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Mystic Makerspace: Costume Making – Capes
From super heroes to vampires to princesses, a cape or capelet can be a great addition to many different Halloween costumes. Mystic Makerspace will show you how to use a basic pattern to create a cape for you or for a child in your life. This workshop is for ages 16 and over. Some previous sewing machine experience preferred. Registration is required through the Medford Public Library's online calendar.
Find out more »Classic Book Group: To Kill a Mockingbird
This year the Medford Public Library's Classic Book Group will be led by members of the library staff and focus on 20th century Southern writers. The schedule of meetings kicks off with To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Future meeting dates (all Wednesdays at 7 p.m.) and titles are: November 14: All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren December 19: TBA January 16: Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston February 20: The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers March 20: Wise…
Find out more »CS First Music & Sound
Google workers are coming to the Medford Public Library to share their 21st century skills in a series of four coding workshops centered on music and sound. In CS First Music & Sound, students use the computer to play musical notes, create a music video, and build an interactive music display while learning how programming is used to create music. The workshops for ages 8 and older. Registration is required and may be done through the event page on the library's…
Find out more »eBook and Digital Resources Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you an eBook and Digital Resources Workshop to learn how to access eBooks and digital resources from home using your library card. Check out eBooks, AudioBooks, films, videos, music, learn a language, take an online course, and more, on the go or from home, using your portable device! Registration is required through the library's online calendar or at the Information Desk.
Find out more »Author Talk: Dorothy Emerson – Sea Change
Dorothy Emerson, former minister of the Medford Unitarian Universalist Church and a longtime resident of West Medford, will read from her new memoir Sea Change: The Unfinished Agenda of the 1960s, and explore the roots of today’s culture in that iconic era. She says: “Because of our shared roots in the Sixties — whether or not we were alive at the time — we have untapped resources to help us respond to the challenges we face today.” Discussion will be encouraged; books…
Find out more »Breaking Science: Spooky Science
The Medford Public Library invites science enthusiasts from 10 to 100 to its "Breaking Science" series. Learn about the science and technology you hear discussed on the news, from scientists and engineers who work on the newest discoveries. This week's topic is Spooky Science. Future dates and topics (all Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.) are: November 6: Journey to the Center of the Immune System November 20: Nutrition and Immunity November 27: Evidence Based Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress For more…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. 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. The next workshop dates is Wednesday, November 28, at 7 p.m.
Find out more »Monday Morning Mysteries: Morbid Taste for Bones
The Medford Public Library continues its 2018-19 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters. Future meeting dates and titles are: December 3: A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie January 7: What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman February 4: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear March 4: Long Upon the Land by Margaret Maron April 1: Even the Dead by Benjamin Black May 6: A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly June 3: TBA Please register at the library's Information Desk or through…
Find out more »Breaking Science: Immune System
The Medford Public Library invites science enthusiasts from 10 to 100 to its "Breaking Science" series. Learn about the science and technology you hear discussed on the news, from scientists and engineers who work on the newest discoveries. This week's topic is Journey to the Center of the Immune System. Future dates and topics (all Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m.) are: November 20: Nutrition and Immunity November 27: Evidence Based Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress For more information please contact the library…
Find out more »Drama Book Group: Raisin in the Sun
The Medford Public Library's Drama Book Club meets to discuss A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry. The club, new this fall, will mostly discuss classic dramas with a couple of modern plays and a few comedies in the mix. Lively discussion and readings encouraged. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Future dates and titles are: December 5: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams January 9: Harvey by Mary Chase February 6: Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks March 6: Twelve Angry…
Find out more »Dance Caliente Latin Sampler Class
Dance away your cares as Dance Caliente presents a Latin Sampler class, the second of three fun and lively dance lessons at the library this fall for dancers of all levels. Dance Caliente's owners, Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, use creative and non-intimidating techniques to help you develop the skills to experience this dance in the arms of another. All are welcomed to attend with or without a partner and with or without any previous dance experience. The third and final class of…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Small Great Things
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Future meeting dates and titles are: December 11: Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Louisa Adams by Louisa Thomas January 8: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann February 12: TBA* March 12: TBA* April 9: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See May 14: TBA* *Books will be decided by the group. Please register at the library Information…
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
Make time to knit this season! 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. Knit Night meets one Thursday per month in the library's Young Adult Department.
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Group: The Hunting Accident
The Medford Public Library's Graphic Novel Book Group meets to discuss The Hunting Accident: A True Story of Crime and Poetry by David Carlson and Landis Blair. Future meeting dates and titles are: December 10: Pantheon by Hamish Steele January 14: Crosswind, Volume 1 by Gail Simone and Cat Staggs February 11: Sabrina by Nick Drnaso March 11: Tenements, Towers, and Trash: An Unconventional History of New York City by Julia Wertz April 8: TBA May 13: TBA Please register at…
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. 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: Murder is Announced
The Medford Public Library continues its 2018-19 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of A Murder is Announced by Agatha Christie. Future meeting dates and titles are: January 7: What the Dead Know by Laura Lippman February 4: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear March 4: Long Upon the Land by Margaret Maron April 1: Even the Dead by Benjamin Black May 6: A Free Man of Color by Barbara Hambly June 3: TBA Please register at the library's Information Desk or through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Drama Book Group: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
The Medford Public Library's Drama Book Club meets to discuss Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams. The club, new this fall, will mostly discuss classic dramas with a couple of modern plays and a few comedies in the mix. Lively discussion and readings encouraged. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Future dates and titles are: January 9: Harvey by Mary Chase February 6: Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks March 6: Twelve Angry Men by Reginald Rose April 3: Art by Yasmina Reza…
Find out more »Dance Caliente Hustle Class
Dance away your cares as Dance Caliente presents a class on the Hustle, the third of three fun and lively dance lessons at the library this fall for dancers of all levels. Dance Caliente's owners, Eileen Herman-Haase and Raul Nieves, use creative and non-intimidating techniques to help you develop the skills to experience this dance in the arms of another. All are welcomed to attend with or without a partner and with or without any previous dance experience. Founded in 1998, Dance Caliente…
Find out more »Graphic Novel Book Group: Pantheon
The Medford Public Library's Graphic Novel Book Group meets to discuss Pantheon by Hamish Steele. Future meeting dates and titles are: January 14: Crosswind, Volume 1 by Gail Simone and Cat Staggs February 11: Sabrina by Nick Drnaso March 11: Tenements, Towers, and Trash: An Unconventional History of New York City by Julia Wertz April 8: TBA May 13: TBA Please register at the library Information Desk or through the library's online calendar. Copies of the books will be available to…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Book Group: Louisa
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Louisa Adams by Louisa Thomas. Future meeting dates and titles are: January 8: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann February 12: TBA* March 12: TBA* April 9: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See May 14: TBA* *Books will be decided by the group. Please register at the library Information Desk or through the library's online calendar.…
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