August 2019
Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. Please note that due to the library's closing this summer, this meeting will be held in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue. Also note that for August only, this meeting is taking place on the last Thursday of the month, rather than the customary last Wednesday. The group is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers…
Find out more »September 2019
Monday Morning Mysteries: A Fountain Filled With Blood
The Medford Public Library kicks off its 2019-20 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of "A Fountain Filled With Blood" by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Upcoming meeting dates and titles are: October 7: "The Skull Mantra" by Eliot Pattison November 4: To be determined December 2: "Her Royal Spyness" by Rhys Bowen Copies of each book will be available…
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Upcoming dates for Coffee and Books are Friday, October 11, and Friday, November 8. Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center…
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library begins its monthly Thursday Night Knit Nights at its new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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. Upcoming Knit Night dates are October 17 and November 21.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Upcoming meetings will be on October 30 and November 26. 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 »October 2019
Monday Morning Mysteries: The Skull Mantra
The Medford Public Library continues its 2019-20 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of "The Skull Mantra" by Eliot Pattison. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: Left Neglected
The Medford Public Library begins its Tuesday Night Book Group for 2019-2020 with a discussion of "Left Neglected" by Lisa Genova. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). Upcoming dates and titles: November 12: "My Name is Mary Sutter" by Robin Oliviera December 10: "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Tales of the City
The Medford Public Library is starting an LGBTQ Book Group this fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "Tales of the City" by by Armistead Maupin. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center will be running a free shuttle to the library. It will leave the senior…
Find out more »Romance Novel Book Group: A Lady’s Code of Misconduct
The Medford Public Library begins its Romance Novel Book Group for 2019-2020 with a discussion of "A Lady's Code of Misconduct" by Meredith Duran. This year’s group will be looking at historical romances that address social and political issues of past eras that are still relevant today. The group meets at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level).
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library continues its monthly Thursday Night Knit Nights at its new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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. The next Knit Night at the Library will be Thursday, November 21.
Find out more »Graphic Novel Discussion Group
The Medford Public Library kicks off its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. The group normally will meet on the second Monday of each month; the October meeting is one week later than usual due to the Columbus Day holiday on October 14. Also please note that…
Find out more »Award Winners Book Group: Remains of the Day
The Medford Public Library introduces its new Award Winners Book Group, which will be reading award-winning works of fiction, nonfiction and drama. This month's book is "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro, which won the 1989 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. Ishiguro received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017. Please note that the group meets at the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). 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. Please note that in November, the group will meet on the last Tuesday (November 26),…
Find out more »November 2019
Monday Morning Mysteries: Her Royal Spyness
The Medford Public Library continues its 2019-20 Monday Morning Mysteries book group with a discussion of "Her Royal Spyness" by Rhys Bowen. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center will be running a free shuttle to the library. It will leave the senior…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: Mary Sutter
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "My Name is Mary Sutter" by Robin Oliviera. Next month, the group will discuss "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt on December 10.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Zami
The Medford Public Library is starting an LGBTQ Book Group this fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name," by Audre Lorde. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Graphic Novel Discussion Group
The Medford Public Library continues its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. The group normally meets on the second Monday of each month; the November meeting is one week later than usual due to the Veterans Day holiday on November 11. Also please note that the group…
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library continues its monthly Thursday Night Knit Nights, at its new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Please note that this month the group is meeting on the last Tuesday, rather than the last Wednesday, because the library will close at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving eve. The group is always looking for new members so join the group to meet your community’s fellow scribblers and get feedback…
Find out more »December 2019
Monday Morning Mysteries: Death of a Kingfisher
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "Death of a Kingfisher" by M.C. Beaton. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Graphic Novel Discussion Group
The Medford Public Library continues its Graphic Novel Discussion Group for 2019-2020. Come for a discussion of what’s new and interesting in the world of comics and graphic novels. There is no required reading or registration; just drop by and learn about new and unfamiliar titles. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level).
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: Rise of the Rocket Girls
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "Rise of the Rocket Girls" by Nathalia Holt.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Stonewall Reader
The Medford Public Library is starting an LGBTQ Book Group this fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "The Stonewall Reader," edited by the New York Public Library. Please note that the group meets in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's new temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center operates a free shuttle to the library. It leaves the senior center at 10…
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Thursday Night Knit Night, at its new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's new temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Please note that because of the Christmas holiday, this month the group is meeting on the last Thursday, rather than the last Wednesday. 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…
Find out more »January 2020
Monday Morning Mysteries: Her Last Breath
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "Her Last Breath" by Linda Castillo. Please note that the group meets in the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Super Late Bloomer
The Medford Public Library started an LGBTQ Book Group this past fall, meeting on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ community, from classics to contemporary titles. At this meeting, the group will discuss "Super Late Bloomer" by Julia Kaye. Please note that the group meets in the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350).
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center operates a free shuttle to the library. It leaves the senior center at 10…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: We Were the Lucky Ones
The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "We Were the Lucky Ones" by Georgia Hunter.
