Family Programs
Family Paint Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library is hosting a family paint night for kids age 6 and up. Kids and their grown-ups will follow along with a beginner-friendly video tutorial and create a duo (or group) of paintings to bring home and treasure forever. This month, participants will be painting cute owls. All supplies are provided by the library. …
Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move …
Swiftie Dance Party
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MABust out your favorite Taylor Swift-inspired (or just plain sparkly) outfit and head to the Medford Public Library for a Swiftie Dance Party. This is an all-ages, family friendly dance party, so bring the littlest Swifties along to shake, shake, shake to a selection of Taylor's kid-friendly hits.
Kids’ Storybook Movement Workshop at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford is offering a free Storybook Movement Workshop presented by Alive Dance Collective. Participants are invited to bring books to life through coloring, collaboration, and creative movement. Students create movement stories inspired by a read-aloud. Books are based on a theme such as nature, colors, or overcoming obstacles. Participants are encouraged to move …
Family Peeps Diorama Making
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its annual Family Peeps Diorama Making session for kids ages 8 to 12 with their grown-ups. Kids and grown-ups are encouraged to work together to create the perfect diorama using marshmallow Peeps and the provided craft supplies. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. The Peeps Diorama Making session for …
Reading with Ryan for Emerging Readers
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of "Reading with Ryan" for emerging readers. Ryan loves when people read to him. If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Ryan. Pick your favorite book and schedule a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog who …
Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library hosts its 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 …
Reading Buddies
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites kids to drop in for its weekly Reading Buddies program. Come practice your reading skills by reading aloud to teen volunteers. Reading Buddies will be available for 30-minute increments and happy to listen to you read whatever book(s) you'd like. Buddies will offer an encouraging ear and will only jump …
Family Maker Night
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe 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 …
Books With Bailey
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents another edition of Books With Bailey, a trained service dog who loves listening to books! If you are learning to read and want to build your confidence, come read to Bailey. Pick your favorite book and sign up for a 15-minute reading spot to hang out with the coolest dog …