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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Hey\, poets! Get ready to show your stuff at our Open Mic Night! \nWe’re rolling out five-minute slots just for you to dazzle us with your own verses or a piece from your favorite wordsmith. Don’t miss this chance to shine or support your local verse-maker! This program is designed for adults. \nThe library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend the program\, please be sure to register. There is a follow-up question that will help us understand how we can include you in our programs.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/open-mic-night-4/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings
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SUMMARY:Monday Morning Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Join The Medford Public Library on the first Monday of each month for this Mystery Book Club. \nNovember: This month\, we will be discussing Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/monday-morning-mysteries/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Local Author Lorena Proia
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Lorena Proia for a special storytime featuring her newest book\, How to Be Best in Class. Meet Rae and her dog Phebe while enjoying an imaginative afternoon of reading at Moon and Back Bookstore!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/storytime-with-local-author-lorena-proia/
LOCATION:Moon and Back Bookstore\, 458 High St\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Children's Programs
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Author Heather B. Moore: "Her America" (Zoom Program)
DESCRIPTION:From award-winning\, starred-review author Heather B. Moore comes a powerful portrait of eight American women whose courage and conviction drove them to smash stereotypes and build a nation – we’ll be discussing Her America\, released just a few weeks ago. We loved chatting with Heather earlier this year so we just had to have her back for this new book! We hope you can join us for another fascinating conversation. \nClick here to register for this program!(opens in new tab)
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/in-conversation-with-author-heather-b-moore-her-america-zoom-program/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Historical Talks/Presentations
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon of Poetry with Alfred Corn & Jill McDonough
DESCRIPTION:Join us  for a special poetry reading presented by Medford’s Poet Laureate\, Max Heinegg\, featuring two extraordinary and celebrated voices in contemporary American poetry. \nAlfred Corn is the author of eleven poetry collections\, two novels\, and several acclaimed books of essays and prosody—including The Poem’s Heartbeat—and his distinguished career has been honored with fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation\, the NEA\, and the Academy of American Poets. \nJoining him is Jill McDonough\, a three-time Pushcart Prize winner\, Guggenheim and Lannan fellow\, and author of collections such as American Treasure and Reaper. She is a professor at UMass Boston who has taught college courses in prisons for over two decades\, her work blends fierce intellect\, humor\, and deep civic witness. \nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to experience two great poets sharing their work and engaging with the Medford community. \nThe library strives to be open and accessible for all. If you need accommodations to attend this program\, please be sure to register. There is a follow-up question that will help us understand how we can include you in our programs.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/an-afternoon-of-poetry-with-alfred-corn-jill-mcdonough/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Local Author Rina Horiuchi
DESCRIPTION:Join local author Rina Horiuchi for a special storytime featuring her new board book\, G Is for Gratitude\, and her first book\, K Is for Kindness. After the reading\, young guests can enjoy free coloring pages inspired by the stories!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/storytime-with-local-author-rina-horiuchi/
LOCATION:Moon and Back Bookstore\, 458 High St\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Children's Programs
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SUMMARY:World Poetry Salon
DESCRIPTION:Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems\, share initial impressions\, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required! \nIn September we’ll feature Aimé Césaire of Martinique and Derek Walcott of Saint Lucia. \nThis free salon-style series welcomes everyone—whether you’re well-versed in poetry or simply curious. Drop in for one session or all; each 90-minute meetup stands on its own. Prior experience with poetry will be helpful but isn’t required. An interest in innovative techniques\, tolerance for ambiguity\, and appreciation of different points of view will also be helpful. \nEmphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. We will take a global perspective and include many writers in different languages who have been translated into English. Brief introductions to the poets will be offered\, but no stuffy lectures; we’ll make connections and discoveries together through our sharing of questions and observations. \nHosted by Gary Roberts\, a poet and co-founder of Arts Collaborative Medford\, as part of our literary arts initiative. Bring your coffee\, tea\, or notebook and join us for a relaxed\, open conversation about how poetry can reflect\, resist\, and reimagine the world around us.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/world-poetry-salon-8/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings
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SUMMARY:Original Poetry Open Mic with Guest Poets Elizabeth Gordon McKIm and Mckendy Fils-Aimé
DESCRIPTION:Original Poetry Open Mic Hosted by Vijaya Sundaram\, Medford Poet Laureate Emeritus (2023–2025)Featured Poet: Linda Haviland Conte & David P. Miller Suggested Donation: $5-$10\n\nPoets\, dreamers\, and writers – we want to see you\, hear you\, and welcome you! Bring an original poem or story to read. We’ll provide a microphone and podium.\n—\nGuest Poets: \nElizabeth Gordon McKim is a poet and performance artist with roots in the oral tradition. Known for five books of poetry\, she has been published in various magazines\, including Poetry and Ploughshares. She is co-author\, with Judith Steinberg of Beyond Words: Writing Poems with Children. She has taught at Lesley College (now University)\, and at several schools\, weaving interdisciplinary arts into school curricula. She is known as The Jazz Poet of Lynn\, where she resides. Her latest book is Freedom and Confinement: An Interview with Etheridge Knight\n\n\nMckendy Fils-Aimé is a New England-based Haitian American poet\, organizer\, and teaching artist. He is the author of sipèstisyon (YesYes Books\, 2026) and\nhas received fellowships from Callaloo\, Cave Canem\, The Watering Hole\, CantoMundo\, and Periplus. Over the span of nearly two decades\, Mckendy has represented New England\nin several regional and national poetry slams\, performing on numerous semifinal and final stages. Mckendy’s work has been featured or is forthcoming in Best New Poets\, Adroit\, Muzzle\, American
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/original-poetry-open-mic-with-guest-poets-elizabeth-gordon-mckim-and-mckendy-fils-aime/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Storytime with Local Author Inbal Alon
DESCRIPTION:Join local author and educator Inbal Alon for a special storytime featuring her new book\, The Whys Get in Trouble\, and her first book\, Maddy’s Towers. Settle in for an imaginative afternoon of stories at Moon and Back Bookstore!
