The Medford Public Library and Royall House & Slave Quarters invite you to a conversation with the novelist Michael Curato about his award- winning book, "Flamer." Set in 1995 at a Boy Scouts summer camp, "Flamer" tells the story of Aiden, a 14-year-old who is on a journey of figuring out himself and his sexuality. Semi-autobiographical, Curato’s courageous book was met with controversy, topping many banned book lists. Join Curato for an intimate discussion about the importance of telling queer and BIPOC…

The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program with historical fiction author Madeline Martin. Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and internationally bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance with books that have been translated into over 25 different languages. Her 2023 book, "The Keeper of Hidden Books," is heartwarming story about the power of books to bring us together, inspired by the true story of the underground library in WWII Warsaw. Martin also…

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. Coffee provided by Chapters Coffee Carts, the nonprofit coffee and snack cart that operates in the library's second-floor gallery. Its mission is to set up supported worksites for people with disabilities. Next month's meeting date…

The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Shannon in the Spotlight" by Kalena Miller. The book is available for pickup at the Children’s Desk. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.    

The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a talk with artist Ricardo Diseño and writer Steve Mockus about their latest book, “Eerie Legends: An Illustrated Exploration of Creepy Creatures, the Paranormal, and Folklore from around the World.” It's a fascinating and frightening collection of folk tale monsters, ghosts, and other scary things that dwell in the dark. Register through the library's online calendar to receive the Zoom link.  

The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Warcross" by Marie Lu. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section. Sign-up for today's meeting is required through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Pageboy: a Memoir" by Elliott Page. 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 the book group meeting through the library's online calendar. All are welcome to read and discuss literary and nonfiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community, from classic to contemporary titles.