October 2020
Virtual Teen Craft Night: DIY Tetris Magnets
The Medford Public Library presents a Virtual Teen Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school (grades 6 and up). Tonight, make your own magnetic version of the classic video game Tetris. Registration through the library website is required in order to receive the Zoom link and materials: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=455852 When you sign up, Nicole Perrault of the library staff will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely,…
Find out more »November 2020
Monday Morning Mysteries: China Trade
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group will meet virtually to discuss "China Trade" by S.J. Rozan. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy checked out to you for no-contact pickup. You must register on the library calendar to receive the Zoom invitation. Please contact the Information Desk if you need assistance with registration. Next month's book, to be discussed on December 7, will be "The Dry" by Jane…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 4 to 6) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Maddi Ranieri at the library for the Zoom link information, mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Teen Shelf Care Book Club
The Medford Public Library is a different kind of book club for teens in grades 6 to 9: there are no assigned books! Instead, practice "shelf care" and read books that YOU choose. Then talk about them at the meetings with other teens who love reading. Sign-up is required through the library website to get the Zoom link: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=455916
Find out more »Biographies Book Group: All the Blood Runs Red
The Medford Public Library introduces its new Bimonthly Biographies Book Group, which will be offered the first Wednesday of every other month at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Being discussed today is "All the Blood Runs Red: The Legendary Life of Eugene Bullard--Boxer, Pilot, Soldier, Spy," by Phil Keith with Tom Clavin. The book tells the incredible story of the first African American military pilot, who went on to become a Paris nightclub impresario, a spy in the French Resistance and…
Find out more »Grades 2-3 Virtual Book Club: The Mouse and the Motorcycle
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Book Club for second- and third-graders online via Zoom. Being discussed today is "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" by Beverly Cleary. Check out a virtual copy of the book on Hoopladigital.com. Please email Sam Sednek of the library staff at ssednek@minlib.net for the Zoom link to the meeting.
Find out more »Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Drawing the Vote
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today via Zoom will be "Drawing the Vote" by Tommy Jenkins. Coinciding with the 2020 US presidential election, "Drawing the Vote" looks at the history of voting rights in the United States and how it affects the way we vote today. Throughout the book, Jenkins identifies events and trends that led to the results of the 2016 presidential election…
Find out more »Virtual Teen Crafternoon: Shading and 3-D Objects
The Medford Public Library presents another virtual teen craft afternoon via Zoom for teens entering grades 6 and up. Today will focus on Shading and 3-D Objects. Expand your drawing skills -- all you need is paper and something to draw with (pen, pencil, marker, etc), and you'll be ready to follow along! Sign-up is required via the library website to get the Zoom link: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=457147 For more information contact Maddi Ranieri at the library at mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Dance Caliente Virtual Salsa Lesson
Dance away your cares as the Medford Public Library presents Dance Caliente leading fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Today's virtual lesson will be on Salsa. For a sample of a previous lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3241695949283538 Please register through the library's online calendar, https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=449332, or call the Information Desk at 781-395-7950, in order to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Notorious RBG
The Medford Public Library Tuesday Night Book Group meets virtually to discuss the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biography "Notorious RBG" by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik. All book groups will take place on Zoom. You must register on the library calendar to receive the Zoom invitation. Please contact the Information Desk if you need assistance with registration. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the Library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy checked out to you for no-contact pickup. Next…
Find out more »Dance Caliente Virtual Salsa Lesson
Dance away your cares as the Medford Public Library presents Dance Caliente leading fun and lively dance lessons for dancers of all levels. Today's virtual lesson will be on Salsa. For a sample of a previous lesson, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=3241695949283538 Please register through the library's online calendar, https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=449332, or call the Information Desk at 781-395-7950, in order to receive the Zoom link.
Find out more »Virtual Matt Heaton Singalong
The Medford Public Library presents Medford's Matt Heaton performing another awesome online singalong just for your young ones (ages 0 to 3). Get your dancing feet ready! Tune in by going to the library's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MedfordLibrary/
Find out more »Virtual Grade 1 Book Club: This is a Taco!
