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March 2024

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Huda F Are You?

Friday, March 29 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Huda F Are You?" by Huda Fahmy. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, March 30 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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April 2024

Exhibition Opening: Medford High Artists

Monday, April 1 @ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library opens its art exhibition for April, which will feature works from a selection of artists from Medford High School. The exhibition will be on view in the second-floor gallery of the library during regular hours.  

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Monday Morning Mysteries: Burial At Sea

Monday, April 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "Burial At Sea" by Charles Finch. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes, to be discussed on May 6.          

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Teen Maker Monday

Monday, April 1 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

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.  

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Teen Creative Writing: Poetry

Wednesday, April 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Teen Creative Writing session in the Teen Section of the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. Today's session will focus on poetry. 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. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 4 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, May 2, 2024

Free

Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.  

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Art Smart for School-Aged Children

Thursday, April 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents another edition of 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 explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.  

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, April 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)

Tuesday, April 9 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library introduces a new 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 for this program. All ages are welcome to join, but…

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Teen Maker Night

Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

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. Space is limited and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.    

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Tuesday Night Book Group: Travels With George

Tuesday, April 9 @ 7:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "Travels With George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy" by Nathaniel Philbrick. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar. The title for next month's meeting, on May 14, will be "The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy" by Jamie Ford.

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 10 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Grades 4-5 Book Club: Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments

Wednesday, April 10 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Tasty: A History of Yummy Experiments" by Victoria Grace Elliott. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.    

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Matt Heaton Singalong

Thursday, April 11 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Free

Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0-3 but is fun for all!

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Family Maker Night

Thursday, April 11 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

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.      

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Mystery Book Club for Teens: Warrior Girl Unearthed

Thursday, April 11 @ 7:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's new Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Warrior Girl Unearthed" by Angeline Boulley. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section up to one month before the meeting. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

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LGBTQ+ Book Group: The Selected Works of Audre Lorde

Thursday, April 11 @ 7:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The Selected Works of Audre Lorde" by Audre Lorde. 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 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 classics to contemporary titles.      

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Coffee and Books

Friday, April 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Join Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in.  

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Teen Home School Maker Club

Friday, April 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library invites home schooled tweens and teens ages 11 and up to its monthly Home School Maker Club. Learn and make something new each month. Meets in the Maker Space. All materials provided. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Questions? Contact Nicole Perrault of the library staff at nperrault@minlib.net or 781-475-5735.

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, April 13 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Olé Flamenco for Families

Tuesday, April 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Free

The Medford Public Library welcomes Eve Costarelli of Always Be Dancing to lead a interactive, highly engaging program for families that will get everyone dancing. Everyone will have a body-stretching, hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time. In this upbeat program, infused with the music and dance of flamenco, participants will absorb the dramatic postures and colorful flavor of flamenco while also exploring yoga poses and mindfulness. If all that wasn’t enough already, there will also be an interactive storytime with the wonderful picture…

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Family Peeps Dioramas Night

Tuesday, April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents a Family Peeps Dioramas Night for kids ages 8 to 12 with their adults. Families can work together to re-create a favorite book with marshmallow peeps. All supplies (including Peeps) will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any extra supplies that you would like to use. Registration is required for this event through the library's online calendar.  

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Makerspace Drop-in for Adults

Wednesday, April 17 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library offers a midday drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. No registration necessary.    

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Teen Henna Tattoos

Wednesday, April 17 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library invites teens in grades 6 to 12 to have henna applied to your hands by a professional artist. These tattoos will remain for approximately one week. This event will take place in the Teen Section and henna will be applied in order of arrival. Space is limited, and sign-up is required through the library's online calendar. Additionally, participants will need a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian. These permission slips will be available in the…

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 18 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, May 2, 2024

Free

Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.  

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Art Smart for School-Aged Children

Thursday, April 18 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents another edition of 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 explore the world of arts and crafts with a cool new project.  

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Teen Peeps Diorama Contest

Thursday, April 18 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

Teens in middle school and high school are invited to enter the Medford Public Library's always fun Peeps Diorama Contest. You'll have two hours to re-create your favorite pop culture moment with Peeps. All supplies (including Peeps) will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any extra supplies that you would like to use. After the event, all dioramas will go on display in the Teen Section so people can vote for their favorites. After one week, the winner…

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Kids’ Home School Maker Club

Friday, April 19 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library invites home schooled kids ages 8 to 12 to its Home School Maker Club, offered in the Maker Space on the third Friday each month. Learn and make something new each session. All materials provided. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Questions? Email Sam Donahue, senior children's librarian, at sdonahue@minlib.net.  

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History of Nintendo

Friday, April 19 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library invites you to visit a playable Nintendo museum for all ages. Players will learn about how Nintendo started and see how the iconic console evolved to where it is today. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch will be available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school CRT TVs. No sign-up needed; just drop in between noon and 3 p.m.  

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, April 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Sensory Storytime

Saturday, April 20 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly designed for neurodiverse children — children who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.

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Unbox Book Club for Teens

Monday, April 22 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Free

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. Sign-up through the library's online calendar is encouraged but not required.

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Makerspace Drop-in for Adults

Monday, April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library offers an evening drop-in time specifically for adults at the Makerspace in the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library building. Tools and supplies are provided. No registration necessary.    

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Family Story Time

Wednesday, April 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Writers’ Workshop

Wednesday, April 24 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.      

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Dance Caliente Waltz Class

Wednesday, April 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free

Dance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on the waltz. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Register through the library's online calendar. Dance Caliente's final class at the library this spring will be on salsa dancing (May 29).      

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Toddler Time

Thursday, April 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, May 2, 2024

Free

Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.  

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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!

Friday, April 26 @ 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Bash! v1" by Rudy Gobert. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.  

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, April 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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May 2024

Family Story Time

Wednesday, May 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Toddler Time

Thursday, May 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
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An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Thursday, repeating until Thursday, May 2, 2024

Free

Join Toddler Time at the Medford Public Library and read some excellent books, sing songs, and learn gentle movement activities. Story time is 30 minutes long and geared toward children ages 2-3. After stories and songs, all are invited to join a mini-play group too.  

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Saturday Family Story Time

Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, repeating until Saturday, May 4, 2024

Free

The Medford Public Library presents a story hour for children ages 3 to 7, exploring new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.

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Coffee and Books

Friday, May 10 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free

Join Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in.  

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Writers’ Workshop

Wednesday, May 29 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library hosts the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. The group, which usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, is always looking for new members so join the group to meet fellow writers and get feedback on your work. If you have questions about the group, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.      

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Dance Caliente Salsa Class

Wednesday, May 29 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free

Dance away your cares at the Medford Public Library as Dance Caliente presents a fun and lively lesson on salsa. Dancers of all levels and ages are invited to attend. Founded in 1998 by Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, Dance Caliente brings a contagious enthusiasm to their instruction. Register through the library's online calendar.     

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