Book/Poetry Readings
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Read the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ Book Group
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAll are welcome to read and discuss literary and non-fiction works by and about the LGBTQ+ community; from classics to contemporary titles. This month we will be reading: The Hours by Michael Cunningham. Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance.
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ACM Poetry Salon: 20th Century Voices
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesLearn about modern poetry with short poems from some of the most celebrated writers of the twentieth century. We’ll listen to or read the poems, share initial impressions, and discuss whatever questions or themes emerge. The texts will be provided at the meeting—no homework required! This free salon-style series welcomes everyone—whether you’re well-versed in poetry …
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Planet & Pages Climate Change Book Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesDo you read the latest and greatest books about our planet, environmentalism, and climate change and then really, really, really need someone to talk with about it? Well, we’ve got the book club for you! Join local green entrepreneur Clare Flaherty (of Trove Green Provisions) and read your way to a better world. This month, …
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Aaron Ellison: Artist Talk & Technical Demo
Palm Press Bookstore 19 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesAaron published instability (Snap Collective) in collaboration with Eric Zeigler in late 2024 and will demonstrate photographing in different light spectra, thus making the invisible visible! Q&A and book signing will follow.
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1st Grade Book Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis month's book is The Adventures of Beekle, The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat! Register online here, then swing by the library to pick up a copy of your book! Books will be available starting approximately one week before each meeting. During Book Club, children are invited to discuss their thoughts and ideas about the month’s chosen …
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Tuesday Night Book Group
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin this monthly book club and find your new favorite read. This month's book is The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Books will be available at the circulation desk approximately four weeks in advance. Register here.
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Alex Thayer Author Visit
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis event is geared towards students in grades 5-8, but all ages are welcome to attend. Local author Alex Thayer is joining us to talk about her newest book Happy & Sad & Everything True! She'll also talk about her writing process and share writing exercises to help you start your own stories. This event is a …
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Children’s Portuguese Story Time (Ages 3-7)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis storytime series is designed for children ages 3-7. Join us for this multi-week course of exciting Portuguese storytimes! Music and movement will follow a story read-aloud. Portuguese storytimes will take place on Saturdays in October. During this program, children are encouraged to fully engage with the movement and games and to use as much …
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Cookbook Club
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThis month, we’ll be cooking from The Vegan Chinese Kitchen by Hannah Che. Register for this book club online, and then ask for your copy of the month’s cookbook at the circulation …
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The Scoop Book Club
Colleen's Ice Cream and Sandwich Shop 61 High St., Medford, United StatesThe Scoop is a book club for those in their 20s & 30s (and anyone who wants the scoop on great books). Please join us offsite at Colleen's at 61 …