Family Programs
Harvest Your Energy Festival
McGlynn Elementary School 3002 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MA, United StatesThe City of Medford presents the Harvest Your Energy Festival outdoors near the wind turbine behind the McGlynn Middle School. Learn about sustainable organizations and work in your community while …
Messy Art for Kids
Medford Family Network Family Center 489 Winthrop St., Medford, MAThe Medford Family Network invites kids up to age 8 to stop by the conference room in the MFN family play space for some messy art, hosted by Nicole Lyon, an MFN parent leader. Register when you arrive.
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 college dog who …
Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond
Wright's Pond 140 Elm Street, Medford, MA, United StatesThe City of Medford presents its fourth annual Halloween Fest at Wright’s Pond. The event will feature a pumpkin float and lantern walk, live music, a Medford Family Network Craft …
Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt
Wright's Pond 140 Elm Street, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Public Library and Medford Recreation Department invite you to an all-ages Haunted Doll Scavenger Hunt at Wright's Pond. Some dolls have been lost in the woods . . . can you help find them? Participants will receive a free book. Register through the library's online calendar. Be sure to wear hiking shoes or …
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 …
Grade 1 Book Club: Memory Jars
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "Memory Jars" by Vera Brosgol. Please note that this club is only for children in first grade. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Books will be available at the library approximately one month in advance.
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 …
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!
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 …