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July 2024
Chess in Medford Square
The Medford Chess Club invites you to its weekly meet-up in Medford Square, taking place in the second-floor gallery at the library. Please note the new time of 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., due to the library closing at 1 p.m. on Saturdays in July and August. The club has chess sets, chess clocks, and helpful members to teach you the rules if you're new to the game. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome, but those under…
Find out more »WMCC Grand Ol’ Barbeque Fundraiser
The West Medford Senior Club invites the community to its annual Grand Ol' Barbeque fundraiser for the West Medford Community Center. Menu choices (dine-in or pick up) are a BBQ Pork Ribs Dinner ($25) or a BBQ Chicken Dinner ($20). All proceeds benefit the West Medford Community Center, a CACHE member. To order tickets, please call Rachel Tanner at 781-483-3109.
Find out more »Connie Ong Pop-up at Colleen’s
Colleen's of Medford Square is hosting a pop-up with local artist and author Connie Ong. Stop in and shop her children's book,"Vivi's New Year," published earlier this year; adorable stickers and sticky notes based on animals, TV shows, or movies; stationery, and more.
Find out more »Summer Tennis and Writing Program
The Medford Recreation Department and All Court Enrichment (ACE) are offering a weeklong Summer Tennis and Writing Program for kids age 7 to 14 at Dugger Park. Students receive two hours of fitness/tennis training and 45 minutes of creative and fun writing activities. Cost for the five-day program is $250; scholarships are available. Enroll through the registration page on the ACE website. The program also will be offered at Dugger Park during the weeks of August 5-9 and August 12-16.…
Find out more »Middle/High School Chameleon: Lawn Games
Middle School Chameleon and High School Chameleon, the Medford Public Library’s drop-in groups for LGBTQIAP+ youth and allies in grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12, respectively, are meeting jointly today to enjoy some lawn games on the patio, weather permitting. Come chat, connect, do fun projects, and play games in a safe, open, and welcoming space. No one is required to disclose any aspect of their identity in order to be part of the groups.
Find out more »Makerspace Drop-in for Adults
The Charlotte & William Bloomberg Medford Public Library hosts an evening drop-in time in the Makerspace specifically for adults. No badging, training or registration required – just stop by. Tools and supplies are provided.
Find out more »August 2024
Library Adult Trivia Night on Zoom
The Medford Public Library is co-sponsoring an adult trivia night, the "‘How Did You Know That?" edition, via Zoom. Test your knowledge by answering 60 trivia questions (four rounds of 15) created by librarian and trivia host extraordinaire Kat Lewin. Recruit some teammates or play solo — the choice is yours! Be prepared to answer a hodgepodge of general knowledge trivia questions. There is a 50-team limit. Register through the library's online calendar.
Find out more »Mystic River Family Fun Day
All are invited to the first Mystic River Family Fun Day at the Condon Shell, featuring free food, live music, and outdoor fun. Celebrate the creation of inclusive and active open spaces around the Lower Mystic River Watershed. Presented by the Resilient Mystic Collaborative and Mystic River Watershed Association and sponsors Stoss Landscape Urbanism and the Consensus Building Institute.
Find out more »Summer Tennis and Writing Program
The Medford Recreation Department and All Court Enrichment (ACE) are offering a weeklong Summer Tennis and Writing Program for kids age 7 to 14 at Dugger Park. Students receive two hours of fitness/tennis training and 45 minutes of creative and fun writing activities. Cost for the five-day program is $250; scholarships are available. Enroll through the registration page on the ACE website. The program also will be offered at Dugger Park during the week August 12-16.
Find out more »Play Dough Club (Ages 2-5)
The Medford Public Library hosts its monthly Play Dough Club for ages 2 to 5. Why play dough? Playing with play dough helps young kids develop their hand-eye coordination, creativity, and fine-motor and literacy skills. And sharing tools and colors of dough helps littles with their social skills, too. The library will provide the dough and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Registration is not required. All ages are welcome to join, but this program is best…
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