Book/Poetry Readings
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Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mystery Guest
Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mystery Guest
The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose. 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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ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a Poetry Salon hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of ACM, as part of the collaborative's literary arts initiative. Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Featured this evening will be two allied yet distinct approaches …
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Virtual Author Talk: Alexis Prescott – The First Witches
Virtual Author Talk: Alexis Prescott – The First Witches
The Medford Public Library is sponsoring a virtual author talk with Author Alexis Prescott discussing her recent release, "The First Witches: Women of Power in the Classical World." This book provides a readable overview of how the Western witch originated. So profound was the impact of the classical witch upon Western thought and literature that she …
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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Human Body Theater
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: Human Body Theater
The Medford Public Library's Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14 meets to discuss "Human Body Theater" by Maris Wicks. Pick up a copy of the …
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Climate Change Book Club: The Light Pirate
Climate Change Book Club: The Light Pirate
Planet and Pages, the Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Club, meets to discuss "The Light Pirate," a novel by Lily Brooks-Dalton. Told in four parts — power, water, light …
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LGBTQ+ Book Club: Curtis Chin Memoir
LGBTQ+ Book Club: Curtis Chin Memoir
The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Club meets to discuss "Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant: A Memoir" by Curtis Chin. 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 …
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Coffee and Books
Coffee and Books
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 new and interesting …
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Teach In: Freedom of Expression and Banned Books
Teach In: Freedom of Expression and Banned Books
Celebrate and support freedom of expression with a special Teach-In at the Medford Public Library featuring local authors who will read/perform short sections from banned or controversial books like "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury, "1984" by George Orwell, "The Handmaid’s Tale" by Margaret Atwood, "Maus" by Art Spielgelman, and "The Trial" by Franz and others. …
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Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
The Medford Public Library presents its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the city'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 passion, lyricism, and force. …
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Palm Press Book Talk: Valley Books
Palm Press Book Talk: Valley Books
Palm Press Bookstore in Medford Square presents a talk with Drew Leventhal and Owen McCarter of Valley Books. Started in 2023 by Leventhal, Valley Books is a new publishing imprint specializing in small run, handmade publications. "The Three-Eyed Fish" by Owen McCarter, a stunning book of photogravure prints, is the most recent publication. The book …
Author Storytime: Josh Funk
Author Storytime: Josh Funk
Moon and Back Bookstore presents a summer kickoff storytime with award-winning local author Josh Funk, who will read "How to Code a Sandcastle" and "How to Code a Rollercoaster." Plus the store will have many of Funk's other books available, including "Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Series," "Dear Unicorn," "Dear Dragon," and more.
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Virtual Author Talk: E.C. Hanson
Virtual Author Talk: E.C. Hanson
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online program with true crime writer E.C. Hanson, who will speak about his latest book, "Dead End Road." In June 1977, Renee Freer, nicknamed Giggles, went out to play with her friends. A few hours later, she was found bludgeoned to death with a rock. In a true …
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ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Arts Collaborative Medford invites you to a Poetry Salon hosted by Gary Roberts, a poet and co-founder of ACM, as part of the collaborative's literary arts initiative. Learn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the 20th century. Emphasis will be given to poets who bore witness to …
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Poetry Open Mic Night
Poetry Open Mic Night
Hey, poets! Get ready to show your stuff at the Medford Public Library's Open Mic Night. Five-minute slots will be available for you to dazzle with your own verses or a piece from your favorite wordsmith. This program is designed for adults. Register through the library's online calendar.