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April 2024
Boston Glory Ultimate Frisbee Media Day
The Medford Public Library is hosting Media Day for the Boston Glory Ultimate Frisbee team, which plays its home games at Hormel Stadium in Medford. The day will include readings of Frisbee-themed books “Flip” by children’s author Margaret Muirhead and “Spirit Foul” by young adult author Zack Smith; a team meet-and-greet with a Q&A panel, autographs and photo ops; Ultimate Frisbee™ 101: How and where to play in the Boston area with indoor-friendly throwing demos; Glory footage on the big…
Find out more »Historical Fiction Brook Group: The Island of Sea Women
The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See. Register through the library's online calendar; you need only register for one session to be added to the group. Next month's title, to be discussed on May 15, will be "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »Climate Change Book Group: How Beautiful We Were
The Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss "How Beautiful We Were" Imbolo Mbue, the New York Times bestselling author of "Behold the Dreamers. In this novel, a fearless young woman from a small African village starts a revolution against an American oil company. Stop by the library to snag your copy. Led by green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty, owner of Trove Green Provisions in Medford Hillside, the group reads both non-fiction and fiction books…
Find out more »Teen Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Participants also will read, memorize, and recite…
Find out more »Adult Poetry Club
The Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing members' own work. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Sensory Storytime
The Medford Public Library presents Sensory Storytime for ages 3 to 7. Explore stories, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly and adaptive setting. This storytime is for everyone, but is particularly designed for neurodiverse children — children who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, ADHD, or have difficulty sitting through our other storytimes. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Grade 1 Book Club: Memory Jars
The 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.
Find out more »Family Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents family story time for ages 3 to 7. The session will explore new concepts with books and songs. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join in. After story time, a short craft or activity will be held in the same space.
Find out more »PJ Story Time
The Medford Public Library presents another PJ Story Time, for children ages 3 to 7. Dress up in your coziest outfit, grab your favorite snuggle friend and come on down. There will be a short (30-minute) story time with songs and books to get you ready for the best dreamtime!
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