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May 2025

ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices

Wednesday, May 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Arts Collaborative Medford, 162 Mystic Ave.
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Free

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 social upheaval and shaped modern literature with their responses to historical events. You'll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever…

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Grades 2-3 Book Club: The Cardboard Kingdom

Monday, May 19 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "The Cardboard Kingdom" by Chad Sell. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to pick up a copy of the book. Please note: This club is only for children in second or third grade.    

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Author Storytime: Rachel C. Katz – Rise Up!

Wednesday, May 21 @ 10:30 am
Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author  Rachel C. Katz, sharing her new book "Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History." A bold, energetic nonfiction picture book, "Rise Up!" introduces young readers to more than two dozen moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history through rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant illustrations inspired by protest art. "Rise Up!" coloring pages will be available after the story.  

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Grades 4-5 Book Club: As Brave as You

Tuesday, May 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Free

The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "As Brave as You" by Jason Reynolds. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Please note that this event is only for those in grades 4 or 5. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.    

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Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram

Friday, May 30 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Free

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. Please RSVP through the library's online calendar.

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Author Storytime: Lorena Prioa – How to Make a Sandwich

Saturday, May 31 @ 2:30 pm
Moon and Back Bookstore, 458 High St
Medford, MA 02155 United States
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Moon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Lorena Prioa as she shares her book "How to Make a Sandwich." The book is the first in a series about a creative little girl, Rae, and her dog Phoebe. Rae knows making a sandwich is fun and easy. The bread is like the parents, it keeps the sandwich safe and happy. The turkey is the love, the lettuce is the fun. But every time Rae adds an ingredient, it…

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June 2025

Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mystery Guest

Monday, June 2 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free

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, on July 7, will be "A Beautiful Mystery" by Louise Penny.    

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