Book/Poetry Readings
A Celebration of Animation with Marty Gitlin
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes award-winning author and pop culture historian Marty Gitlin, who will bring to life his book, "A Celebration of Animation: The 100 Greatest Cartoon Characters in Television History." Gitlin ranks the funniest, coolest, and most influential cartoon characters ever, from Bugs Bunny and Popeye to Snoopy and SpongeBob SquarePants. Learn interesting …
LGBTQ+ Book Group: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's LGBTQ+ Book Group meets to discuss "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil: A Savannah Story" by John Berendt. 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 …
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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.
Author Talk: Leslie Absher – Spy Daughter, Queer Girl
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes author Leslie Absher to talk about her book, "Spy Daughter, Queer Girl," in which she pursues the truth: of her family, her identity, and her father’s role in Greece’s CIA-backed junta. As a guide, Absher brings readers to the shade of plane trees in Greece, to queer discos in Boston, and to …
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Grade 1 Book Club: The Very Last Castle
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library’s First Grade Book Club meets to discuss “The Very Last Castle" by Travis Jonker. 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.
Historical Fiction Brook Group: The Rose Code
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library introduces its new Historical Fiction Brook Group, which will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Being discussed today will be "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn. Register through the library's online calendar; you need only register for one session to be added to the group. Upcoming …
Grades 2-3 Book Club: Meet Yasmin!
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 "Meet Yasmin!" by Saadia Faruqi. 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 children in …
Author Talk: Daniel A. Gagnon – A Salem Witch
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes historian Daniel A. Gagnon to discuss his recent biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss his recent biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, "A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse." Gagnon will take questions from the audience following the …
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Over My Dead Body
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 "Over My Dead Body" by Sweeney Boo. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
Author Talk: Peter F. Crowley
Virtual MAThe 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 …