Upcoming Events
Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library’s Writers’ Workshop will continue this fall at 7 p.m. on these Wednesdays – Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 29. 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.
Find out more »Classic English Novels Book Group: Sense and Sensibility
In 2017-18, the Medford Public Library’s Great Books Group will read and discuss eight classic English novels, from Jane Austen to Thomas Hardy. These are all acclaimed novels that have stood the test of time, and can be read and re-read with continued delight, amusement, and enlightenment. Facilitated by David Fedo, here are the monthly group meeting dates and book titles: October 25: Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen, 1811) November 15: Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen, 1813) December 20: Emma…
Find out more »Cultural Connections for Kids: India
You won’t need your passport to travel the world this October! In two interactive events led by Cultured Kids, children ages 6 and up will connect with different cultures through art, science, and even food. On October 12, participants will take a trip to Uganda, and on October 26, they will jet over to India. Kids will get a taste of what life is like in other countries, while making connections between the cultures of these regions and their own…
Find out more »Short Story Book Group
This fall, the Medford Public Library is introducing the Classic Short Story Discussion Group, which will be reading and discussing two to three short stories each month. Here is the schedule: October 26: "Cask of Amontillado" (Poe) and "The Lottery" (Jackson) November 16: "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (O. Henry) and "Thank You, Ma’am" (Langston Hughes) December 28: "Gift of the Magi" (O. Henry) and "Happy Prince" (Wilde) January 25*: "The Necklace" (de Maupassant) and "Paste" (Henry James) February 22: "Rope"…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Tapestry of Fortunes
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month (except for November, when the meeting will be on the third Friday) at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the 2017-18 schedule of books: October 27: “Tapestry of Fortunes” by Elizabeth Berg November 17: “Postmistress” by Sarah Blake December 29:…
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group: The Transcendental Murder
The Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month from October to May. This year the group is reading mysteries with Massachusetts settings and authors. Books are available at the library. The remaining schedule: November 6: “The Transcendental Murder” by Jane Langton December 4: “Blanche Cleans Up” by Barbara Neely January 8: “Death at Charity’s Point” by William Tapply February 5: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay March 5: “Night Passage” by Robert B. Parker April 2:…
Find out more »High School Pigskin Rivalry: Medford vs. Malden
It’s a storied high school football rivalry in Massachusetts, which this year features the 130th battle between the Medford Mustangs and the Malden Golden Tornadoes. Join the coaches—Jason Nascimento from Medford and Bill Manchester from Malden—along with players and alumni from both teams as they explain why this game is the most important one of the season—for the players, the coaches, the alumni and fans. Malden currently leads the series by 64-55-10, but both teams will be keyed up and…
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Club: Abominable Mr. Seabrook
The Medford Public Library introduces a new series exploring graphic novels: a genre-by-genre look at comics and graphic novels for adults 18 and over. The remaining schedule for 2017-18: November 13: “The Abominable Mr. Seabrook” by Joe Ollman December 11: "Bayou" (Volume 1) by Jeremy Love January 8: “My Brother’s Husband” by Gengoroh Tagame February 12: “Mockingbird: I Can Explain” by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk March 12: “Prince of Cats” by Ronald Wimberly April 9: “The Best We Could…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Spy
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from October to May. Members of the group select the titles: November 14: “Spy: The Inside Story of How the FBI’s Robert Hanssen Betrayed America,” by David Wise December 12: “The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen,” by Jacques Pepin January 9: To be announced February 13: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood March 13: To be announced April 10: “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the…
Find out more »Classic English Novels Book Group: Pride and Prejudice
In 2017-18, the Medford Public Library’s Great Books Group will read and discuss eight classic English novels, from Jane Austen to Thomas Hardy. These are all acclaimed novels that have stood the test of time, and can be read and re-read with continued delight, amusement, and enlightenment. Facilitated by David Fedo, here are the remaining monthly group meeting dates and book titles: November 15: Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen, 1813) December 20: Emma (Jane Austen, 1816) January 17: Wuthering Heights…
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
Join new and experienced knitters for an evening of knitting, socializing, and sharing tips and techniques. All levels of knitters are welcome. Please bring a project. This is the third and final Knit Night of the fall. Meet in the library's Young Adult Department.
