Book/Poetry Readings
Virtual Author Visit: The Serial Killer’s Apprentice
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a virtual program with authors Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman to discuss their most recent book, “The Serial Killer’s Apprentice,” a psychological examination of the blurred line between victim and accomplice — and how a killer can be created. If you are a fan of true crime and want …
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The Last Decade of Cinema
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online talk with author Scott Ryan about his new book, "The Last Decade of Cinema: 25 Films from the Nineties" (release date June 18). Movies were something in the 1990s. The decade began with "GoodFellas" and ended with "Magnolia," with such films as "Malcolm X," "Before Sunrise," and "Clueless" …
Virtual Author Visit with Lucy Gilmore
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online talk with author Lucy Gilmore as she discusses her book, “The Library of Borrowed Hearts,” the follow-up to her book "The Lonely Hearts Book Club.” We all know the transformative power of books and how they can help us connect with those around us. Gilmore will be …
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Cooking With Monsters
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Cooking With Monsters" by Jordan Alsaqa. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Section. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Bilingual Story Time: Song of the Chirimia
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a bilingual story time for ages 5 and up with a reading of "The Song of the Chirimia," a beautiful Guatemalan folktale that tells the story of the “chirimia,” whose music is sweeter than even that of birds. The protagonists are a Mayan princess and a young man whose love …
Climate Change Book Group: The Ministry for the Future
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Group, "Planet and Pages," meets to discuss “The Ministry for the Future” by Kim Stanley Robinson. The novel uses fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate change will affect us all. Stop by the library to snag your copy. Led by green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty, owner …
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Mystery Book Club for Teens: Pride and Premeditation
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Pride and Premeditation" by Tirzah Price. 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.
Virtual Author Visit: Dean Jobb – A Gentleman and a Thief
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online visit with author Dean Jobb to discuss his new book, "A Gentleman and a Thief: The Daring Jewel Heists of a Jazz Age Rogue.” The book tells the incredible true story of Arthur Barry, one of the world’s most audacious and successful jewel thieves. Barry charmed the …
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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Hex Americana
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its Teen Graphic Novel Book Club, for teens in grades 6 and up. Being discussed today in the Youth Services Program Room will be "Hex Americana" by Bree Wolf. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Section. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Virtual Author Visit: Christina Dodd – A Daughter of Fair Verona
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring a virtual program with author Christina Dodd to discuss her new book, “A Daughter of Fair Verona.” Author Susan Elizabeth Phillips will join Dodd in conversation about "Fair Verona," a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise — Romeo and Juliet’s daughter as a clever, rebellious, fiercely …
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