The Medford Public Library presents an online talk with author Peter F. Crowley. A prolific author from the Boston area, Crowley writes in various forms, including short fiction, op-eds, poetry, and academic essays. His writing can be found in Middle East Monitor, Znet, 34th Parallel, Pif Magazine, Galway Review, Digging the Fat, Adelaide’s Short Story and …

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The Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries book group meets to discuss "The Silent Patient" by Alex Michaelides. RSVP through the library's online calendar. Next month's title will be "Cover Her Face" by P.D. James, to be discussed on December 4.    

The Medford Public Library presents an online Q&A session with mystery writer Lee Goldberg to celebrate the release of his new book, “Calico,” which comes out today. In addition to writing wonderful mysteries, Goldberg has been the writer and producer for the TV show “Monk.” Register through the library's online calendar to receive the Zoom …

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The Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets in the Maker Space to discuss "Thunderous" by M.L. Smoker and Natalie Peeterse. The book is available for pickup at the Children’s Desk about one month in advance. Registration is required through the library's online calendar.    

The Medford Historical Society & Museum presents author Anthony Sammarco for a talk at the library on his book "Inferno: The Great Boston Fire of 1872." The fire destroyed 65 acres of land in Boston, from Washington Street, between Summer and Milk Streets, fanning eastward toward the wharves projecting into Boston Harbor. The fire is …

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The Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Black Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse. 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 and …

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The Medford Public Library's Tuesday Night Book Group meets to discuss "December ’41" by William Martin. Books will be available approximately four weeks in advance. Please register through the library's online calendar. The group meets monthly on the second Tuesday. The title for next month's meeting, on December 12, will be "Come Fly the World: The …

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The Medford Public Library's Historical Fiction Brook Group meets to discuss "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. Register through the library's online calendar; you need only register for one session to be added to the group. Next month's title, to be discussed on December 20, will be "Hamnet" by Maggie O’Farrell.  

The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an online Q&A with author Virginia Pye to discuss her new book, "The Literary Undoing of Victoria Swann." Set in Gilded Age Boston, "The Literary Undoing of Victoria Swann" tells the story of a successful woman author of romance and adventure novels who becomes a champion of women’s rights …

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Join 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.