Book/Poetry Readings
Author Talk: Nancy Horan – The House of Lincoln
Virtual MAThe Medford Public Library presents a virtual talk with author Nancy Horan about her book "The House of Lincoln." Horan, author of the million-copy New York Times bestseller "Loving Frank," returns with a sweeping historical novel that tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s ascendance from rumpled lawyer to U.S. president to the Great Emancipator through …
Middle School No-Book Book Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. There are no assigned books for this book club, which …
Author Talk: Emily Sweeney – Dropkick Murphy
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes author Emily Sweeney for a talk about her new book, "Dropkick Murphy: A Legendary Life." The book chronicles for the first time the unbelievable life of Dr. John “Dropkick” Murphy, who grew up in Medford. He was a 1930 graduate of Medford High School, where he was a celebrated drum …
Author Talk: Sophie Labelle – Assigned Male
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents a talk with author Sophie Labelle, a neurodivergent trans cartoonist and novelist from Montreal, Canada, now living in Finland She is the author of the webcomic "Assigned Male," which has been running since 2014, and the "Ciel" novel series. ”The Best of Assigned Male” was recently published by Hachette UK. During her …
Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Oh My Gods
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 will be "Oh My Gods" by Stephanie Cooke. This book will be available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
50 States of Mind with Ryan Bernsten
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library welcomes author Ryan Bernsten for a talk in his new book, "50 States of Mind: A Journey to Rediscover American Democracy. Bernsten presents a work of travel nonfiction in the style of Alexis de Tocqueville that takes readers on a long and winding journey through all 50 states to explore the …
Middle School No-Book Book Club
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Middle School No-Book Book Club meets in the Maker Space at the Charlotte & William Bloomberg Library building. There are no assigned books for this book club, which is for teens in grades 6 to 8. Instead, the group will talk about books you love, books you love to hate, books you can’t …
Cory Fong, Dalia Davis at Medford Farmers Market
Condon Band Shell 2501 Mystic Valley Parkway, Medford, MAWeek 10 of the Medford Farmers Market will feature live music by Cory Fong from 3 to 5 p.m. and Dalia Davis from 5 to 7 p.m. (Fong replaces the originally scheduled duo Vijaya Sundaram and Glenn Dickson, who had to reschedule.) He is a one-man band who uses a loop station and a guitar …
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Teen Graphic Novel Book Club: Buckhead, V1
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 will be "Buckhead, V1," by Shobo. This book is available for pickup in the Teen Room. Sign-up is required through the library's online calendar.
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. Future second Friday meeting dates are October 13 and November 10.