Find out more »Short Story Book Group
This fall, the Medford Public Library is introducing the Classic Short Story Discussion Group, which will be reading and discussing two to three short stories each month. Here is the remaining schedule for 2017-18: November 16: "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" (O. Henry) and "Thank You, Ma’am" (Langston Hughes) December 28: "Gift of the Magi" (O. Henry) and "Happy Prince" (Wilde) January 25*: "The Necklace" (de Maupassant) and "Paste" (Henry James) February 22: "Rope" (Porter) and "Springtime A La Carte" (O.…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Postmistress
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month (except for November, when the meeting will be on the third Friday) at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: November 17: “Postmistress” by Sarah Blake December 29: “Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library’s Writers’ Workshop holds its third and final session of the fall. 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.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group: Blanche Cleans Up
The Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month from October to May. This year the group is reading mysteries with Massachusetts settings and authors. Books are available at the library. The remaining schedule: December 4: “Blanche Cleans Up” by Barbara Neely January 8: “Death at Charity’s Point” by William Tapply February 5: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay March 5: “Night Passage” by Robert B. Parker April 2: “The Technologists” by Matthew Pearl May 7:…
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Club: Bayou
The Medford Public Library introduces a new series exploring graphic novels: a genre-by-genre look at comics and graphic novels for adults 18 and over. The remaining schedule for 2017-18: December 11: "Bayou" (Volume 1) by Jeremy Love January 8: “My Brother’s Husband” by Gengoroh Tagame February 12: “Mockingbird: I Can Explain” by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk March 12: “Prince of Cats” by Ronald Wimberly April 9: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui May 14: “Torso” by Brian…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Apprentice
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from October to May. Members of the group select the titles: December 12: “The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen,” by Jacques Pepin January 9: To be announced February 13: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood March 13: To be announced April 10: “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania,” by Erik Larson May 8: “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and…
Find out more »Classic English Novels Book Group: Emma
In 2017-18, the Medford Public Library’s Great Books Group will read and discuss eight classic English novels, from Jane Austen to Thomas Hardy. These are all acclaimed novels that have stood the test of time, and can be read and re-read with continued delight, amusement, and enlightenment. Facilitated by David Fedo, here are the remaining monthly group meeting dates and book titles: December 20: Emma (Jane Austen, 1816) January 17: Wuthering Heights (Emily Bronte, 1847) February 21: Jane Eyre (Charlotte…
Find out more »Short Story Book Group
This fall, the Medford Public Library is introducing the Classic Short Story Discussion Group, which will be reading and discussing two to three short stories each month. Here is the remaining schedule for 2017-18: December 28: "Gift of the Magi" (O. Henry) and "Happy Prince" (Wilde) January 25*: "The Necklace" (de Maupassant) and "Paste" (Henry James) February 22: "Rope" (Porter) and "Springtime A La Carte" (O. Henry) March 22*: “To Room 19” (Lessing) and “Yellow Wallpaper” (Gilman) April 26: “Open…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Light in the Ruins
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books will be available at the library the first week of September. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: December 29: “Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian January 26: “Caleb's Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks February 23: “Boston Girl” by…
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group: Death at Charity’s Point
The Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month from October to May. This year the group is reading mysteries with Massachusetts settings and authors. Books are available at the library. The remaining schedule: January 8: “Death at Charity’s Point” by William Tapply February 5: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay March 5: “Night Passage” by Robert B. Parker April 2: “The Technologists” by Matthew Pearl May 7: “The Cape Cod Mystery” by Pheobe Atwood Taylor Please…
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Club: My Brother’s Husband
