Family Programs
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 …
Read by the River
Joyce Cummings Center, Tufts University 177 College Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesTufts Hillel is hosting its annual literacy carnival, Read by the River, at the Joyce Cummings Center. All Medford students in kindergarten through grade 5 and their families or caregivers are invited to attend this campus-wide initiative that celebrates the love of books and reading. The day will feature reading-themed activities led by Tufts student …
Grade 1 Book Club: Saturday
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "Saturday" by Oge Mora. Discussion is accompanied by a small craft or activity related to the book. Please note …
Family 3D Printing Workshop
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library hosts a Family 3D Printing Workshop for kids ages 8 to 12 and an adult. Learn about the 3D printing process, then test out the library’s 3D printers in the Tech Lab to make something of your own. An adult is required to attend so kids can continue the 3D printing …
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 …
Matt Heaton Singalong
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0 to 3 but is fun for all!
Family Music Day
First Baptist Church of Medford 29 Oakland St., Medford, MA, United StatesFirst Baptist Church of Medford on Oakland Street in Medford Square invites the community to its third annual Family Music Day, led by members of the Choral Fellows and Scholars program at the church. There will be activities for all ages and abilities including music games and prizes, instrument demonstrations, handbells and boom-whackers, face painting, …
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 …