Book/Poetry Readings
Climate Change Book Club: Wasteland
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAPlanet and Pages, the Medford Public Library's Climate Change Book Club, meets to discuss "Wasteland" by journalist Oliver Franklin-Wallis. The author leads readers on a shocking journey inside the waste …
Artist Talk: Hannah Altman – We Will Return to You
Palm Press Bookstore 19 High St., Medford, MA, United StatesPalm Press Bookstore in Medford Square presents a talk with Saint Lucy Books artist Hannah Altman. In a conversation with Saint Lucy's Mark Alice Durant, Altman will discuss everything from …
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Musical Storytime with Annie Palmquist
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMoon and Back Bookstore presents a musical storytime with local music teacher Annie Palmquist of Palmquist Studio of Music. Miss Annie will select a book or two that are also …
Grades 2-3 Book Club: The Cardboard Kingdom
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 "The Cardboard Kingdom" by Chad Sell. Register through the library's online calendar, then visit the library to …
Author Storytime: Rachel C. Katz – Rise Up!
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMoon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Rachel C. Katz, sharing her new book "Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History." A bold, energetic nonfiction picture book, "Rise Up!" introduces young readers to more than two dozen moments of protest, resistance, and revolution in American history through rhythmic, lyrical text and vibrant …
Original Poetry and Song Open Mic at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford 162 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, United StatesArts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Original Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram, with guest poet Max Heinegg. Max is the author of "Good Harbor" (2022), which won the inaugural Paul Nemser Prize, "Going There" (2023), and the chapbook "Keepers of the House" (2025), all on Lily Poetry …
Grades 4-5 Book Club: As Brave as You
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's book club for fourth- and fifth-graders meets to discuss "As Brave as You" by Jason Reynolds. The book will be available for pickup at the Children’s …
Poetry Club with Vijaya Sundaram
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library presents its monthly Poetry Club meeting led by Vijaya Sundaram, the city's poet laureate. The group reads and discusses the work of great poets, while crafting …
Author Storytime: Lorena Prioa – How to Make a Sandwich
Moon and Back Bookstore 458 High St, Medford, MA, United StatesMoon and Back Bookstore presents a storytime with local author Lorena Prioa as she shares her book "How to Make a Sandwich." The book is the first in a series about a creative little girl, Rae, and her dog Phoebe. Rae knows making a sandwich is fun and easy. The bread is like the parents, …
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Monday Morning Mysteries: The Mystery Guest
Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library 111 High Street, Medford, MAThe Medford Public Library's Monday Morning Mysteries group meets to discuss "The Mystery Guest" by Nita Prose. 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 today's meeting through the library's online calendar. The title for next month's meeting, …