Book/Poetry Readings
Adult Poetry Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents the fourth meeting of its new Poetry Club for adults led by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford’s poet laureate. Come share your voice, taking the mic to shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism and force. The club meets once a month to read and …
Grade 1 Book Club: Memory Jars
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss "Memory Jars" by Vera Brosgol. Please note that this club is only for children in first grade. Registration is required through the library's online calendar. Books will be available at the library approximately one month in advance.
Medford Poet Laureates: Past, Present, and Future
Medford Historical Society & Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesThe Medford Historical Society & Museum invites you to join Medford poet laureates past, present, and future for a night of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month. Come and hear past poet laureate Terry E. Carter, current poet laureate Vijaya Sundaram, and poet laureate elect Max Heinegg as they read from their new books. …
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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Bash!
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 "Bash! v1" by Rudy Gobert. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Caitlin’s Book Club for Teens
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAMedford Public Library teen volunteer Caitlin is leading a discussion about "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins. You can pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. Meets in the Youth Services Study Room. Sign up is required through the library's online calendar.
Book Launch & Storytime: Brave New Beginnings
Tufts University Science and Engineering Complex 200 College Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesThe Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University invites you to commemorate the beauty of forming new communities by attending a launch of the book "Kenzy's Crazy Day," a capstone presentation by the Tisch Scholars. This children's book celebrates the resilience and courage required to navigate new friendships and unfamiliar surroundings. After a reading …
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere
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 "Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere" by Elise Gravel. 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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Taylor’s Book Club for Teens: Turtles All the Way Down
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MATeens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to join Medford Public Library teen volunteer Taylor for a discussion about the book "Turtles All the Way Down" by John Green. Pick up a copy of the book in the Teen Section ahead of time so you’ll be ready to discuss. The session will be held …
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Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mitford Murders
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Mitford Murders" by Jessica Fellowes. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "Small Mercies" by Denis Lehane, to be discussed on June 3.
Author Visit: Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes Jarrett J. Krosoczka, the author of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, "Hey Kiddo," and more. He’ll give a presentation on how he became a graphic novelist, how he writes books, and then answer questions from the audience while he draws. His drawing will be projected onto a screen so …