The Medford Public Library introduces a new series exploring graphic novels: a genre-by-genre look at comics and graphic novels for adults 18 and over. The remaining schedule for 2017-18: January 8: “My Brother’s Husband” by Gengoroh Tagame February 12: “Mockingbird: I Can Explain” by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk March 12: “Prince of Cats” by Ronald Wimberly April 9: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui May 14: “Torso” by Brian Michael Bendis Please register at the information desk,…
Find out more »Classic English Novels Book Group: Wuthering Heights
In 2017-18, the Medford Public Library’s Great Books Group will read and discuss eight classic English novels, from Jane Austen to Thomas Hardy. These are all acclaimed novels that have stood the test of time, and can be read and re-read with continued delight, amusement, and enlightenment. Facilitated by David Fedo, here are the remaining monthly group meeting dates and book titles: January 17: Wuthering Heights (Emily Bronte, 1847) February 21: Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte, 1847) March 21: David Copperfield…
Find out more »Short Story Book Group
This past fall, the Medford Public Library introduced the Classic Short Story Discussion Group, which will be reading and discussing two to three short stories each month. Here is the remaining schedule for 2017-18: January 25*: "The Necklace" (de Maupassant) and "Paste" (Henry James) February 22: "Rope" (Porter) and "Springtime A La Carte" (O. Henry) March 22*: “To Room 19” (Lessing) and “Yellow Wallpaper” (Gilman) April 26: “Open Window” (Saki) and “The Destructors” (Greene) May 24: “Ransom of Red Chief” (O.…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Caleb’s Crossing
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: January 26: “Caleb's Crossing” by Geraldine Brooks February 23: “Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant March 23: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes April 27: “Morning Glory” by…
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group: Defending Jacob
The Monday Morning Mysteries Book Group meets on the first Monday of the month from October to May. This year the group is reading mysteries with Massachusetts settings and authors. Books are available at the library. The remaining schedule: February 5: “Defending Jacob” by William Landay March 5: “Night Passage” by Robert B. Parker April 2: “The Technologists” by Matthew Pearl May 7: “The Cape Cod Mystery” by Pheobe Atwood Taylor Please register online through the library calendar or at the…
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Club: Mockingbird
The Medford Public Library introduces a new series exploring graphic novels: a genre-by-genre look at comics and graphic novels for adults 18 and over. The remaining schedule for 2017-18: February 12: “Mockingbird: I Can Explain” by Chelsea Cain and Kate Niemczyk March 12: “Prince of Cats” by Ronald Wimberly April 9: “The Best We Could Do” by Thi Bui May 14: “Torso” by Brian Michael Bendis Please register at the information desk, on the library’s online calendar, or by calling…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: The Handmaid’s Tale
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month from October to May. Members of the group select the titles: February 13: “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood March 13: To be announced April 10: “Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania,” by Erik Larson May 8: “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, a Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill,” by Candace Millard Register through the online calendar or at the…
Find out more »Classic English Novels Book Group: Jane Eyre
In 2017-18, the Medford Public Library’s Great Books Group will read and discuss eight classic English novels, from Jane Austen to Thomas Hardy. These are all acclaimed novels that have stood the test of time, and can be read and re-read with continued delight, amusement, and enlightenment. Facilitated by David Fedo, here are the remaining monthly group meeting dates and book titles: February 21: Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte, 1847) March 21: David Copperfield (Charles Dickens, 1849-1850) April 18: Great Expectations…
Find out more »Short Story Book Group
This past fall, the Medford Public Library introduced the Classic Short Story Discussion Group, which will be reading and discussing two to three short stories each month. Here is the remaining schedule for 2017-18: February 22: "Rope" (Porter) and "Springtime A La Carte" (O. Henry) March 22*: “To Room 19” (Lessing) and “Yellow Wallpaper” (Gilman) April 26: “Open Window” (Saki) and “The Destructors” (Greene) May 24: “Ransom of Red Chief” (O. Henry) and “The Lumber Room” (Saki) *Additional reading (optional):…
Find out more »Novel Idea Book Group: Boston Girl
The Novel Idea Book Group meets at the Medford Senior Center on the last Friday of the month at 10 a.m. This is a fiction group for all adults; you do not have to be a senior to attend. Books are available at the library. Here is the remaining 2017-18 schedule of books: February 23: “Boston Girl” by Anita Diamant March 23: “Me Before You” by Jojo Moyes April 27: “Morning Glory” by Sarah Jio May 25: “Ines of My…
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