Book/Poetry Readings
Coffee and Books
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe 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 books. No assigned reading or registration required; just drop in.
That is NOT a Good Idea: Storytelling and Puppets
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents an afternoon of fun with Mo Willems' book "That is NOT a Good Idea!" Participants will be reading the story together, making puppets, and doing other storytelling activities with this engaging book. This program is for kids ages 3 to 7. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.
Grades 4-5 Book Club: Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "Sal and Gabi Break the Universe" by Carlos Hernandez. 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 …
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LGBTQ+ Book Group: A Minor Chorus
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "A Minor Chorus" by Billy-Ray Belcourt. 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 library's online calendar. All are welcome to read …
ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford invites you to its first 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 …
Author Storytime: Katherine Picarde – Ollie & Stella
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMoon and Back Bookstore welcomes Medford native, first-grade teacher and local children's book author Katherine Picarde to read her newest book, "Ollie & Stella." The book, for ages 3 to 7, tells of the heartwarming escapades of little Ollie and his puppy-sister Stella, displaying Ollie and Stella's unconditional love. Kids are encouraged to ring their …
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Original Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Original Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet Thomas DeFreitas of Arlington. His poems have appeared in Dappled Things, Ibbetson Street, Pensive, Plainsongs, and elsewhere. Thomas’s latest collection, “Walking Between the Raindrops,” was published by Kelsay Books in March. All …
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Julia on the Go! Swimming into Trouble
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for second- and third-graders meets to discuss "Julia on the Go! Swimming into Trouble" by Angela Ahn. 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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Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library invites you to its Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the City of Medford'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, …
Author Storytime: Ellen Mayer – Gift & Box
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMoon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with award-winning picture book author Ellen Mayer. Mayer will be joined by her granddaughter Elisa, a Medford student, as she reads her book "Gift & Box." Gift and Box are a package, dropped off with love from grandma at the local post office. But being a package together …