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World Poetry Salon
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 …
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Storytime with Local Author Cynthia Platt
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMeet local author Cynthia Platt for a special afternoon storytime featuring her newest picture book, Bunny in Disguise. Families will enjoy a lively reading, meet the author, and celebrate this …
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Babbling with Books: Storytime with Talk Time Boston
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Moon and Back Bookstore for Babbling with Books, a free, hands-on storytime experience led by pediatric speech and language specialists from Talk Time Boston. Designed to support early language development in a playful and engaging way, this interactive program blends stories, movement, and communication strategies that families can take home and use every day. …
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New York’s Secret Subway with Matthew Algeo (Zoom Program)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesWe are so excited to welcome author Matthew Algeo to our virtual stage! He will be discussing his latest book, "New York’s Secret Subway: The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit" - a book that will captivate readers and provide historical context for today’s clashes between public interests and powerful business …
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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 High Street to discuss the monthly selection and enjoy a scoop of ice cream! March's selection is Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. The library strives …
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Where The Light Came In: Judith Black Book Signing and Q&A
Palm Press Bookstore 19 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesThe most consequential moments are rarely dramatic. What stays with us, what makes us feel truly seen, is often small, domestic, and endlessly repeated. Judith Black’s photographs, made at home in the early 1980s of her four young children and their stepfather, remind us of this simple truth. In 1980, after a divorce, Judith moved …
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Original Poetry Open Mic with Guest Poet Richard Cambridge
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesOriginal Poetry Open MicHosted by Vijaya Sundaram, Medford Poet Laureate Emeritus (2023–2025)Featured Poet: Richard Cambridge Suggested Donation: $5-$10 Poets, dreamers, and writers - we want to see you, hear you, and welcome you! Bring an original poem or story to read. We’ll provide a microphone and podium. Guest Poet: Richard Cambridge's work has appeared in the …
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Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Vijaya Sundaram, Medford's 2023-2025 Poet Laureate, and take the mic and shine a light on the issues that matter most to you, with passion, lyricism, and force. We’ll meet to read and discuss the work of great poets, while crafting and performing our own work. The library strives to be open and accessible for …
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Springward Poetry Festival Opening Reception
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesJoin us for the Springward Poetry Festival, a weekend of poetry-focused interactive programming for all ages. We aim to foster an environment where poets, appreciators of poetry, and those curious about the art form can celebrate National Poetry Month, learn about poetry, and connect with each other. Start with our ongoing monthly World Poetry Salon (free), …
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Bestselling Author Emily Franklin In Conversation With Marjan Kamali (Zoom Program)
Medford Public Library 111 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesBestselling author Emily Franklin will discuss her new historical fiction novel, Love & Other Monsters, in conversation with bestselling author Marjan Kamali. Click here to register for this program! About The Book: Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet meets Jane Austen in this historical fiction based on the life of daring eighteen-year-old Claire Clairmont who in 1816 changed …
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