The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Home Sweet Motel" by Chris Grabenstein. The book will 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 invites you to the first fall meeting of its Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford's poet laureate. The group will meet every month on the fourth Friday to read and discuss 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 passion, lyricism, and force. Please RSVP through the library's online calendar.  

The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Charlie & Mouse" by Laurel Snyder. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book, which will be available starting approximately one month in advance. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.    

The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "Heaven, My Home" by Attica Locke. 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, on November 4, will be "The Beekeeper’s Apprentice" by Laurie King.  

The Medford Public Library presents an evening with Carmen Maria Machado, a finalist for the National Book Award and the author of the bestselling memoir "In the Dream House." Machado, who also wrote the graphic novel "The Low, Low Woods," and the short story collection "Her Body and Other Parties," will discuss her books and writing process. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Machado's work, this talk promises to offer a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one…

The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group begins its 2024-25 schedule with a meeting to discuss "Horse: A Novel" by Geraldine Brooks.  Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on November 12, will be "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride.  

The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Hooky, v1" by Míriam Bonastre Tur. The book is available for pickup at the Children’s Desk or in the Teen Room. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.