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The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Maribel Versus the Volcano" by Sarah Hannah Gómez. Register through the library's new online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through …
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Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram with guest poet Terry E. Carter. Poets, dreamers, and songwriters are invited to bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. ACM will provide a microphone and podium. Carter was Medford’s first Poet …
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The Medford Public Library invites you to its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group reads and discusses the work of great poets, while crafting and performing participants' own work. Take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with …
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The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "Winter and Night" by S.J. Rozan. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for today's meeting through the library's online calendar. The title for next month's meeting, …
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The 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 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 …
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The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Secret Book of Flora Lea" by Patti Callahan Henry. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Register using the library's online calendar.
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The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets to discuss "Shiny Misfits" by Maysoon Zayid. Pick up a copy of the book at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room. Registration is required through the library's new online calendar.
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The Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Club, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss "All We Can Save," co-edited by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Katharine K. Wilkinson. A collection of essays and poetry by women at the forefront of the climate movement, the book is a timely read for Women’s History Month. Copies are available …
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The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The House of Impossible Beauties" by Joseph Cassara. Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance. Call the library at 781-395-7950 to have a copy put on hold for you. RSVP for the book group meeting through the library's online …
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The Medford Public Library hosts its second Friday "Coffee and Books" session with director Barbara Kerr. Join Barbara in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of the hot new books and interesting titles the library recently acquired. No assigned reading or registration is required; just drop in.
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The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Dogtown" by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.
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The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online conversation with romance author Carla Kelly. She'll be talking about her early books as well as her American historicals and her latest book of Christmas stories, "Regency Glad Tidings," as well as "A Naval Surgeon to Fight For," both published in 2024. Register using the link in …
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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "We're Not From Here" by Geoff Rodkey. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the …
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The Medford Public Library welcomes reporter and author Ted Reinstein to talk about his latest book, "Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph." The book is a rare and rousing grand tour focusing on the most memorable people and their stories (and diners!), all culled from the … Author Talk: Ted Reinstein – Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England Read More »
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Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet CD Collins. A Kentucky native, Collins was selected as Malden’s inaugural Poet Laureate in 2023. She is the author of "Blue Land," a collection of short stories; a poetry collection; and "Afterheat," a …
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The Medford Public Library invites you to its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group reads and discusses the work of great poets, while crafting and performing participants' own work. Take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with …
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The Medford Public Library invites you to celebrate National Poetry Month with an evening with Terry E. Carter, who was the city's inaugural Poet Laureate from 2021 to 2023. Carter has been developing his craft for decades and has published six books of poetry, with a seventh book in the works. He is a classically-trained …
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Palm Press Bookstore, which recently opened in Medford Square, presents an artist talk and book signing featuring photographer Suzanne Révy and her new book "A Murmur in the Trees." Wandering in the footsteps of the transcendental writers in Concord, Massachusetts, Révy witnessed nature unfurling through the seasons. She formed a physical and psychological bond with … Artist Talk: Suzanne Révy – A Murmur in the Trees Read More » |