Book/Poetry Readings
Grades 2-3 Book Club: The Great Pet Escape
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 "The Great Pet Escape" by Victoria Jamieson. Register through the library's online calendar, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of the book, which will be available starting approximately one month in advance. Please note: This club is only for …
Author Talk: Tess Gerritsen with Paul Doiron
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library presents an online program with bestselling author Tess Gerritsen discussing her brand new book, "The Spy Coast," in conversation with fellow bestselling author Paul Doiron. In the book, a retired CIA operative in small-town Maine tackles the ghosts of her past in a fresh take on the spy thriller. Register through the …
Grade 1 Book Club: Maybe Something Beautiful
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss “Maybe Something Beautiful" by F. Isabel Campoy. 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.
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
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 "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, v1" by Sumito Oowara. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online …
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Book Release: Terry E. Carter – Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun
West Medford Community Center 111 Arlington St., Medford, MAJoin Terry E. Carter, the inaugural poet laureate for the City of Medford, for a celebration of his newly released sixth book, "Brown Skin and the Brilliant Sun: A Poet's Opus." He'll read from the new work, have books for sale and signing, and there will be music and light refreshments too. A West Medford …
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Monday Morning Mysteries: Cover Her Face
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "Cover Her Face" by P.D. James. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "Promised Land," a Spenser novel by Robert B. Parker, to be discussed on January 8.
Book Release Party: Vijaya Sundaram – Fractured Lens
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAJoin the City of Medford's new Poet Laureate, Vijaya Sundaram, at the library for the release of her new book of poems, “Fractured Lens.” Originally from India, Sundaram is a poet, musician, singer-songwriter and educator. Her work has appeared in the Rising Phoenix Press, the Stardust Review and TELL Magazine. This is her first collection …
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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.
Book Release and Signing: Destany Starr Rodriguez – Temperance
EventThem Studios 344 Salem St., Medford, MA, United StatesEventThem Studios is hosting a book release and signing event with Destany Starr Rodriguez to celebrate her first book, "Temperance," an intimate collection of poems. There also will be live performances from loved ones in addition to a book reading and signing. General admission tickets are $5 in advance through the EventThem website, or $10 …
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Author Talk: Fred Small – Everything Possible
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library and All She Wrote Books welcome author Fred Small for a talk about his new picture book, "Everything Possible." The book is based on Small’s iconic folk song — a joyful lullaby about love and acceptance. It celebrates friendship and gently encourages all children to choose their own path, wherever it …