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Grade 1 Virtual Book Club. Being discussed today will be the picture book "This is a Taco!" by Andrew Cangelose. Please email Tamar Siegel at the library at tsiegel@minlib.net for the link to the Zoom meeting.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Book Group: Under the Udala Trees
The Medford Public Library continues its 2020-21 LGBTQ+ Book Group with a discussion of "Under the Udala Trees" by Chinelo Okparanta. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classics to contemporary titles. The discussion will take place remotely via Zoom. Email Judy Nudelman of the library staff at jnudelman@minlib.net to receive the Zoom meeting address and password. Upcoming titles are "Her Body and Other Parties: Stories" by Carmen Maria…
Find out more »Kids Crafts: Sharpie Tie Dye
The Medford Public Library is offering a fun craft activity for kids ages 8 to 12, today's focusing on Sharpie Tie Dye. Sign-up is required in order to get the Zoom link and materials. When you sign up, Sam Sednek of the library will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely, you must sign up before the day of the event. Please email Sam at ssednek@minlib.net to sign up.
Find out more »Virtual Teen Creative Writing
The Medford Public Library continues its fall Virtual Teen Creative Writing series for teens in middle school and high school (grades 6 and up). Exercise your creativity -- build new worlds, create characters, try new styles, and more! Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar for the Zoom link: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=455893 Winter dates are December 15, January 19 and February 16. Attending every session is not required, but encouraged. For more information, contact Nicole Perrault at the library at 781-475-5735…
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 4 to 6) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Maddi Ranieri at the library for the Zoom link information, mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »Teen Book Club: All Out
The Medford Public Library's Teen Book Club meets online via Zoom to discuss "All Out: The No Longer Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Age," edited by Saundra Mitchell. You can download this book for free froom hoopla, or you can request a no-contact pickup of a physical copy. Sign-up is required through the library website in order to get the Zoom link: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=469667 Teen Book Group meetings are led by Teen Library Volunteers. If you are interested in leading a…
Find out more »History Book Group: Killers of the Flower Moon
The Medford Public Library, Medford Historical Society & Museum, and Friends of the Medford Public Library continue their new History Book Group with a virtual discussion of "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," by David Grann. In 1920s Oklahoma, many members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation were dying suspicious deaths. Author Grann tells the story of the investigation that led to birth of the FBI. The discussion will be led by Barbara…
Find out more »Grades 4-5 Book Club: Primer
The Medford Public Library continues its online Book Club for fourth- and fifth-graders. Being discussed today is "Primer" by Jennifer Muro and Thomas Krajewski. While living with her latest set of foster parents, Ashley Rayburn mistakenly applies some found body paints, which give her a wide range of special powers. But soon, the military discovers what happened to their secret weapon, and this puts Ashley and her newfound family and friends in danger. You can check out the ebook on…
Find out more »A Modern Literary Salon
The Medford Public Library invites you to join four authors from the New England Indie Authors Collective -- Jenny Pivor, Jason M. Rubin, Randy Ross and Medford resident Judah Leblang -- for A Modern Literary Salon. The event will feature diverse readings from each author, whose works include historical fiction, tech thrillers, romantic comedy and memoir. A discussion of the creative writing process and a Q&A will follow. Jenny Pivor is an artist and a writer. She is the author…
Find out more »Virtual Teen Craft Night: Paint Night
The Medford Public Library presents a Virtual Teen Craft Night for teens in middle school and high school (grades 6 and up). Tonight is Paint Night; create your own masterpiece with tape resist painting. Registration through the library website is required in order to receive the Zoom link and materials: https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=MEDFORD&curID=455851 When you sign up, Nicole Perrault of the library staff will contact you to arrange a no-contact pickup for supplies at the library. In order to coordinate supplies safely,…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is meeting on the last Tuesday this month, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The group always is looking for new members so join to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »Virtual Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents a family story time (for ages 4 to 6) via Zoom. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in! Please email Maddi Ranieri at the library for the Zoom link information, mranieri@minlib.net.
Find out more »December 2020
Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library Writers’ Workshop meets in a virtual format. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback on your work. For information on how to participate, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
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