness
The Medford Public Library continues its 2019-20 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of "Her Royal Spyness" by Rhys Bowen. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center will be running a free shuttle to the library. It will leave the senior…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: Mary Sutter
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "My Name is Mary Sutter" by Robin Oliviera. Next month, the group will discuss "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt on December 10.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Zami
The Medford Public Library is starting an LGBTQ Book Group this fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name," by Audre Lorde. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Graphic Novel Discussion Group Copy
The Medford Public Library continues its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. The group normally will meet on the second Monday of each month; the November meeting is one week later than usual due to the Veterans Day holiday on November 11. Also please note that the group…
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
The Medford Public Library presents Matt Heaton leading a parent-child interactive songfest. Have fun and enjoy singing, clapping, and gentle movement with your baby or toddler! Singalongs are for parents and their children from birth to 36 months. Please note that this event will take place at Medford City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library begins its monthly Thursday Night Knit Nights at its new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). Join new and experienced knitters for an evening of knitting, socializing, and sharing tips and techniques. All levels of knitters are welcome. Please bring your own project to work on.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Please note that this month the group is meeting on the last Tuesday, rather than the last Wednesday, because the library will close at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving eve. The group is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback…
Find out more »Award Winners Book Group: Heidi Chronicles
The Medford Public Library continues its new Award Winners Book Group, which is reading award-winning works of fiction, nonfiction and drama. This month's book is "The Heidi Chronicles" by Wendy Wasserstein (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 1989). Upcoming dates and titles: December 17: "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 2015) January 28: "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond (Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, 2017)
Find out more »Graphic Novel Discussion Group
The Medford Public Library continues its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level).
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: Rise of the Rocket Girls
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt.
Find out more »Matt Heaton Singalong
The Medford Public Library presents Matt Heaton leading a parent-child interactive songfest. Have fun and enjoy singing, clapping, and gentle movement with your baby or toddler! Singalongs are for parents and their children from birth to 36 months. Please note that this event will take place at Medford City Hall, in the Council Chambers on the second floor.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Stonewall Reader
The Medford Public Library is starting an LGBTQ Book Group this fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "The Stonewall Reader," edited by the New York Public Library. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Award Winners Book Group: All the Light We Cannot See
The Medford Public Library continues its new Award Winners Book Group, which is reading award-winning works of fiction, nonfiction and drama. This month's book is "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, 2015). Upcoming dates and titles: January 28: "Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City" by Matthew Desmond (Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, 2017) February 25: "Between Riverside and Crazy" by Stephen Adly Guirgis (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 2015)
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