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Thursday Night Knit Night, at its temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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.
Find out more »Teen Craft Night: Duct Tape Crafts
The Medford Public Library's first Teen Craft Night of 2020 will feature duct tape crafts. Learn how to make wallets, bow ties, pencil cases, and more! This program is for teens in grades 6 and up, and registration is required through the event page on the library website. For more information, please contact Nicole Perrault at 781-395-7950 or nperrault@minlib.net.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). 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. Questions? Please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »February 2020
Monday Morning Mysteries: Coroner’s Lunch
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Coroner's Lunch" by Colin Cotterill. Copies of each book the group reads will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Memoir-Writing Workshop
The Medford Public Library is offering an eight-week Memoir-Writing Workshop led by Judah Leblang. In this course, open to writers or aspiring writers at all levels of experience, you will: Discuss the process of writing memoir pieces and what makes a good story Look at examples of short memoir vignettes and discuss what makes them effective Refine your pieces in a workshop format and receive supportive/constructive feedback Complete a series of in-class writing exercises Expand your understanding of the craft of writing memoir/creative…
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: The Cutting Season
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "The Cutting Season" by Attica Locke.
Find out more »LGBTQ Book Group: Not Without Laughter
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ Book Group meets to discuss "Not Without Laughter" by Langston Hughes.
Find out more »Coffee and Books
Barbara Kerr, director of the Medford Public Library, presents this monthly review of new books, both fiction and non-fiction. It’s a fun hour of good company and talk. No registration is required — just stop by the library's temporary venue at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Also note that on the second and fourth Friday of each month, the Medford Senior Center operates a free shuttle to the library. It leaves the senior center at 10…
Find out more »Teen Hand Lettering Workshop
The Medford Public Library is offering a Teen Hand Lettering Workshop for teens in grades 6 and up. Learn the basics of hand lettering, from typography and letter forms to which markers and pens make the best tools. You'll get to make and take home your own frame-worthy hand-lettered creation. Advance registration is required through the event page on the library website.
Find out more »Knit Night at the Library
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Thursday Night Knit Nights, at its temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (lower level, Suite G-350). 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.
Find out more »Writers’ Workshop
The Medford Public Library invites you to the monthly meeting of its Writers’ Workshop, in the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). 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 »Teen Craft Night: Bored Jars
The Medford Public Library is calling this month's Teen Craft Night "Bored Jars." Decorate a mason jar and fill it with your own boredom busters for a rainy day! This program is for teens in grades 6 and up, and registration is required through the calendar on the library website. For more information, please contact Nicole Perrault at 781-395-7950 or nperrault@minlib.net.
Find out more »March 2020
Monday Morning Mysteries: Ordinary Grace
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "Ordinary Grace" by William Kent Krueger. Please note that the group meets in the library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue (Suite G-350 on the lower level). Copies of each book will be available to borrow at the Circulation Desk the month before. Please register at the library's Information Desk or call 781-395-7950.
Find out more »Tuesday Night Books: A Little Love Story
The Medford Public Library continues its Tuesday Night Book Group with a discussion of "A Little Love Story" by Roland Merullo. To register, please call 781-395-7950. Next month's selection (April 14) will be "Clementine: The Life of Mrs. Winston Churchill," by Sonia Purnell.
Find out more »Canceled: LGBTQ Book Group – Funny Boy
Due to public safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the Medford Public Library has canceled this month's LGBTQ Book Group meeting.
Find out more »Canceled: Coffee and Books
Due to public safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the Medford Public Library has canceled this month's Coffee and Books hour with director Barbara Kerr.
Find out more »Canceled: Knit Night at the Library
Due to public safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the Medford Public Library has canceled its Thursday Night Knit Night for this month.
Find out more »Canceled: Writers’ Workshop
Due to public safety concerns surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, the Medford Public Library has canceled this month's meeting of its Writers’ Workshop. If you have questions about the group, which normally meets on the last Wednesday of the month, please contact David Chia at duuchia@gmail.com.
Find out more »April 2020
Canceled: Monday Morning Mysteries
With the Medford Public Library closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Monday Morning Mysteries book group will not meet today.
Find out more »Canceled: Coffee and Books
With the Medford Public Library closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, this month's Coffee and Books gathering will not be held.
Find out more »Canceled: Tuesday Night Books
Due to the closure of the Medford Public Library because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Tuesday Night Book Group will not meet this month.
Find out more »Canceled: Writers’ Workshop
With the Medford Public Library closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Writers' Workshop will not be held this month.
Find out more »December 2021
Closing Day: Temporary Library Venue
Today is the closing day for the Medford Public Library's temporary location at 200 Boston Avenue, and also the last day to pick up holds (until 5 p.m.). The book drop will be available for returns over the weekend of December 4-5 but it will be removed early on the morning of Monday, December 6. Please return items by December 5 or hold them until the library reopens in January. While the library is closed, items will not be due…
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