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/storytime-with-local-author-inbal-alon/
LOCATION:Moon and Back Bookstore\, 458 High St\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings,Children's Programs
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SUMMARY:(how to avoid) "Death on Mount Washington" with Author Randi Minetor (Zoom Program)
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, author Randi Minetor! Join us to discuss the Death on Mount Washington: Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness on the Northeast’s Highest Peak. Randi is the author of eight books (working on the 9th!) in the non-fiction “Death in the National Parks” series\, explores the fatal mistakes people make when they venture into unfamiliar wilderness. Collected here are some the most gripping accounts in park history and new stories about people losing the battle with natural forces or perishing from their own folly. Be ready for your upcoming vacation plans with this important and humorous presentation! \nClick here to register for this program! \nOn Mount Washington\, it’s lack of preparation\, not the mountain\, that kills. The weather is highly changeable with wind gusts of 140 mph and -35 degree temps. Then there are the avalanches and icefalls. Combine this with inexperienced hikers in t-shirts and flip flops and things can get ugly fast. \n  \nDeath on Mount Washington describes the circumstances behind the tragic tales of those who have lost their lives on the mountain. No one–not even the most experienced mountaineer or pilot–is safe from the mountain’s mercurial weather conditions. Learn from the mistakes of others in the comfort and safety of your armchair and remember to respect Mount Washington on your next ski trip.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/how-to-avoid-death-on-mount-washington-with-author-randi-minetor-zoom-program/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
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SUMMARY:MHSM: Black Dahlia\, Murders\, Mystery\, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood
DESCRIPTION:William J. Mann’s Black Dahlia: Murder\, Monsters\, and Madness in Midcentury Hollywood has been praised by reviewers for offering the first account of the notorious crime that’s more focused on the victim than her killer. Critics lauded Mann’s ability to reconstruct the life of Elizabeth Short without exploiting her tragic death. The Wall Street Journal highlighted his skill in capturing the “historical environment that surrounded the crime… Mr. Mann conveys the era’s disillusionment and its rising tideof violence and misogyny.” Such context\, the Journal noted\, “is crucial to an understanding of Short’s life—which [Mann] reconstructs with compassionate acuity.” The Washington Post wrote\, “Mann deftly sifts through the sensationalized journalism\, preconceived notions\, myths\, and misunderstandings surrounding the case to uncover the truth about Elizabeth Short like no book before.” The Los Angeles Times focused on Mann’s effort to dismantle the pop-culture mythos surrounding Short\, quoting the author: “Elizabeth is very\, very different from the ‘Black Dahlia.’ They’re separate entities\, and we need to acknowledge that to comprehend what happened both before and after the murder.” \nPrevious chroniclers have been more interested in the killer than the victim\, boasting of solving the case but putting forward unsatisfying or unsupporting evidence. Mann suggests a couple possible solutions to the crime and presents compelling evidence to support his theories. “But solving the crime wasn’t my goal\,” Mann says. “Understanding it\, and understanding Elizabeth\, was my goal.” Short’s death was gruesome and sensational and her short life ordinary and unremarkable. “But her life\,” Mann says\, “is still more important than her death.” \nWilliam J. Mann will discuss his process in researching and writing his book and provide a portrait of the young Medford woman at the heart of one of America’s most notorious unsolved crimes. \nAbout the speaker: \nWilliam J. Mann\, Author and Adjunct Professor of History\, Central Connecticut State University.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/mhsm-black-dahlia-murders-mystery-and-madness-in-midcentury-hollywood/
LOCATION:Medford Public Library\, 111 High St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book/Poetry Readings
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