Book/Poetry Readings
Bilingual Storytime: The Real Cinco de Mayo Story
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 Real Cinco de Mayo Story"/"La Verdadera Historia del Cinco de Mayo." Learn the true history behind Cinco de Mayo, an often-misunderstood holiday. Is this the date when Mexico celebrates independence? What does Cinco de Mayo mean …
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Mystery Book Club for Teens: Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Mystery Book Club for Teens meets to discuss "Bianca Torre is Afraid of Everything" by Justine Pucella Winans. A copy of the book may be picked up in the Teen Section up to one month before the meeting. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
LGBTQ+ Book Group: The Chosen and the Beautiful
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "The Chosen and the Beautiful" by Nghi Vo. 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 …
Coffee and Books
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin Medford Public Library Director Barbara Kerr in Bonsignore Hall for coffee and a discussion of new and interesting books. No assigned reading or registration required, just drop in.
Haitian Heritage Month: Bilingual Children’s Book Read
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe City of Medford continues its series of Haitian Heritage Month events with a Haitian Creole/English Children’s Book read/lap sit read by Dr. Mariette Ayala, followed by Haitian Arts and Crafts to match the stories read. The series concludes next Saturday, May 18, with a Create Your Own Haitian Art workshop at the Medford Family …
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Tuesday Night Book Group: The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "The Many Daughters of Alfong Moy" by Jamie Ford. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar.
Historical Fiction Brook Group: Shrines of Gaiety
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "Shrines of Gaiety" by Kate Atkinson. Register through the library's online calendar. This will be the group's last meeting until the fall.
Grades 4-5 Book Club: Twin Cities
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Twin Cities" by José Pimienta. 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 …
Teen Poetry Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents the fifth meeting of its Teen Poetry Club led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Students in middle school and high school are invited to take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a …
Bridgerton High Tea
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MALady Whistledown and the Medford Public Library cordially invite you to Bridgerton High Tea in celebration of the release of Season 3 of the Netflix romance series, which debuts on May 16. Come donned in Regency Era costume, or your finest jeans, and enjoy free tea, scones, tea sandwiches, and a discussion of the book …