November 2024
Virtual Author Talk: Kathleen DuVal – Native Nations: A Millennium in North America
The Medford Public Library presents an online program with author, professor and historian Kathleen DuVal to discuss her book, “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.” Called "an essential American history" by The Wall Street Journal, the book places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today. A question-and-answer period will be included. Register through the library's online calendar…
Find out more »December 2024
African Art Lecture Series: Forms and Materials
The Medford Public Library continues its second Sunday series of online lectures meant as an introduction to African Art, its variety of forms, the depth of its history, and how it became an important player first in Western culture and continues to be important in a global world. Today's session is "Learning to Look: Forms and Materials." The African art that is most familiar in the west are carvings; 2-D design was equally important. It took the form of wall-painting,…
Find out more »Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly third Saturday Virtual Guided Session. Tune learners, second instrument players, or anyone who enjoys traditional Irish music are welcome for moderately paced Irish tunes — jigs, reels and more — upbeat chat, and connection with other trad music lovers. Resources/tunes lists can be found on Shannon’s website. Join the global community in the live session via YouTube. Cost is free, but virtual tip jars are available via PayPal or through Venmo at ShannonHeatonMusic.
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