The Medford Public Library introduces its new Tween Graphic Novel Book Club for readers ages 10 to 14. Being discussed today in the Maker Space will be "Freestyle" by Gale Galligan. 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.  

Do you read the latest and greatest books about our planet, environmentalism, and climate change and then really, really, really need someone to talk with about it? Then join "Planet and Pages," the Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group and read your way to a better world. Led by green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty, owner of …

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The Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "The Naturals" by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. 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 presents Storytime with Hannah Moushabeck for kids ages 5 and up and their families. Moushabeck is a second-generation Palestinian-American editor and book publisher, and the author of the picture book "Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine." She will read her book, share stories about her family and homeland of Palestine, and …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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